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2026 AFL Finals

AFL Finals Week Two fixture locked in

The details for the qualifying final fixtures have been confirmed.
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FULL TIME: Melbourne vs Carlton – Wildcard Finals, 2026

The Melbourne Demons face the Carlton Blues in Wildcard Finals of the 2026 AFL season. Follow the live scores, team lists, match statistics and key moments from the game at MCG.
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AFL CEO gives update on the future of Wildcard Finals

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“Fair degree of interest”: The four Coburg Lions stars AFL clubs should consider

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Collingwood legend Peter McKenna reveals his greatest Magpies

"I love telling Peter now that he’s no longer the No. 1 Daicos."
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Angus Anderson

Anderson’s apprenticeship: This Collingwood bull has a clear plan for his future

The 190cm mature age draftee has impressed in his first season in black and white.
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Collingwood Magpies

Collingwood great Peter McKenna opens up on his career, life and turning 80

"I’m the only bloke ever who has been replaced by a stuffed ostrich..."
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Geelong’s “next Joel Selwood” is now making a name for himself

His former coach provided a vision for his future.
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Carlton Blues

“It should’ve been 15 straight”: Carlton great revisits infamous Bulldogs score controversy

Rod Austin has never forgotten the decision that denied Carlton a perfect start against Footscray – and he still insists it was wrong.
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Collingwood icon on Pendlebury future, Wildcard Round and controversial rule

"I don't think it should be his choice, or that you earn the right about whether you should play on, or not. The club should make the decision."
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2026 AFL Ladder

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1FRE2319476137.2
2SYD2318572136.1
3BL2316764121.7
4HAW2315664120.1
5GEEL2315860122.3
6ADEL2315860117.3
7MELB2315860109.6
8WB231395495.4
9COLL2312952102.4
10CARL23121050101.5
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2026 AFL Finals

The 20 players shaping the 2026 AFL finals race

Who can etch their name in September folklore and shape the AFL finals series?
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2026 AFL Finals

The 10 AFL stars with the most to prove in the 2026 finals

From breakout stars to established champions, these 10 players must deliver when the pressure reaches its peak.
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AFL Legends Game

Counting down the 10 best moments in EJ Whitten Legends Game history!

From faux pas and failures to siren-gate sagas and checksides, the beloved fixture has produced many a moment over the years.
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BIG trade and draft calls for all eight teams who missed the AFL Finals

These teams will be looking to bounce back next year.
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Sydney Swans

Should Sydney remain in AFL finals?

It's a debate which has started to surface in recent days.
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AFL Coaches

Every AFL coach ranked: Who is safe and who is under pressure heading into 2027?

From premiership contenders to rebuilds, we assess where every AFL coach stands heading into 2027.
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