AFL nightmare about to get worse
The Brisbane Lions were outclassed in the first week of the AFL finals series but the bad news didn’t end there for Chris Fagan’s men.
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Dees had a choice: real change or mediocrity
Twelve months ago a disastrous trip to Cairns saw the the Demons’ finals hopes go up in flames. It was catalyst for the Demons to turn self doubt into self belief. How they did it.
Star’s unprovoked, scathing bake of coach
A Demons star has given a damning character reference for former coach Ross Lyon in a clear warning for rivals Carlton.
57-year first is in AFL side’s reach
In the second qualifying final of this year’s AFL finals series, the Melbourne Demons held off the Brisbane Lions at Adelaide Oval.
Dons’ still in the dark about Hind availability
The Bombers are no clearer about Nick Hind’s finals future after his supermarket stop over locked him out Essendon’s flight to Launceston.
Demons make a play for Adelaide hearts
The AFL minor premier says there are hundreds of reasons for Adelaideans to forget an age old rivalry – if just for one day – when they clash with Brisbane at the Oval.
All-Australian snub costs Stringer $50k
It has been dubbed one of the greatest blunders by All-Australian selectors in years and Jake Stringer’s snub came with a huge cost for the star Bomber.
Power fans snap up tickets but still time to see Lions v Dees
Port Adelaide fans did not wait long after Oval crowd numbers were boosted for tonight’s match – but tickets are still available for Saturday’s Brisbane v Melbourne clash.
Lions won’t be failures in Fagan’s eyes
The Brisbane Lions have made the top four for the third successive season in their quest for their first premiership since 2003.
Best and worst umpires for your team revealed
Which umpires will your team want blowing the whistle in September? Exclusive figures reveal the best and worst umpires for every flag contender.
Unlikely icons spurring on Dees
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has revealed the two sporting icons motivating his side ahead of the finals, and they’re not who you’d expect.
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