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Don't rely on grit: Coach's plea to next Matildas boss

Brisbane Roar women's coach Alex Smith has implored whoever takes over the Matildas to embrace the squad's brilliance, and Kyah Simon agrees.

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Roar confident young gun can handle 'next Viduka' hype

Brisbane Roar coach Ruben Zadkovich will keep putting rising striker Thomas Waddingham "in the deep end" as overseas and Socceroos opportunities beckon.

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'Fages needs a friend': How Boomer gave Lions bounce

Australian basketball great Phil Smyth's low-key role with the Brisbane Lions has developed into one of the most important: keeping coach Chris Fagan sane.

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The Swans and their arduous journey to becoming a staple of Sydney’s sporting landscape

Club with roots in South Melbourne has not always been prosperous but now has a sixth AFL/VFL premiership in sight in its 150th anniversary year

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Katy Perry set to roar, but insists she's no Lion

American singer Katy Perry will take a neutral stance into the AFL Grand Final when it comes to supporting the Swans or the Lions.

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Hinkley still has energy to coach Port: Power boss

Port Adelaide's football manager says coach Ken Hinkley remains energised despite again falling short of a grand-final appearance.

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Ruck changes no worry for Melbourne, Penrith

Melbourne and Penrith insist they are not concerned by the prospect of the Roosters and Sharks slowing the ruck down, with less infringements in finals.

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GWS utility Cumming shuns Port, set to join Crows

Greater Western Sydney's Isaac Cumming has shunned Port Adelaide's offer and is set to link up with the Adelaide Crows.

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Roosters ready to make their own statement in Melbourne

An NRL grand final between Melbourne and Penrith appears a formality to most, but the Sydney Roosters are adamant they still belong in the conversation.

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Leigh Matthews delights in Lions' long-term turnaround

Leigh Matthews will present the premiership cup to the Brisbane Lions if they win the AFL grand final and is relishing their turnaround this decade.

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Mills will put own heartbreak aside for Swans: Maxfield

Former Sydney captain Stuart Maxfield expects sidelined skipper Callum Mills to put his own heartbreak aside to help the Swans ahead of the AFL grand final.

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The local footy club with historic links to the Lions that became a Brisbane breeding ground

South Warrnambool Roosters may play in red and white but count Hugh McCluggage and Jonathan Brown among their former players

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Swans livewire Papley set for Starcevich GF match-up

Known for his celebrations and ability to get under his opposition's skin, Sydney's Tom Papley is set to cause trouble for Brisbane defender Brandon Starcevich.

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Swans and Lions trek different paths to AFL summit

Grand finalists Sydney and Brisbane trod different paths to the AFL summit where both clubs want to plant the flag.

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Fagan's unwavering faith in Lions star Rayner pays off

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan's unwavering faith in his players has paid off in Cam Rayner emerging as a genuine matchwinner.

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Lions, Swans return to Melbourne roots in AFL decider

The Brisbane Lions and Sydney Swans, two clubs with Melbourne links, will face off in the first AFL grand final between two non-Victorian teams since 2006.

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Port's Charlie Dixon calls it quits after 221 games

Port Adelaide forward Charlie Dixon has announced his AFL retirement following 357 goals from 221 games at the top level.

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From the Pocket: Sydney stars ready to take centre stage on AFL grand final return

Swans and Lions both need to bury the demons of recent defeats in premiership deciders for eagerly anticipated clash at MCG

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Swans to ramp up GF preparation after Mills heartbreak

As Sydney captain Callum Mills gets to grips with missing out on the AFL grand final, the Swans will get into the pointy end of their preparation.

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'Well equipped' Lions return wiser to decider

Jack Payne missed last year's AFL grand final through injury but has still noticed how that experience has the squad bettered prepared for their return.

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Rising Swan: Roberts' path from wine country to AFL GF

Plucked out of a country town with a population of just over 400, emerging Sydney star Matt Roberts is set to play in his first AFL grand final.

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AFL chief rules out major Brownlow voting changes

The AFL won't take Brownlow Medal voting out of umpires' hands but will consider whether whistle-blowers should be allowed to use statistics as a guide.

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Lions find a Wilmot and a way to dance into decider

A bond that began in a Melbourne DFO will reach new heights in an MCG AFL final for the Brisbane Lions' fresh-faced energisers Darcy Wilmot and Kai Lohmann.

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GF debutant joins veteran umpires for AFL decider

Nick Foot will umpire his first AFL grand final alongside second-timer Craig Fleer and veteran whistleblowers Matt Stevic and Simon Meredith.

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Morris goes from Lions cult hero to grand final

Less than five months after making his debut in bizarre circumstances, Brisbane Lions forward Logan Morris will be the only teenager in the AFL grand final.

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