Tag: finals
Koch says Port Adelaide Power board still behind coach despite AFL finals exit
Port Adelaide Football Club chairman David Koch has said his faith in coach Ken Hinkley was not shaken by an inglorious straight-sets finals exit. Key…
The leaders or the challengers? How two massive AFL preliminary finals will be decided
Footy isn’t always about the wins and losses from week to week. It’s sometimes about the journey, and what you can learn along the way….
AFLW finals fixturing draws criticism as smaller grounds and Matildas clash await
This Saturday’s AFLW semi-final between Richmond and North Melbourne should be moved to a bigger venue, according to Kangaroos captain Emma Kearney, adding to criticism…
Like footy grand finals, Melbourne Cup will likely see domestic violence soar. And it’s not just about booze
Not everyone looks forward to the Melbourne Cup. Domestic violence and emergency services ready themselves for a potential increase in calls, call-outs and admissions. But…
Cats edge towards historic AFLW finals appearance with win over Bombers
Geelong is marching towards its first AFLW finals appearance after all but extinguishing Essendon’s faint top-eight hopes with a 15-point win over the Bombers in…
Crows survive AFLW scare against Dockers as Suns boost finals chances
The Adelaide Crows have overcome a huge scare to notch an 18-point AFLW win over injury-hit Fremantle. Key points: The Suns triumphed 7.7 (49) to…
Suns beat Swans as AFLW finals race heats up
Gold Coast has stayed in the race for the AFLW finals following a commanding 34-point victory over the winless Swans in wet conditions at Sydney’s…
Blues crush Saints to stay in AFLW finals race
Carlton has kept its AFLW finals hopes alive with a 27-point win over a lacklustre St Kilda at Moorabbin. Key points: The Blues are 10th…
Longmuir’s Dockers search for fast start against Magpies as spearhead pleads his AFL finals case
Fremantle is conscious of the danger of another poor start as it prepares for Saturday night’s sudden-death AFL semi-final against Collingwood at the MCG. Key…
Making sense of an extraordinary finals feast
The most thrilling weekend of finals in a generation delighted footy fans and further ignited a premiership race to savour. Welcome to the AFL Round-Up,…