AFL

The Brisbane champion has confirmed the AFL’s worst kept secret following a bitter-sweet day.

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir has refused to blame the famed “Wharfie Time” for their heart-breaking grand final defeat as he expressed both disappointment and pride in their efforts.

Lachie’s new flame was seen cheering the Lions star on as his team battled to take home the Premiership, just as his estranged wife Jules Neale, did the year before.

Former West Coast captain Oscar Allen has declared his move to Queensland ‘worth it’ after winning his first flag with Brisbane.

Fremantle star Shai Bolton has been awarded the Norm Smith Medal in a losing side in a shock decision following Brisbane’s grand final victory at the MCG. SEE THE VOTES

Brisbane midfielder Josh Dunkley has revealed it was Fremantle’s Wharfie Time cry late in the fourth term that sparked their miraculous run to the third-straight grand final triumph.

It’s total and utter heartbreak for Fremantle, who tossed away a 17-point lead with just four minutes remaining to lose in unbelievable fashion.

Jules Neale has made her grand final loyalties clear, delivering a not-so-subtle jab at her former partner Lachie Neale as the Dockers take on the Lions.

Australian pop princess Kylie Minogue has delivered a mesmerising pre-game performance full of glamour, nostalgia and a nod to her Melbourne roots. 

A much-loved Perth mother who died suddenly two days after giving birth is being remembered as caring, funny, smart and beautiful by her heartbroken family.

The wife of Western Bulldogs captain Marcus has explained the ‘complex’ reason behind her eye-catching Brownlow dress.

Fremantle fans turned the MCG into a sea of purple as their heroes fine-tuned their preparation for the AFL grand final against Brisbane.

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Former Fremantle captain Peter Bell has condemned Lachie Neale’s ‘predictable’ tribunal outcome after the Lions star was cleared to play in the grand final, saying the AFL has treated ‘fans like fools’.

With his grand final ban overturned and his new girlfriend at his side, Lachie Neale had a lot to smile about.

From first bounce to Kylie Minogue, G Flip and Wharfie Time, here’s your complete guide to the AFL grand final.

The five Swans who were banned in the wake of ongoing sex assault allegations have come to an agreement with the club.