THE current, simplified final eight system was introduced in 2000 ... There are two preliminary finals played with the winners both proceeding to the AFL Grand Final. The losers are eliminated.

One of the outstanding features of Australian Football is its finals series, which have produced some of the AFL's greatest moments. Since 1931, when the McIntyre final four system was introduced, 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 shaken up the final stages of the 2023 VFL season ... However, outgoing AFL boss Gillon McLachlan said this year the current top-eight system is set to stay, at least in the short term. "I ...

In no surprise at all Brisbane emerged as 2025 premiership favourites after their grand final win but the ... the precipice of being bottom eight. Intriguingly, AFL powerhouse Collingwood is ...

With concerns about the Brisbane Lions' ability to regenerate their list after seven years without playing a final ... Evans said the AFL would prefer to investigate structures for helping clubs ...

The games may be in the books in the AFL season with the Brisbane Lions having ... Any picks from 74 onwards have no points value. The points system is in place for two reasons: to require clubs ...

The finals will retain the present top eight system should they be able to start on the weekend ... will be first v fourth and second v third for a spot in the VFL Grand Final. AFL Head of Talent ...

Click here to read the full statement from the AFL The first of these will take place between rounds eight ... system that would determine the five double match-ups for each club as part of the ...