Farmer ends Timboon's eight-year finals drought on senior return

Richard Couch, a 30-year-old dairy farmer, returned to Timboon Demons' senior team and helped end their eight-year finals drought.

Why it mattersA regional club's first finals campaign in eight years has unexpected momentum with a part-time player stepping up when needed most.

AustraliaFor Timboon's community, the grand final is a chance to celebrate their first finals success in eight years - a huge win for local sport.

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Hawthorn, Adelaide, Brisbane and Port Adelaide face critical AFLW finals fight

Mid-season pressure builds on four AFLW clubs to secure finals spots as the competition tightens.

Why it mattersWith the finals race wide open, form over the next few weeks will determine whether established clubs like Hawthorn and Brisbane can recover or face missing the eight.