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Sydney and GWS lambast AFL for minimising Sydney derby

The AFL Sydney derby on Friday night will clash with Geelong's huge game against the Western Bulldogs, and the Swans and GWS aren't impressed.

Giants expect ‘worst-case scenario’ for Canberra star

GWS star Tom Green's season is likely over, with the midfield bull in "shock" after suffering a serious knee injury.

‘Let my family down’: Lachie Neale steps down as Lions captain

Dual Brisbane premiership star Lachie Neale's AFL future beyond 2026 remains unclear amid a public marriage breakdown leading to him quitting as Lions captain.

Matter of pride as Lion kings roar to another AFL flag

Charlie Cameron and Will Ashcroft starred as the Brisbane Lions finished full of running in the grand final against Geelong to claim a second successive flag.

I’ve had a good crack: Ward retires with no regrets

Beloved GWS champion Callan Ward knows he won't be part of the maiden Giants premiership team, but he ends his storied AFL career with no regrets.

Giants want young gun to stay amid Victorian interest

As speculation surrounding GWS defender Leek Aleer's playing future ramps up, coach Adam Kingsley has made it clear he wants the young gun to stay.

EXCLUSIVE: Canberran excited about hometown GWS return

When Emily Pease isn’t on the field with the GWS Giants in the AFLW, she cares for animals at the zoo.

15 years ago, I urged the AFL to launch a mental health round. Now it’s time for action

The death of former AFL footballer Adam Selwood, less than four months after the death by suicide of his twin Troy, is an unfathomable tragedy for the Selwood family.

Big weekend of sport to commemorate Anzac Day in Canberra

The Anzac Day long weekend in Canberra will be filled with sports clashes across the AFL, NRL and Super Rugby.

AFL to review heated Kingsley-McRae exchange

The AFL will review a verbal exchange between former colleagues Adam Kingsley and Craig McRae on the boundary line during the Giants' win over Collingwood.

Giants young gun rejects rival’s huge $17m offer to recommit

AFL young gun Finn Callaghan will remain with GWS until at least the end of the 2029 season after resisting offers to return to Victoria.

AFL primed for 23 Thursday night matches for 2025

Thursday night AFL matches will be played more than ever before in 2025, featuring in 23 of 25 rounds in the home-and-away season.

List of what GWS players did at their Wacky Wednesday

A look at why a number of GWS players were suspended or fined for their controversial end-of-season function.

GWS players investigated over distressing allegations

The AFL could hand down suspensions and fines after allegations of inappropriate behaviour were levelled against a number of GWS players.

Giants facing AFL sanction over post-season function

GWS players face potential AFL sanctions after an anonymous tip-off about an end-of-season function, with the league saying their probe is in its final stages.

Racism saga: Hawks allege player dropped due to drugs

Hawthorn's defence to allegations of racism from three former AFL players includes a claim one player was dropped from a final because of recent drug use.

Jubilant AFL fans pack the streets for grand final parade

Thousands of AFL fans have swarmed Melbourne's streets to watch their favourite Sydney Swans and Brisbane Lions players at the grand final parade.

Swans skipper Callum Mills ruled out of AFL Grand Final

Sydney have ruled captain Callum Mills out of the AFL grand final after choosing not to risk him off the back of a hamstring injury.

McDonald to play in AFL Grand Final, Swans wait on Mills

Sydney coach John Longmire is expecting injured key forward Logan McDonald to play in the AFL grand final but remains non-committal about captain Callum Mills.

Fearless Giants ready for Lions in AFL semi-final

GWS swingman Lachlan Keeffe says fear won't be a factor when his side fight to keep their premiership aspirations alive in an AFL semi-final against Brisbane.

How GWS became Aussie sport’s social media trendsetters

GWS is on a mission to be the most talked-about club in Australia. The man behind the memes explains how the AFL's youngest side took social media by storm.

Records fall as Giants storm to AFLW win over Bulldogs at Manuka

Alyce Parker and Zarlie Goldsworthy put on a dominant display to help fire GWS to a monster 63-point AFLW victory over a new-look Western Bulldogs.

Brent Daniels signs six-year extension in giant show of faith

GWS forward Brent Daniels has enjoyed a career-best season in 2024, and he has pledged his long-term future to the Giants.

‘Bigger fish to fry’: Hogan looks past Coleman Medal

Jesse Hogan kicked 69 goals across 23 games to win the Coleman Medal, but the GWS star wants a premiership.

Richmond AFL legend Dustin Martin retires

Richmond superstar Dustin Martin has retired effective immediately, ending a career that included three premierships, three Norm Smith Medals and a Brownlow.

GWS star Tom Green reprimanded by AFL after saying tribunal is ‘ruining the game’

The AFL has reprimanded GWS star Tom Green for blasting the match review and Tribunal process as a "disgrace" and for "ruining the game" on a club podcast.

‘Really keen to stay’: Adam Kingsley signs new Giants deal

GWS coach Adam Kingsley will stay with the Giants until at least the end of 2028 after transforming the side from AFL strugglers to premiership contenders.

AFL grand final crowd to hear Katy Perry roar

Pop star Katy Perry will perform to a packed crowd at the MCG when she headlines pre-game entertainment at the AFL grand final.

Adam Simpson axed as West Coast Eagles coach

West Coast will part ways with coach Adam Simpson following a horror run of results over the past few AFL seasons.

‘Generational’ Sam Taylor signs bumper contract with GWS

GWS are celebrating after signing "generational" defender Sam Taylor on a seven-year deal that keeps him at the club until the end of 2032.
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