Ultimate guide: How every AFLW final will be won
In a bumper preview of the first week of AFLW finals, we analyse the match-ups, game breakers and name the likely winners. See our break down on every match.
Brisbane
Gabba is Lions’ choice for AFLW decider
Cricket, a music festival and newly laid turf are making it tough for the Brisbane Lions to find a venue to host the AFLW grand final should they earn that right.
From Brisbane to Nepal: Lion’s grand ambition
Hugh McCluggage has big goals in the AFL but has set his sights further afield as he tries to make a difference in Nepal this off-season.
Fagan drama not dulling Lions’ flag pursuit
Brisbane star Hugh McCluggage is optimistic the AFL’s investigation into serious historical allegations at Hawthorn, which includes Chris Fagan, won’t derail the Lions’ flag bid.
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Will Port launch Operation ‘Terrorise’ Lachie again?
He’s the league’s in-form midfielder and has blitzed Port Adelaide in the past, despite the Power roughing him up during their last encounter. So just how will Ken Hinkley’s men stop Lachie Neale on Saturday night?
Fagan: I won’t risk playing Zorko
Brisbane Lions captain Dayne Zorko marched in to coach Chris Fagan’s office on Friday and said he was over his calf injury. But the skipper won’t be risked against Port Adelaide.
Footy before family for Rich
Lions stalwart Daniel Rich has made the tough decision to leave his growing family behind to be part of an interstate AFL hub wit his Brisbane teammates.
Lions happy to go into interstate hub
Brisbane Lions star Lachie Neale is ready to spend weeks away from home in an interstate hub to ensure the AFL season is completed.
The Tackle: Who said the Bont was overrated?
There’s talent and then there’s substance and Bulldogs skipper Marcus Bontempelli has displayed both in the past two weeks — answering claims he was overrated after struggling in rounds 1 and 2.
Is bargain Saint this year’s best recruit?
No one batted an eyelid when St Kilda landed Dan Butler as the steak knives to an impressive trade haul. Yet four rounds into the season, the former Tiger is one of the top-ranked forwards in the AFL and might be the recruit of the year.
NRL, AFL scramble amid QLD’s new hard-line quarantine rule
The NRL and AFL are scrambling after Queensland introduced new hard-line quarantine restrictions which will force teams who play against Melbourne-based teams into mandatory 14-days quarantine amid the escalating COVID-19 outbreak.
Wasteful Neale’s cheeky reply to angry punters
Superstar Lachie Neale had yet another blinder against Adelaide. But he had an absolute nightmare in front of goal, scoring an inaccurate 0.6. And he had a message for those hurling abuse at him on Twitter.
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