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AFL mergers almost ended Demons and Dogs

In another dimension, next week's AFL grand final might be a contest between the Melbourne Hawks and Fitzroy Bulldogs.

Port express interest in Jordan Dawson after finals gloom

Port Adelaide have extreme interest in securing Sydney's Jordan Dawson as they sift through the wreckage of their AFL preliminary final loss.

Demons’ Jones returns in time for births

Melbourne Demons veteran Nathan Jones just made it back from Perth in time for the birth of his twins.

Garry Lyon or Chris Grant to present AFL premiership

Melbourne legend Garry Lyon will hand over the AFL premiership cup to skipper Max Gawn if the Demons break their 57-year flag drought.

Neitz says Demons better flag chance than 2000

David Neitz believes the current Melbourne side is far better placed to snap the AFL club's long-standing premiership drought than in 2000.

NRL put Storm against AFL grand final

The NRL have set themselves the near-impossible task of fighting with the AFL grand final for viewers and ratings in Melbourne, with the Storm to play on the same night.

Dogs thrash Port to reach AFL grand final

The Western Bulldogs have demolished Port Adelaide by 71 points to advance to the AFL grand final against Melbourne.

Long wait over for Demons with AFL final win

As Melbourne shrugged off a nervous start to seize control of their AFL preliminary final against Geelong, you could almost hear the collective exhale from the Demons faithful.

Ken Hinkley to AFL critics: I told you so

When critics were taking pot shots at Port Adelaide, coach Ken Hinkley told them to hold their fire.

Giant star Hopper re-signs with the GWS

GWS gun midfielder Jacob Hopper has capped off a stand-out AFL season by signing a two-year contract extension with the Giants.

Lachie Neale to stay with Brisbane Lions

Lachie Neale has committed to staying with the Brisbane Lions, putting to rest talk he could ask for an AFL trade back to Fremantle.

Luke Parker a Swan for life after signing four-year extension

In-demand Sydney Swans star Luke Parker has resisted the lure of free agency, signing a four-year contract extension with his AFL club.

AFL confirms twilight slot for Perth grand final

The AFL season will culminate in a grand final under lights after the league locked in an evening start time for this year's decider in Perth.

AFL set to opt against Grand Final parade

The AFL is reportedly set to forgo its traditional grand final parade for a second consecutive year.

Lions star Lachie Neale considering trade back to Freo

Lachie Neale is yet to officially request move away from Brisbane but his potential blockbuster return to Fremantle looms over the upcoming AFL trade period.

AFL finals week two snapshot

A snapshot of week two of the AFL finals that saw the Bulldogs prevail in a thriller over the Lions and Geelong beating GWS.

Toby Greene apologises to GWS teammates

GWS coach Leon Cameron has revealed that Toby Greene made an emotional apology to the player group in the lead-up to Friday night's semi-final loss to Geelong.

Tom Hawkins boots five as Cats end Giants season

Tom Hawkins has booted five goals to inspire Geelong to a 35-point AFL win over GWS and set up a blockbuster preliminary final against Melbourne.

Geelong Cats vs GWS Giants semi-final preview

Match day guide and preview for the AFL semi-final between the GWS Giants and Geelong Cats at Optus Stadium in Perth.

Ross Lyon out of race to become Carlton coach

Ross Lyon has pulled out of the running to become Carlton's new AFL coach.

Perryman expecting banter with ex-Giant Cameron

GWS young gun Harry Perryman expects some baiting in Friday night's AFL semi-final, when he tackles former teammate Jeremy Cameron.

Greene ban won’t stop GWS belief: Coniglio

GWS will draw on resilience exhibited throughout a 10-week stretch away from home as they plot another high-stakes AFL boilover.

Cats still wary of Greene-less Giants

Zach Tuohy says the Cats won't be lulled into a false sense of security by an AFL rival missing its biggest star when they take on GWS.

AFL considers appealing Toby Greene’s three-match ban

AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan finds it "hard to reconcile" Toby Greene's three-match suspension for intentional contact with an umpire.

Perth officially named to host 2021 AFL grand final

Perth's Optus Stadium will hold the AFL grand final for the first time after an MCG decider was officially ruled out.

Early tribunal hearing for GWS star Greene

GWS star Toby Greene will learn his finals fate for making contact with an umpire during a rare morning AFL tribunal hearing.

GWS mull options to cover injuries, Greene

GWS have several selection quandaries to resolve for Friday night's AFL semi-final, regardless of how Toby Greene fares at the tribunal.

Hogan, fellow GWS finals debutants excel in one-point win

They came to see Lance Franklin kick eight goals but a ragtag bunch of GWS players in their first AFL final stole the show in Launceston.

GWS not content with finals berth: Cameron

GWS' work is far from done despite making the AFL finals following a rocky 0-3 start to the season, Giants coach Leon Cameron says.

‘Genius’ Stevie J crosses AFL Sydney derby divide

Steve Johnson is the only man to have set foot in GWS and Sydney's coaches boxes as they prepare for a finals battle on Saturday.