Key Swans stars admitted Saturday’s AFL grand final loss to the Brisbane Lions feels worse than their 2022 thumping at the hands of Geelong. But Dane Rampe vows they will fight back.
The Port Adelaide coach had heated words with Hawk forward Jack Ginnivan and skipper James Sicily on the field in the aftermath of a thrilling semi-final match.
Zak Butters underwent precautionary scans at hospital on Thursday night after being subbed out at half-time of Port’s humiliating 84-point loss to Geelong in the qualifying final.
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as Port Adelaide and Geelong battle for a home preliminary final.
The frenetic push for AFL finals spots hit fever pitch on Saturday. Collingwood came from the clouds to beat Brisbane and,remarkably,keep their flag defence alive. Geelong might have sabotaged their top four spot by slipping up against St Kilda.
Michael Voss has vowed redemption after Carlton were left stunned by a 74-point loss to Hawthorn which has left their finals hopes hanging by a thread. The Saints,meanwhile,have crunched the Tigers,while the Western Bulldogs have gone down to Adelaide.
On an uber-soggy day in Melbourne,Hawthorn had a landmark win over reigning premiers Collingwood and the Western Bulldogs dumped Geelong in the mud. In the early game St Kilda beat up on lowly West Coast.
The chaotic chase for AFL finals spots continues as Hawthorn dare to dream after another win and the Demons took down the Bombers. Flag favourite Sydney demolished the Kangas and Carlton cling to second spot after back-to-back losses.
GWS will charge into the back end of their AFL finals bid with confidence after fighting back from 39 points down against Carlton to win. In Perth,Fremantle overpowered a Shai Bolton-inspired Richmond to post a 51-point victory.
Dion Prestia has played side by side with two of the modern-day greats,Dustin Martin and Gary Ablett jnr. Here’s what he said when asked to pick between them.