The Lions dismantled the Swans in last year's decider in part by picking through their zone defence with 145-81 uncontested marks but the hosts set out to avoid being beaten by what they know.

Brisbane have opened their AFL premiership defence with a dramatic four-point win over Sydney, holding on in a scrappy ...

Joel Hamling’s club debut immediately gave the hosts more structure in defence. He and Lewis Melican were able to combine to ...

The grand final rematch often arrives several weeks into the season but this year’s edition comes in round one with the Swans ...

The first Super Saturday of the AFL season is almost here, with four compelling match-ups to come. Nathan Buckley runs his ...

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has opened up on the “raw and emotional” off-season conversations with players including Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver, as the club looks to put a stormy 12 ...

Despite the 20-point loss to Hawthorn, Sydney coach Dean Cox 's first match in charge could take plenty of positives from the club's season opener. The Swans didn't have many winners over the park, ...

In Opening Round, two next-generation midfield stars showed why they're the real deal, but one coach let himself down while ...

Sydney’s decision to shift Tom McCartin forward has come under scrutiny after the club kicked off the Dean Cox era on a sour ...

Hawthorn livewire Jack Ginnivan raised eyebrows with his match preparation for the game against Sydney, reading a book while ...

Sydney went into their AFL season opener against Hawthorn with a new coach and hopes of redemption from last year's grand ...

Port Adelaide great and respected commentator Kane Cornes was at the SCG for the opening night, alongside GWS Giants captain ...