Don't write them off yet! Lions sink Cats on the road after early onslaught
Brisbane is back in the hunt for the top four after sinking Geelong
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| Position | P | Pts | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fremantle | 15 | 56 | 148.2 | |
| 2 | Sydney Swans | 15 | 48 | 135.7 | |
| 3 | Hawthorn | 15 | 42 | 113.7 | |
| 4 | Brisbane Lions | 16 | 40 | 111.7 | |
| 5 | Geelong Cats | 16 | 36 | 117.1 | |
| 6 | Adelaide Crows | 15 | 36 | 110 | |
| 7 | Melbourne | 15 | 36 | 104.2 | |
| 8 | Western Bulldogs | 15 | 36 | 92.8 | |
| 9 | North Melbourne | 15 | 32 | 92.2 | |
| 10 | Collingwood | 15 | 30 | 104.2 | |
| 11 | Gold Coast SUNS | 15 | 28 | 101.2 | |
| 12 | Carlton | 15 | 28 | 95.6 | |
| 13 | St Kilda | 15 | 24 | 100.6 | |
| 14 | GWS GIANTS | 15 | 24 | 99.3 | |
| 15 | Port Adelaide | 15 | 20 | 100.9 | |
| 16 | West Coast Eagles | 15 | 16 | 71.3 | |
| 17 | Richmond | 15 | 8 | 61.8 | |
| 18 | Essendon | 15 | 4 | 71 | |
Brisbane is back in the hunt for the top four after sinking Geelong
The Cats and Lions clash in round 17 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
The teams for Friday and Saturday's round 17 matches are in, plus the squads for Sunday's games
Darcy Gardiner appears set for some time on the sidelines after injuring his hamstring
The Cats and Lions clash in round 17 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
The Cats and Lions clash in round 17 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
Sarah Hosking joins Nat Edwards and Josh Gabelich to preview the biggest games and storylines ahead of Round 17
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Nat Edwards and Josh Gabelich discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily
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Matthew Lloyd and Damian Barrett with the latest news and opinions from Round 16
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Check out all the latest trade news from around the League
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Geelong and Brisbane kick off round 17 in a huge Thursday night blockbuster, while Collingwood looks to inflict a sixth-straight loss on Gold Coast
The coaches' votes for the round 16 games are in
Riley Beveridge takes a look at the hot topic at your club this week
Check out your club's run of fixtures for the rest of the season
Josh Dunkley is Brisbane's most important player, Essendon needs to invest in its youth plus more lessons from round 16
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Justin Longmuir has turned Fremantle into the AFL's benchmark club. Here's how
Sliding Doors is in full swing for 2026 ... and Damo's got plenty on his mind
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Cam Bernasconi has been handed a contract extension and a lot more assistance for the upcoming season
As part of Women's Coaching Month, Phoebe McWilliams reflects on how she found her purpose as a coach after her playing career came to an end
Cynthia Hamilton says Tom Papley's forward craft lessons are helping shape her development
Fremantle Vice-Captain Gabby Newton reflects on a career-best season
An All-Australian last year, Docker Gabby Newton had a rare training opportunity in China
Adelaide enters a new era this season with a significant chunk of games experience and leadership exiting the club over the off-season
The off-field changes are many at Richmond, but there's also a new game style coming in a hurry
Adelaide triple-premiership star Chelsea Randall has announced her retirement at the age of 35
All the action from the women's state leagues around the country
South Australia banked another win, while Queensland was too good for Vic Country
Calvin, Roy and Warnie bring you the round 17 teams, latest Fantasy news, best captains and more
Calvin brings you everything you need to get Fantasy ready for round 17
Roy explores all the Fantasy trade options ahead of round 17
Calvin, Roy and Warnie look ahead to round 17 trades
Calvin, Roy and Warnie bring you the round 16 teams, latest Fantasy news, best captains and more
Calvin brings you everything you need to get Fantasy ready for round 16
Roy explores all the Fantasy trade options ahead of round 16
Calvin, Roy and Warnie bring you the round 15 teams, latest Fantasy news, best captains and more
Calvin brings you everything you need to get Fantasy ready for round 15
Darcy Gardiner appears set for some time on the sidelines after injuring his hamstring
Lachie Neale remains undecided on where he will play in 2027, with his Lions coach Chris Fagan 'cool' with him meeting rival clubs
Darcy Moore won't play again in 2026
Tim Kelly returns for West Coast while Oliver Francou gets named for his first game
Essendon's interim coach is yet to say what his long-term intentions are
Adam Kingsley says a clash with the red-hot Dockers provides the ultimate test for his spluttering side
Port Adelaide has plenty to gain by re-signing Ollie Wines and Darcy Byrne-Jones, according to the coach
Dean Cox says Hayden McLean will come into the side to replace Joel Amartey, while Dane Rampe is also a chance to return
Our footy experts have made the call on round 17
Matches between Geelong and Brisbane never fail to disappoint. Michael Whiting looks back on some of the key moments in recent times
All the latest from Damo. His stories, his videos, his podcasts, and his opinions, all in one place.
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 Cats and Lions clash in round 17 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
Watch Geelong’s press conference after round 17’s match against Brisbane
Watch Brisbane’s press conference after round 17’s match against Geelong
The Cats and Lions clash in round 17 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
Short highlights of the Cats and Lions clash in round 17 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
Brisbane suffers an injury headache in the final term as Darcy Gardiner pulls up sore with a hamstring issue
Chris Scott vents his frustration by slamming the phone after a non-free kick call leads to another Brisbane goal
Cam Rayner gives the home crowd a cheeky reminder after nailing a timely major for the Lions
Lachie Neale cops an accidental knee to the head from a teammate before being directed from the field for a mandatory concussion assessment
Cats skipper Patrick Dangerfield conjures two moments of brilliance to spark GMHBA Stadium after a rough start
Every major from the Lions' scintillating run of eight unanswered goals in a breathtaking opening term on enemy territory
Zac Bailey joins Brisbane's early goal feast with a classy double as the visitors seize complete control
The Lions couldn't have asked for a better start as Charlie Cameron bags two majors inside two minutes
Vote now on your favourite marks from Round 16 in the Toyota AFL Premiership
Vote now on your favourite goals from Round 16 in the Toyota AFL Premiership
Extended highlights of the Dockers and Suns clash in round 16 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
Extended highlights of the Kangaroos and Bombers clash in round 16 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
Watch Fremantle’s press conference after round 16’s match against Gold Coast
Watch Gold Coast’s press conference after round 16’s match against Fremantle
Luke Jackson continues his red-hot form with another complete display, combining slick ball use, strong marking and two goals
The country’s most promising 15-and-under Indigenous and Multicultural girls footballers have been selected in the AFL’s 2026 Woomeras and Medleys programs
Amendments to the AFL Constitution were unanimously passed at a Special General Meeting between the AFL Commission and club Presidents earlier today
The AFL has today confirmed the schedule for the AFLW practice matches and match simulation trainings as clubs build towards the 2026 NAB AFLW Season
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Chemist Warehouse AFLW Community Ambassador Program, shining a light on those who have been instrumental amongst their communities to nurture and develop women and girls' involvement in Aussie Rules
The Suns have been sanctioned after a fifth instance of Careless Contact with an Umpire this season
The next generation of football stars will take centre stage over the next month when they compete at the 2026 Marsh AFL National Championships
The AFL advises that Gold Coast Suns player Max Knobel has been found guilty of conduct unbecoming following an incident during the VFL Round 11 match
Gather Round's future secured as AFL and South Australia lock in Festival of Footy for next three years
At tonight’s 2026 induction ceremony for the Australian Football Hall of Fame in Melbourne, Bill Walker, the only man in West Australian football history to have won four Sandover Medals was elevated to be the 34th Legend in the history of the game
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