Richmond youngster Jack Higgins will undergo brain surgery this month and is set to miss part of the 2020 AFL season. Higgins, who has been sidelined since he was diagnosed …

The “secret” of West Coast goalsneak Liam Ryan has escaped, but it’s unlikely to help his opponents during the AFL finals. Ryan’s dazzling marks have taken the competition by storm …

After landing a lucrative new jumper sponsor the next task on St Kilda’s to-do list is to name their new coach, with an announcement expected next week. The Saints hope …

GWS coach Leon Cameron has gone from cursing to cheering the AFL pre-finals bye week, with the Giants set to get a major infusion of talent for a second straight …

West Coast will be the ultimate ‘Dad’s Army’ during the upcoming finals series, and coach Adam Simpson couldn’t be happier. The Eagles will field up to 11 fathers in Thursday …

Realistically, Dayne Zorko shouldn’t be leading Brisbane into their first AFL finals campaign since 2009. Born and raised on the Gold Coast, the midfielder was consistently overlooked by AFL recruiters …

Geelong star Tim Kelly may well have decided he wants to play for West Coast from next season, but the midfielder’s stellar 2019 has made a trade even tougher to …

Richmond midfielder Dion Prestia says he’ll be fit to face Brisbane in Saturday’s AFL qualifying final. Prestia walked laps at training on Friday as he dealt with some Achilles soreness …

Injured Essendon forward Joe Daniher says he’s “comfortable” with his current contract situation, but has stopped short of openly committing to the Bombers long-term. Daniher, who is contracted at Essendon …

West Coast ruckman Nic Naitanui has found it tough avoiding injuries in recent years, but he’s found it even tougher avoiding the club’s prank pack. Naitanui is set to make …

The Giants’ “human clamp” Matt de Boer could have multiple targets in Saturday’s AFL elimination home final against Western Bulldogs, while a rare abundance of fit players will provide GWS …

The AFL will expedite its match review process as part of its new high-tech video review centre that will come into operation during the finals. All judgments will be handed …

Patrick Lipinski keeps a photo in his phone from the 2016 AFL grand final and it’s going nowhere. There’s 18-year-old Lipinski high in the MCG grandstand, grinning broadly, wearing his …

Chris Scott has sounded an ominous warning before Geelong’s AFL finals campaign, with the coach confident they are not only primed for an assault on this year’s flag but that …

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan will have almost an entirely-fit squad at his disposal ahead of Saturday’s AFL qualifying final against Richmond. The Lions have enjoyed a season largely uninterrupted by …

MEMORABLE FINALS BATTLES BETWEEN THE AFL FINALISTS WEST COAST v ESSENDON Overall: Played 54. West Coast 24 wins, Essendon 29 wins Finals: Played 5. West Coast 0 wins, Essendon 5 …

West Coast forward Josh Kennedy says even his family and friends were fooled by the false rumours about him suffering a season-ending knee injury. Kennedy’s phone was buzzing on Monday …

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan has challenged small forward Charlie Cameron to find a way to shake off Richmond defender Dylan Grimes in Saturday’s AFL qualifying final at the Gabba. Grimes …