Darcy Fort and Tom Fullarton have had to make way for returning pair Joe Daniher and Oscar McInerney ahead of Friday night’s preliminary final against Geelong.

Collingwood coach Craig McRae is hopeful young gun Jack Ginnivan won’t be booed by Sydney Swans supporters again as the sides prepare to face off in a preliminary final.

Young Cat Max Holmes was distressed and despondent with his face buried in the MCG turf, as he feared his grand final dream was all but over.

Geelong has qualified for its sixth grand final since 2007 after a comprehensive 71-point preliminary final smashing of the Brisbane Lions.

Jarrod Berry is free to play in Friday night’s preliminary final against Geelong, with the midfielder overturning a one-match ban at the AFL Tribunal.

“It’s a fail by any stretch.”

Some teams entered the 2022 AFL season with little to no expectations, while others had high hopes and slumped to become major disappointments.

With scores locked at 27-27 and just three-minutes on the clock the game needed a hero.

Dustin Martin’s key role in Richmond’s recruiting pitch has been revealed.

The Brisbane Lions have pulled off an incredible comeback over Melbourne, winning by 13 points, 14.8 (92) to 11.13 (79) to knock the reigning premiers out of the finals.