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2026 AFL Fixtures & Schedule

FULL TIME: Brisbane vs Hawthorn – Round 22, 2026

The Brisbane Lions face the Hawthorn Hawks in Round 22 of the 2026 AFL season. Follow the live scores, team lists, match statistics and key moments from the game at Gabba.
AFL Team Line-Ups

FINAL TEAMS: Brisbane vs Hawthorn – Round 22, 2026

TEAM NEWS: Brisbane and Hawthorn have finalised their lineups for the match at Gabba. Who are you tipping to win?
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AFL Teams Round 22 2026: Confirmed line-ups, ins and outs

Teams are in for Thursday night's Marvel Stadium clash!
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AFL concussion saga: Geelong handed please explain

The Cats called a press conference on Friday afternoon.
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Former AFL coach endorses Hawthorn assistant for senior job

"The way he interacts, and the relationship he has with players is something that I've been very impressed with over many years watching footy."
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“I got my mates to sledge me”: How golf helped Adelaide great’s son conquer pressure

“People would say I’m never going to be as good as my Dad and that one used to get to me when I was younger.”
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Giant decision looms: GWS forward breaks silence on rival interest and future

GWS has tabled a multi-year offer to the young key forward.
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GWS Giants

GWS forward endorses Canberra as potential AFL 20th club destination

While the AFL premiership race heats up, so does the off-field chase to become the next club in the competition.
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Carlton-tied AFL Draft prospect to lineup for local club

The timing could not be any more perfect.
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How Gold Coast found AFL debutant through draft loophole

The Suns uncovered an overlooked talent through a little-known pathway, turning a local footballer into an AFL debutant.
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AFL comedian mixes sport and politics ahead of Brisbane-Hawthorn clash

He's set the scene for a big Friday night clash.
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2026 AFL Ladder

  PWLPTS%
1FRE2018272147.3
2SYD2015560129.5
3HAW2114658118.2
4BL2114756117.8
5ADEL2013752117.6
6MELB2013752107.8
7GEEL2012848117.2
8WB211294893.9
9COLL2011846105.6
10CARL2010104097
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Opinion

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The AFL’s 32 best over-32s ranked

From evergreen champions to late-career standouts, these are the competition's top 32 players aged 32-and-over.
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Port Adelaide Power

Delist, keep or trade: Port Adelaide’s out-of-contract 22

No club has more players out-of-contract than Port Adelaide.
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AFL Editorial and Opinion

Five trade targets for EVERY AFL team: Carlton Blues

As the storied club come to the pointy end of their coaching search, who are some shiny new toys that may greet the new coach?
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AFL integrity dilemma: The “rest room” re-opens for business

Collingwood, Bulldogs and Melbourne could all have the opportunity to rest up ahead of wildcard round.
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Three weeks to go: Every AFL team’s run home, likely final ladder, best and worst-case scenarios

Brisbane's shock loss to Carlton has thrown the top-four race wide open, while the Blues keep their Wildcard hopes alive.
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Five trade targets for EVERY AFL team: Western Bulldogs

With talent around and in front of the ball, shoring up their defensive arc is priority 1A at the Whitten Oval.
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Put your AFL knowledge to the test by identifying all 18 club logos.
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