Suspended players to miss a VFL/AFL grand final

The Brisbane Lions are set to use a fresh clause when trying to save dual Brownlow medallist Lachie Neale from being suspended for the AFL grand final.

The CEO of the Warriors is seeking explanations for a series of refereeing decisions while ARL chairman Peter V’landys wants a crackdown on unruly fans.

Knights coach Justin Holbrook has created team spirit and harmony in a short period of time. They will need all that and more against Penrith.

Inaugural Fremantle player Shaun McManus will present the AFL premiership cup to captain Alex Pearce if the Dockers are successful on the grand final stage.

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has called out a group of fans who abused umpires at the MCG on Saturday night, and has turned the spotlight on three of his players who said he reacted like “stunned mullets” when Jarman Impey was tackled.

Shaun McManus says he’s “absolutely honoured and blown away” to be Fremantle’s premiership cup presenter, with the Dockers icon bestowed the role should the club salute on grand final day.

Victorian Police are investigating an incident where a fan was struck by a bowl of nachos after the Hawks lost the the Lions.

With Nick Daicos expected to not only romp to a massive Brownlow Medal win but have it secured by as early as the round 19 votes are read out, tipsters are having to get more creative than normal.

Australia have let another lead slip in SailGP but have still booked a berth in the series final by finishing second in Switzerland.

AFL great Jimmy Bartel admits Brisbane Lions star Lachie Neale is in serious danger of missing the grand final.

Knights legend Andrew Johns reacts in the Nine commentary box during his former side's entertaining semi-final win.