AFL 2026, Preliminary Final Talking Points
Two of the all-time prelims have sparked plenty of fallout – from the remarkable umpiring, to the revenge…
AFL to hit bottle throwers with years-long stadium ban after preliminary final furore
The AFL wants to ban any fans who threw bottles at the preliminary final umpires at the MCG…
AFL grand final 2026: Why Brisbane Lions star Lachie Neale should be allowed to play in grand final despite striking charge
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AFL Grand Final News 2026: Lachie Neale facing one-game suspension for punching Jack Ginnivan, Brisbane Lions appeal
Brisbane have confirmed they will appeal Lachie Neale’s one-game suspension from the MRO, to prevent the star from…
Lachie Neale will fight gut-punch suspension at AFL tribunal in bid to play in grand final
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AFL condemns fans who threw bottles at umpires at MCG after Hawthorn v Brisbane preliminary final
Updated The umpires had to take evasive action to avoid projectiles from the stands after Saturday night’s preliminary…
AFL 2026: Brisbane Lions recruit Oscar Allen advances to his first grand final after come-from-behind win over Hawthorn
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AFL Finals News 2026: Umpire Hayden Meyer who made tough prelim call a grand final lock; Hawthorn fans pelt umpires with bottles
The AFL umpire lauded for making the “bravest” decision in the league’s history is all-but a lock to…
‘White-hot fury’: Mitchell’s rage over forgotten ump call as big rule change revealed
An angry Sam Mitchell reacted with “white-hot fury” to a series of crucial umpire decisions in the dying…
Where does the Hawthorn Hawks-Brisbane Lions epic rank? The 10 best games since 2000
Opinion Fresh from one of the greatest preliminary finals in recent memory, we’ve cast our eye back through…
AFL Finals 2026: Hawthorn Hawks player ratings from First Preliminary Final vs Brisbane Lions, analysis, stats, best and worst players
The Hawks have suffered preliminary final heartbreak for the second year straight, and in the most dramatic way…
AFL Grand Final 2026 Ultimate Guide: Start time, entertainment, tickets, teams & preview
The AFL premiership cup is heading outside Victoria again after Brisbane Lions and Fremantle won their way through…