I’m no Papley: Swans new weapon’s midfield vow
One of Sydney’s first-round picks has revealed his desire to break out of the forward mould and emulate Brownlow medallist Lachie Neale in a clear sign of his ambition to succeed as a Swan.
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Confronting pics of unrecognisable AFL star
GWS Giants star Stephen Coniglio has revealed the brutal extent of his AFL injuries after undergoing posteason surgery.
Jarryd Hayne’s camp hits out at AFL scandal
Jarryd Hayne’s high profile lawyer has hit out after the former NRL star was dragged into the ugly GWS Giants post-season scandal.
GWS women’s team ‘hurt and angered’
The women’s team has released a statement blasting the actions of the men’s side during its disgraced “Wacky Wednesday” party.
AFL players’ sick dress-up outfits revealed
“Acts on a sex doll” and “characterising slavery” were among the distressing acts played out by GWS players at their team function.
Players revealed as Hayne detail emerges
GWS players have been named and now details of the “offensive” dress-up skits involving high-profile figures are also coming to light.
Partner’s priceless reply as AFL star proposes
The partner of GWS Giants captain Toby Greene was in shock before giving the footballer a response to his elaborate proposal.
Perryman the Pie: Right man, right time for reshuffling midfield
Harry Perryman might not be a household name to Magpie fans, but the utility has landed at the right time for Collingwood, forming an important piece in a reshuffling at the Pies.
Zorko: Reason Lions can lift again
The Lions are adamant they still have plenty left in them after their emotional weekend win over the GWS Giants.
‘Disgrace’: Australia reacts to blunt Welcome
An unexpected comment in an unusual Welcome to Country before the GWS Giants’ finals defeat has divided Australia.
Unforgivable act will ‘haunt’ Giants star
The Giants are waking up from a nightmare and one star will hurt more than any of them after an extraordinary blunder.
‘Not for white people’: Blunt AFL Welcome
There has been a highly unusual Welcome to Country prior to the Brisbane Lions’ stunning comeback victory over GWS.
Giants ‘won’t recover’ after stunning defeat
The Brisbane Lions have come from the clouds to crush the GWS Giants’ dreams and keep their AFL premiership hopes alive.
Lions ready for giant response from Greene
The Lions are expecting a response from Giants star Toby Greene after he was asked by his coach to lift in Saturday night’s sudden-death finals affair.
‘Good lesson’: Lions vow to ‘take game on’
The Lions feel they “don’t have a lot to lose” on Saturday night against the Giants in Sydney.
Giants whacked after footy boss’ Papley bump
Giants footy boss Jason McCartney has learned his fate from the AFL after his collision with Swan Tom Papley at the SCG.
‘Unacceptable’: GWS punished for player clash
The AFL has slapped GWS with a hefty penalty for an incident involving a Giants staff member and a Sydney star on Saturday.
‘Selfless’ Lion desperate to prove his fitness
The “selfless”’ nature of a Lions defender battling injury ahead of a do-or-die finals affair is much appreciated by his teammates.
‘Saved his life’: Star’s act blows world away
The mum of Swans gun Isaac Heeney has sent a message to a rival star with his classy act of quick-thinking getting attention overseas.
‘Robbed’: Farcical AFL rule torn to shreds
Swans superstar Isaac Heeney has sent the footy world into meltdown after taking one of the great marks to put the AFL to shame.
Swans stun Giants in all-time AFL classic
The Sydney Swans have roared home to steal an extraordinary victory over fierce rivals GWS and storm into a preliminary final.
‘Should be suspended’: GWS boss in strife
Renowned agitator Tom Papley and the GWS footy manager clashed at the SCG in an unusual moment the AFL will review.
Ultimate finals guide: The key factors that will decide every final
Who’s racing the clock, who needs to lift and what weaknesses could be exposed in week one of AFL finals? ED BOURKE runs the rule over each match in our ultimate finals guide.
Coleman winner’s extra special achievement
After being crowned Coleman medallist for the first time, there was something much simpler Jesse Hogan was super proud of.
‘We had to’: GWS’ swipe at Collingwood
Prior to the Giants’ defeat against the Western Bulldogs in a huge clash in Ballarat, another AFL club was firmly on GWS’ mind.
‘Can’t pay that’: Umpiring drama baffles greats
Toby Greene is the latest player to bear the brunt of some umpiring controversy after being penalised for holding the ball in a tense clash against Fremantle.
‘Killed us’: Brain fade leaves season in ruins
Fremantle’s finals hopes are no longer in their own hands with the side ruing a late brain snap that cost the Dockers any chance of victory.
Giants regain stars for crunch match
A former GWS captain hopes to snap a frustrating run of shoulder injuries in a clash that will heavily shape the AFL ladder.
How Lions can turn around embarrassing loss
The Brisbane Lions will need to be switched on in one area against the GWS Giants if they are to extend their winning run to 10 matches.
Where Giants have turned to for inspiration
After losing a key man for an epic clash in Brisbane, tales of Olympic glory are pushing the GWS Giants to do something special.
Loss Lions still can’t stop thinking about
As good as the Brisbane Lions have been on their nine-game winning streak, the pain of a poor display more than three months ago still lingers.
AFL’s hottest team not who’d you expect
The Lions might be in outstanding form, but a Brisbane stalwart believes another team is currently the AFL’s “benchmark”.
Giants’ historic comeback shakes up AFL
The GWS Giants have announced their premiership credentials, pulling off their biggest ever fourth quarter comeback against Hawthorn.
GWS forward to miss ‘make or break’ month
GWS will scramble to fill an important role for the final month of the home-and-away season after a tall was ruled out through injury.
‘Won’t be happy’: Giants move on from howler
It brought them a step closer to the finals, but the Giants weren’t thrilled with all aspects of their win on Saturday night.
GWS star deals with ‘unknown’ of freak injury
One of the AFL’s best defenders is ready to put a horror ordeal behind him when he returns to play on Saturday night.
‘Profound impact’: Giants’ big coach call
GWS has made an emphatic statement with a decision on reigning coach of the year Adam Kingsley.
AFL star penalised for podcast comments
The AFL has handed down a punishment to a superstar midfielder for comments he made on a now-deleted podcast.
Bombshell backflips blow AFL world away
The AFL Appeals Board has made a huge call on Brisbane Lions star forward Charlie Cameron after his tackle sparked a week of controversy.
AFL star forced to choose team or girlfriend
A GWS Giants player faces a brutal call over a golden opportunity to watch his girlfriend compete for Australia at the Olympics.
Swans boss tiring of GWS Giants’ antics
The Giants have an ability to get under their AFL rivals’ skin and it appears the Swans have just about had enough of it.
Savage Greene video ‘wins the internet’
GWS has rubbed a little extra salt into Isaac Heeney’s wound after the shattered Swan released a video following his suspension.
‘Nasty’ injury sidelines star ‘indefinitely’
The GWS Giants have copped a massive blow after All-Australian defender Sam Taylor was sidelined after suffering a horror injury.
‘Knows what he’s doing’: AFL furore erupts
Hawthorn are suddenly within reach of finals but an absolute gift of a free kick in their latest win had commentators scratching their heads.
Toby Greene clobbered in ‘bizarre’ scenes
Usually Toby Greene’s the one doing the damage, but this time the GWS skipper copped a brutal blow that left him bloodied and mummified.
‘A hundred selfies’: GWS youngster’s epic fail
After a starring role in a huge win, Giant Leek Aleer spent time with fans, oblivious to the fact the whole team was waiting for him.
Model quietly dating AFL star for two years
An AFL star forward’s dating secret has been revealed with a pilates instructor confirming their blossoming romance.
‘Did he forget?’: GWS veteran’s brain snap
Callan Ward is a great of the GWS Giants, but the veteran midfielder produced an all-time clanger against his old side.
‘A little down’ but ominous signs for Greene
Taking on their old enemy the Western Bulldogs could be enough to spark a return to form from GWS skipper Toby Greene.
Hogan’s ‘special’ act after teammate’s death
Jesse Hogan, who played alongside Cam McCarthy with the Dockers, has made his own tribute after the forward’s shock death.
‘One f***ing job’: AFL coach blows up deluxe
GWS Giants coach Adam Kingsley was absolutely furious at his own team after a rare rules breach cost it a shot at victory against the Swans.
Giant in huge trouble over ‘nasty hit’
With the AFL cracking down on head-high shots, a young Giant is in all sorts of trouble after knocking a Swan out of Saturday’s game.
Lions star grateful for ‘hard-earned’ milestone
After seven frustrating years with Geelong, Linc McCarthy has turned his career around at the Brisbane Lions.
Why Lions upbeat after wet-weather lesson
Lions coach Chris Fagan is predicting a better performance from Brisbane in dry conditions against the Giants on Thursday night.
Zorko: Lions will ‘catch fire’
The Lions have lost four of their six matches this season, but Brisbane star Dayne Zorko is confident his team will bounce back.
‘Shift’: Giants gaining traction in west
GWS only has two men’s players from western Sydney, but a local star says he’s starting to see the Giants’ popularity grow.
One thing AFL ladder leaders want to avoid
The bookies have GWS pencilled in as AFL premiership favourites after an unbeaten start and the coach knows one thing that could hurt them.
‘Unnecessary’: Greene’s ugly act slammed
Toby Greene has an AFL rule named after him and the GWS star could find himself in strife after it appeared once more.
‘Most fun I’ve had’: Secret to star Giants’ blistering start
Now a genuine Coleman Medal fancy, Jesse Hogan is growing in confidence with his body and has found a surprise new mentor.
‘Horrific’ injury brings AFL to a standstill
Young Roos defender Josh Goater had no one around him when he suddenly crumpled to the turf in a freak moment against GWS.
New angle emerges in Pie’s pre-game drama
A new angle of Mason Cox’s pre-game incident has shed new light on the drama, with the Collingwood star also telling his side.
Fresh twist in US AFL star’s ‘bizarre’ act
The AFL has reportedly asked for an explanation from Mason Cox following a pre-game incident that’s been labelled “bizarre”.
‘Clown’: AFL star’s antics cause meltdown
A prickly act from Collingwood’s Mason Cox said it all as fans went into meltdown over the American star.
‘I’m so confused’: Fans roast Pies banner
The rivalry between the Giants and Collingwood is heating up, with both teams firing shots in a spiteful night in Sydney.
Confident Giants ready for slip and slide
Humid and slippery conditions ruled the AFL season opener in Sydney, and a rival coach expects it to repeat and disrupt Collingwood’s plans on Saturday.
Speedsters’ big summers thrill Giants
Teammates say there is better yet to come from a pair who were among the AFL’s most influential players at the end of last season.
New AFL rivalry explodes with one tweet
A rival AFL club has taken a cheeky dig at Collingwood in a savage post after the Magpies celebrated an upgrade to their club.
Bombshell AFL deal comes out of nowhere
A legendary coach is “infatuated” by one player who’s set to shape the AFL Draft as rivals consider bombshell ploys to swoop on him.
‘D-grade’: Pies villain brutally taken down
A new AFL rivalry could be brewing after the GWS Giants fired back at a Collingwood star’s attempt to belittle the expansion team.
GWS star slams ‘inherently biased’ AFL
Comments from the Giants Academy product have resurfaced and he did not hold back his feelings towards Victorian clubs.
Young star’s class act to shattered rival
As his teammates celebrated wildly, Collingwood young gun Nick Daicos made a beeline for a shattered rival in the middle of the MCG.
‘Didn’t warrant it’: Coach filthy at test saga
A medical decision which forced a crucial GWS player from the ground late in the preliminary final has been criticised by the coach.
Pies win all-time classic to break GWS hearts
Just as the Giants looked to have control, the Pies hit back and have hung on by the slimmest margin. Follow our live coverage.
Train chaos hours before AFL finals
There are major delays on Melbourne’s rail network as footy fans begin heading to the MCG.
Detail in viral GWS video causes a stir
A key detail in a viral GWS video has sent the football world into a frenzy ahead of a blockbuster preliminary final with Collingwood.
Detail that sparked star’s ‘horrific’ decline
Jesse Hogan had the world at his feet, lost it all, and now has a redemption arc for the ages – thanks to one line of commentary.
The ‘strong message’ driving GWS dream
A shoulder issue for a key big man doesn’t faze the GWS coach who says his players are ready to ride the finals wave all the way to the grand final.
‘Hard for him’: Questions over Magpies star’s return
Nick Daicos will play his first game in 48 days in a preliminary final on Friday and a GWS star says that’s a big leap to make.
‘So rude’: Star slammed over watergirl act
One of the Brownlow Medal favourites has been slammed for a petulant reaction, particularly after he ended up in the wrong.
‘Unlucky’ Giant to make way for returning star
Josh Kelly says the selection squeeze at GWS is the sign of a team at its strongest as another chance to spoil an opponent’s home final awaits.
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