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| Position | P | Pts | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fremantle | 23 | 76 | 137.2 | |
| 2 | Sydney Swans | 23 | 72 | 136.1 | |
| 3 | Brisbane Lions | 23 | 64 | 121.7 | |
| 4 | Hawthorn | 23 | 64 | 120.1 | |
| 5 | Geelong Cats | 23 | 60 | 122.3 | |
| 6 | Adelaide Crows | 23 | 60 | 117.3 | |
| 7 | Melbourne | 23 | 60 | 109.6 | |
| 8 | Western Bulldogs | 23 | 54 | 95.4 | |
| 9 | Collingwood | 23 | 52 | 102.4 | |
| 10 | Carlton | 23 | 50 | 101.5 | |
| 11 | St Kilda | 23 | 40 | 102.8 | |
| 12 | GWS GIANTS | 23 | 40 | 98.9 | |
| 13 | Gold Coast SUNS | 23 | 36 | 94.5 | |
| 14 | North Melbourne | 23 | 36 | 88.8 | |
| 15 | Port Adelaide | 23 | 28 | 88.1 | |
| 16 | West Coast Eagles | 23 | 16 | 69.2 | |
| 17 | Richmond | 23 | 12 | 62.5 | |
| 18 | Essendon | 23 | 8 | 64.6 | |
Sliding Doors is in full swing for 2026 ... and Damo's got plenty on his mind
Check out all the latest trade news from around the League
From remote South Australia to Geelong's finals campaign, Jay Polkinghorne's journey has been shaped by Melbourne forward Kade Chandler
Cal Twomey and Riley Beveridge are joined by highly touted draft prospect Arki Butler and provide the latest trade and draft news
The Dockers and Hawks clash in the first qualifying final of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
The Dockers and Hawks clash in the first qualifying final of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
Cal Twomey and Riley Beveridge are joined by highly touted draft prospect Arki Butler and provide the latest trade and draft news
Go behind Carlton's stirring comeback win over Melbourne with exclusive audio and vision from the MCG on the AFL's inaugural wildcard finals weekend
Three-time premiership captain Michael Voss joins Matthew Lloyd to preview a blockbuster weekend of elimination and qualifying finals
Nat Edwards, Sarah Black and Riley Beveridge are joined by Collingwood's Mattea Breed to preview round four
James Sicily produces a commanding performance, racking up 26 disposals and 10 marks to repeatedly repel Fremantle and lead his side into a prelim
Go behind the AFL’s first-ever wildcard final with exclusive audio and vision from the Western Bulldogs' thrilling win over Collingwood at the MCG
Kalinda Howarth shares inspiration she found from overcoming serious injuries, the Pies’ special celebration of Indigenous players, plus the one-team connection that is helping define the club's path forward
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Nat Edwards and Damian Barrett analyse North Melbourne's decision to sack Alastair Clarkson and what comes next for both him and the club
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Ben Cousins, Chris Judd, Dean Cox, John Worsfold and a host of West Coast champions relive the story of the 2006 premiership team in this docuseries on the Seven Network and 7plus from Tuesday, September 1
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Sliding Doors is in full swing for 2026 ... and Damo's got plenty on his mind
Check out all the latest trade news from around the League
Riley Beveridge takes a look at the Kangaroos' decision to sack Alastair Clarkson
Nathan Schmook looks at the pool of potential senior coaches that North Melbourne could consider in its search
Dockers coach Justin Longmuir tells Nathan Schmook about the off-season message that reignited his team's flag hopes
Who's struggling, who's a test, check out the players from your list who are a little sore
The Cranbourne faithful celebrated one of the club's favourite sons and he almost repaid them with a double milestone
Ahead of Hawthorn's first final, Nick Watson sits down with Cal Twomey to talk about life, football and what he said after taking one of the marks of the year
Riley Beveridge takes a look at the hot topic at your club this week
Geelong's forwards are going to cause headaches, a big Hawk is making her mark, plus more lessons from round three
All the headlines and major talking points from AFLW round three
Brisbane's depth will be tested amid an early-season stumble
The Bulldogs have won two of their first three games and it's a refreshing change for Jess Fitzgerald and her teammates
The push for more double-headers for the women's and men's games is building, but there is a logistical catch, writes Sarah Black
Gemma Bastiani and Sarah Black take a look at the AFLW round four matches. Mick Stinear wants bigger lists, the Swans have loaded up, and this weekend could indicate just how far Gold Coast has come.
Bonnie Toogood has joined the cast of the AFL's new animated series 'Wagtales' with a cameo in the latest episode
AFLW reporter Sarah Black analyses the numbers behind Essendon, West Coast and St Kilda's poor seasons
Collingwood's Mattea Breed elaborates on the challenges for Top End players
Emily Bates will play game No.100 when the Hawks host the Crows in the first official game at Dingley
Our footy experts have made the call on AFLW round four
The teams for round four's AFLW games are in
The Free Kick team takes a look back at round three and previews round four
Who are the players we should be thinking about ahead of round four of the 2026 AFLW Fantasy season?
Who are the players we should be thinking about ahead of round three of the 2026 AFLW Fantasy season?
Tyler took his Fantasy team 'Wagmantle' to the top of the table in a thrilling end to the season
The Free Kick team takes a look back at round two and previews round three
Calvin, Roy and Warnie look back at the 2026 Fantasy season
Who are the players we should be thinking about ahead of round two of the 2026 AFLW Fantasy season?
Calvin brings you everything you need to get Fantasy ready for round 24
Calvin, Roy and Warnie bring you the round 24 teams, latest Fantasy news, best captains and more
The Free Kick team takes a look back at round one and previews round two
Questions over Matthew Nicks' position as Adelaide coach are off the mark, says long-time Crows assistant Scott Burns
For Rhylee West there was more than one silver lining from being sent back to the VFL
The pain of a straight-sets exit in 2025 has taught Adelaide a lot about finals football, says Wayne Milera
Join Damian Barrett and Joey Pignataro for AFL Daily
Sam Mitchell is eyeing a much bigger prize after Hawthorn stunned Fremantle at Optus Stadium
The Dockers are maintaining belief in a deep finals run despite their loss to the Hawks
Lachie Ash has claimed his first Giants club champion award after a strong finish to the season
Harry Dean has taken the competition by storm and is playing a key role in the Blues' success under Josh Fraser
Dean Cox saus his side still has the drive to go deep into the finals despite having five key players suspended
Lions coach and Clarkson's long-time friend and colleague reacts to the former North Melbourne coach's sacking
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Click here for everything DamoReturn of the Pride tracks the incredible rise of the Brisbane Lions from the depths of despair in the mid-2010s as players left the club en masse, to the rapid rise in the 2020s to become a powerhouse of the competition culminating in back-to-back premierships.
Return of the Pride tracks the incredible rise of the Brisbane Lions from the depths of despair in the mid-2010s as players left the club en masse, to the rapid rise in the 2020s to become a powerhouse of the competition culminating in back-to-back premierships.
Extended highlights of the Dockers and Hawks clash in the first qualifying final of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
Watch Hawthorn’s press conference after their Qualifying Final match against Fremantle
Watch Fremantle’s press conference after their Qualifying Final match against Hawthorn
Hawthorn's Will Day speaks about his injury-interrupted past two seasons after the Hawks' win over Fremantle in the qualifying final
James Sicily produces a commanding performance, racking up 26 disposals and 10 marks to repeatedly repel Fremantle and lead his side into a prelim
The Dockers and Hawks clash in the first qualifying final of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
Short highlights of the Dockers and Hawks clash in the first qualifying final of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
A dejected Brandon Walker is forced out of the game in the third term after rolling his ankle
Andy Brayshaw storms through for a superb running goal to lift belief around the stadium
Jordan Clark launches over a Hawk to pull down a spectacular grab and give the Dockers a much-needed spark
Karl Worner's desperate tackle ignites Fremantle, but Dylan Moore quickly flips any momentum with a cracking goal
Nick Watson swoops on the loose footy and improvises brilliantly off the deck to produce a stunning goal
Luke Jackson drifts forward for a strong mark before finishing truly to spark the home crowd
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Vote now on your favourite marks from Round 3 in the NAB AFLW Premiership season
Extended highlights of the Bombers and Tigers clash in round three of the 2026 NAB AFLW Season
Extended highlights of the Dockers and Blues clash in round three of the 2026 NAB AFLW Season
Enjoy the standout plays throughout the 2026 NAB AFLW Season
The AFL in partnership with the AFL Coaches Association (AFLCA), is proud to announce the five recipients of the new First Nations Coaching Scholarship Program
Australia's grassroots football heroes have been celebrated, with the 2026 Toyota AFL National Volunteer Awards recognising the dedicated people and clubs who bring community footy to life across the country
All 18 clubs to return to a traditional Round 1
The finalists for the 2026 Virgin Australia AFL Mark of the Year have been confirmed
The 2026 Coles AFL Goal of the Year finalists have been confirmed
Tasmanian duo Matilda Lange and Jake Beams have been selected as the 2026 AFL Life Members Education Assistance Award winners
The seven recipients of the inaugural AFL First Nations Player Leadership Scholarships have been announced
The AFL has announced STRAUSS as the AFL and AFLW's inaugural Official Workwear Partner, commencing from the 2027 Toyota AFL Premiership season
THE 2026 Toyota AFL Finals Series is off to a massive start
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