THE current, simplified final eight system was introduced in 2000. In the first week all eight teams play ... There are two preliminary finals played with the winners both proceeding to the AFL Grand ...

From 1972 until 1990, the AFL had a final five system. In 1991, for one year, a final six settled the series. In 1992 and 1993, the second version of the final six decided the premier. In 1994, the ...

Anyone can contribute to The Roar and have their work featured alongside some of Australia’s most prominent sports journalists. Jeremy Cameron of the Geelong Cats celebrates. (Photo by Mark ...

THE AFL has considered the idea of a 10-team finals system in a shake-up of the established top-eight system that would involve wildcard spots. Football operations boss Mark Evans revealed on Monday ...

Tough midfielder Jarryd Lyons, who was recalled to the senior side in the place of livewire forward Charlie Cameron, will start the game as the substitute. Lyons has played one AFL game this season, ...

Douglas, who last played AFL in Round Five, made a successful return from a foot complaint in the SANFL prior to the bye. Jarryd Lyons, James Podsiadly and untried half-forward Riley Knight are the ...

The 2019 AFL Grand Final will be played on Saturday September 28 at the MCG. It will start at 2:30pm EST. Friday September 27 will be a public holiday in Victoria for the Grand Final. Paul Kelly ...