AFL 2026, Preliminary Final Talking Points

AFL ‘Never be forgiven’: Why Swans fractures are set to widen; $13m reality Hawks rivals must accept— Talking Points Neale may miss final after strike | 00:08 Jack Jovanovski, Ben Cotton and Max Laughton from Fox Sports September 21st, 2026 7:29 am Two of the all-time prelims have sparked plenty of fallout - from the remarkable umpiring, to the revenge tour 2027’s new flag favourite will be seeking.

Plus much more as the big issues from the Preliminary Finals are analysed in Foxfooty.com.au’s Talking Points!

HOW HAWKS CAN LEARN FROM LIONS IN ‘BITTERSWEET’ REALITY AS NEXT MOVES LOOM

For the second consecutive season, it’s agonising preliminary final heartbreak for Hawthorn.

This year’s elimination is more debilitating than last year’s, given the circumstances, but it nevertheless shunts the Hawks back to the drawing board.