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10 December 2025 Former Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley (R) is joining Fox Footy's team this year, where he will work alongside Crows champion Mark Ricciuto (L). Pic RoyVPhotography

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Hinkley lands major TV role in coaching gap year

Ken Hinkley has made the call to take a break after 30 consecutive seasons of coaching at different levels of football — but he’ll still be close to the action. Details on his new TV role here.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 11: Senior Coach Matthew Nicks press conference during the Adelaide Crows AFL captain's run at West Lakes on September 11, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/Getty Images)

Done deal? Crows could soon unveil new Nicks contract

Forget the round 1 date, Adelaide is unlikely to even wait until 2026 to lock Matthew Nicks in at West Lakes with the Crows coach to re-sign as early as next week.

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Newcastle locals Max King and Isaac Heeney at Newcastle Baths as part of the Sydney Swans Community Camp in Newcastle on December 2, 2025. Photo by Phil Hillyard (Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - NO ON SALES - copyright Phil Hillyard )

The Newcastle club inspiring AFL dreams in NRL heartland

Without the Swans Academy, Max King’s AFL dream wouldn’t be reality. Without meeting Isaac Heeney as a nine year old at Cardiff Hawks, the dream may have been totally different.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 13: Crows chairman John Olsen during the round 22 AFL match between the Adelaide Crows and the North Melbourne Kangaroos at Adelaide Oval on August 13, 2022 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

Top Crow reveals why Stevens got the nod as Roo’s replacement

Ahead of Mark Ricciuto’s retirement, Adelaide chairman John Olsen approached South Australian police commissioner Grant Stevens with a clear plan for the club’s board.

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Clayton Oliver on his move to GWS.

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‘S*** hit the fan’: Clarry breaks silence on Dees exit

Clayton Oliver has broken his media silence on being ‘pushed out’ by Melbourne, his off-field behaviour — including that Mitch Cleary interaction — and his fresh start in Sydney.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 05: Mitch Cleary, Kane Cornes and Hamish McLachlan speak on airduring the round 13 AFL match between Western Bulldogs and Hawthorn Hawks at Marvel Stadium, on June 05, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

Channel 9 eyes rival footy newshound in TV network talent war

The television sports war has escalated with Channel 9 targeting Seven’s chief football reporter just days after losing their own star to their rival.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 29: Cody Curtin of Western Australia in action during the 2025 Marsh AFL National Championships U18 Boys match between Allies and Western Australia at Marvel Stadium on June 29, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Rob Lawson/AFL Photos)

Why Crows’ Curtin combo is a real possibility after draft slide

After sliding down draft boards, Cody Curtin has mounted a late surge thanks to a remarkable grand final performance. And it could all lead to a reunion with his brother Daniel at the Crows.

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NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. November 13th. AFL draft prospect Hunter Holmes with his brother Max, who is a Geelong star, and their mum Lee Naylor, a former Olympic runner at Duncan McKinnon reserve athletics track . Picture: Michael Klein

The ‘Mini Max’ Holmes out to forge his own identity

Like superstar brother Max, Hunter Holmes is a late bloomer. And that’s only the start of their remarkable similarities – just ask mum Lee Naylor. Is the family ‘fairytale’ about to be complete?

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Graham Cornes on Wildcard Round art

Cornes: Wildcard Round is the best thing the AFL has done in years

The Adelaide Crows must have pictures of someone at AFL House given parts of their fixture next year, Graham Cornes says. But he’s saved his biggest praise for Wildcard Round.

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Where will the bids come for stars?

Every pick, bid, trade in the first two rounds of the draft predicted

Who goes where in this week’s draft? Where do the bids happen? Which trades turn the count on its head? Chris Cavanagh unpacks the first two rounds of the draft.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 29: Harry Dean of Victoria Country in action during the 2025 Marsh AFL National Championships U18 Boys match between Victoria Country and South Australia at Marvel Stadium on June 29, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Rob Lawson/AFL Photos)

Rivals plot top pick heists as Blues brace for the worst

The Blues are expecting the worst on a bid for Harry Dean, with rivals set to swoop on their prized picks 9 and 11. See the details on the agreed bids.

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NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. November 15th. CDG Sports Management hosted its annual pre-draft training session, inviting all 18 clubs to watch the CDG draft prospects train ahead of the draft. Ã. Harry Kyle . Picture: Michael Klein

The first-round bolter who has only played 60 games of footy

Harry Kyle has only played some 60 games of Aussie rules in his lift after crossing from rugby union, but recruiters might have seen enough to take a punt in the first round. Here’s why.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 11: Latrelle Pickett in action during the Telstra AFL & AFLW State Draft Combine 2km time trial at Bridgestone Athletics Centre on October 11, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by David Mariuz/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

The other famous name who put Pickett on incredible path

A cousin of Kozzie and Byron, Latrelle Pickett walked away from his draft dream in 2023. But two years later, thanks to the dad of another AFL star, he’s gone from unknown to first-round chance.

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Revealed: Best of the best from Vic’s footy factories since 2000

Revealed: Best of the best from Vic’s footy factories since 2000

Ahead of the 2025 AFL Draft we looked back on the first quarter of the century to name the best teams from each Coates Talent League club. Which one do you think stands out as the state’s premier footy factory?

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Paul Amy feature on Jimmy Allan Werribee

‘Jumped four rungs overnight’: Incredible rise of St Kilda’s newest coach

Jimmy Allan wasn’t looking for AFL jobs. But then St Kilda came calling. This is the story of his incredible rise from the SANFL to Moorabbin via the VFL’s ultimate production line Werribee.

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Geelong Next Generation Academy prospect Ben Rongdit at Geelong Grammar. Picture: Alison Wynd

Child soldier father, orphan mum driving Cats NGA talent after draft tears, fears

Geelong academy prospect Ben Rongdit burst into tears when an ACL blow left his draft dreams in jeopardy. But his 18 months of injury pain and potential draft disappointment are nothing on the suffering and sacrifice of his inspiring parents.

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NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. November 10th, 2025. AFL.. North Melbourne training at Arden st . Harry Sheezel of the Kangaroos during todays 1st official training session back . Picture: Michael Klein

Fixture rankings: The clubs dealt nightmare run for 2026

It’s all smiles at Arden Street with North Melbourne officially handed the easiest fixture for 2026, according to Champion Data. It’s a different story at the other end of the scale, though.

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Queensland NRL, AFL and netball teams will be part pf a sporting bonanza.

NRL, AFL, netball: Premier orchestrates historic Qld Day event

Queensland premier David Crisafulli has engineered a sporting extravaganza that will see the NRL, AFL and netball join forces to light up Queensland Day in 2026.

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Carlton Blues AFLW and AFL

What Voss’ Blues can take from AFLW side as both teams hit track

Carlton opened its doors as the Blues’ humming AFLW team prepared for its semi-final and the AFL recruits hit the track with their new teammates. See the pictures here.

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Launceston draft prospect Avery Thomas, with father Clyde who passed away at his year ten graduation. Picture: Supplied

Unimaginable grief at school graduation drives AFL dream

Two years ago Tasmania’s Avery Thomas watched in horror at his year 10 graduation ceremony as CPR was administered to his dying father who had suddenly collapsed in the school gym. That grief is now a driving force fuelling his chance at AFL stardom at next week’s National Draft.

LAUNCESTON, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 13: Sam Berry of the Crows collides with Max Ramsden of the Hawks during the round 14 AFL match between Hawthorn Hawks and Adelaide Crows at University of Tasmania Stadium, on June 13, 2025, in Launceston, Australia. (Photo by Steve Bell/Getty Images)

Why Launceston is the big winner in Tassie’s AFL draw

Hobart footy fans are going to need to hit the road if they want to see some of the AFL’s best teams in 2026 and it could be a major win for the northern half of the state. Here’s why.

Every AFL club's remaining list spots

Every club’s vacant list spots – and who might fill them

Pre-season training is back and the AFL Draft is just days away. Who’s fighting for a list spot at your club? Will there even be room after the draft? Get the latest intel from around the league.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 15: Dyson Sharp of South Australia reacts after scoring a goal during the 2025 Marsh AFL National Development Championships U18 Boys match between South Australia and Western Australia at Alberton Oval on June 15, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by David Mariuz/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

SA greats: Local teens set to rule AFL draft with record haul

A golden generation of South Australian football talent is poised to dominate next week’s AFL draft and is on the verge of doing something no crop has ever produced before.

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Zach Merrett at Essendon training on Friday. Picture: charliedons/IG

Merrett returns as top draft prospect pops up at Dons

He wasn’t due back at the club for another 10 days, but Zach Merrett has made his official return to Essendon training. And he wasn’t the only face that caught the eye.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 13: Archie Ludowyke of the AFL National Academy celebrates kicking a goal during the Marsh AFL National Academy Boys match between Australia U18 and Richmond VFL at RSEA Park on April 13, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Draft Intel: Four best smokeys, tall in Pies’ sights, potential WA ‘steal’

Over a dozen prospects will be at Marvel Stadium on draft night, but several under-the-radar players could prove the steals of this year’s pool, including a captain of a state team.

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Troy Selwood was the school's head of football. Picture: Geelong Grammar

How the ‘belief’ of Troy Selwood led former top draftee to the AFL

Cooper Stephens had a long term injury in his draft year of 2019, but the late Troy Selwood believed in him and, Stephens says, was a ‘big part’ of getting him to the Cats.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 29: All Australian Vice Captain, Patrick Cripps of the Carlton Blues and All Australian Captain, Marcus Bontempelli of the Western Bulldogs are seen after being named in the the 2024 All Australian team during the 2024 AFL Awards at Centrepiece on August 29, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns / AFL Photos)

AFL superstars confirmed for State of Origin blockbuster

Eight of the AFL’s biggest names have committed to State of Origin’s comeback match, with Victoria and Western Australia each naming their first four stars for their February showdown.

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GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - MAY 22: Kane Cornes speaks as a part of media commitments during the round 11 AFL match between Geelong Cats and Western Bulldogs at GMHBA Stadium, on May 22, 2025, in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

Bans, grudges, stinkers: Did AFL broadcasters muscle in on fixture?

Has Channel 7’s billion-dollar broadcast deal delivered a knockout fixture blow to the clubs that banned their main man in 2025? There’s no coincidences in the Thursday night footy fightback.

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Alex Mirkov in demand from AFL clubs

The ‘hectic’ life of footy’s most-wanted man

Country teams, cashed-up suburban clubs, VFL sides — and even AFL interest. Former Carlton ruckman Alex Mirkov’s phone has not stopped ringing this off-season as he weighs up his next move.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 03: Izak Rankine of the Crows celebrates a goal during the round eight AFL match between Adelaide Crows and Carlton Blues at Adelaide Oval, on May 03, 2025, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

Crows, Power fume over AO snubbings as Rankine avoids Pies

Adelaide will be footy free until the third week of the 2026 AFL season in a move that has angered both the Crows and Port Adelaide.

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