NewsBite

Match report

Advertisement
Veteran nous: Jack Gunston played an important role in the Hawks’ win over the Giants on Saturday night.

In the game of the season so far, Hawks showed they are the team to beat in 2025

In what shaped as the game of the season to date, it was the Hawks who prevailed in a tactical masterpiece against the Giants in Launceston on Saturday night.

  • Jon Pierik

Latest

Harley Reid gave the Brisbane crowd the finger.

How Roos torched Dees in 11 minutes; Reid set for scrutiny after flipping the bird; Swans sink Dockers in thriller

North Melbourne blew a great opportunity in round one but they did not make the same mistake a week later. Meanwhile, Harley Reid could face AFL scrutiny for a gesture towards the crowd, and Patrick Dangerfield is free to play in round three.

  • Marc McGowan, Peter Ryan and AAP
Tough battle: St Kilda’s Darcy Wilson offloads a handball while tackled by Zach Guthrie.

Kick along: Why Saints can set lofty goals after edging Cats

Geelong have led the league in scoring for the past two seasons, while St Kilda’s issues in attack are well documented. However, on Saturday night, it was the Saints who reignited their finals aspirations.

  • Jon Pierik
Back in the groove: Melbourne star Christian Petracca was in excellent touch against Fremantle on Sunday.

‘Pretty special’: Petracca makes Dee-lightful return, but star forward hurt

Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver returned to the field for the Demons in a pre-season clash against Fremantle on Sunday, but it was a back injury to a teammate of significant importance that became the worry.

  • Jon Pierik
Liam Ryan of the All Stars after winning the 2025 Toyota AFL Indigenous All Stars Match between the All Stars and Fremantle Dockers at Optus Stadium.

Record crowd on hand as Indigenous All Stars crush Freo

The Indigenous All Stars made a real statement in Perth in what was the first such clash since 2015.

  • Justin Chadwick
Geelong champion Jimmy Bartel has called out forward Tyson Stengle's performance in the Cats' preliminary-final loss to the Lions
Video icon1:38

Jimmy Bartel calls out Stengle's 'selfish' play in preliminary final

Geelong champion Jimmy Bartel has called out forward Tyson Stengle's performance in the Cats' preliminary-final loss to the Lions

Advertisement
Toby Greene’s face says it all at full-time.

Giants’ hearts broken for second week in a row after Brisbane fightback

It was the same city and the same heartbreak for the GWS Giants as they crashed out of the premiership race.

  • Jonathan Drennan
James Rowbottom of the Swans celebrates kicking a goal.

Heeney, Papley and McInerney hope to be fit for finals after Swans win

The Swans set a new home and away season crowd record at the SCG as they easily accounted for the Adelaide Crows to further cement top spot.

  • Malcolm Conn
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 23: Alex Neal-Bullen of the Demons is tackled by Nick Daicos of the Magpies during the 2024 AFL Round 24 match between the Melbourne Demons and the Collingwood Magpies at The Melbourne Cricket Ground on August 23, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘They’ll be back’: Goodwin backs Petracca and Oliver after Magpie mauling

Reigning premier Collingwood provides a glimmer of hope after a disappointing year, while Simon Goodwin has his say on the futures of Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver.

  • Danny Russell
Will Day has been subbed out with an injury.

Lucky Day: Worst fears allayed after Hawks star taken to hospital

The Hawks look set to soar into September after a 63-point win over Richmond at the MCG, and they’ve been dealt a lucky break after what looked like a serious collarbone injury to Will Day.

  • Marnie Vinall

Original URL: https://www.watoday.com.au/topic/afl-match-report-jfw