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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 15: Priya Bowering of the Cats poses during the 2025 AFLW Draft at Marvel Stadium on December 15, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

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Tasmania celebrates AFLW Draft hat-trick as three locals picked

A draft hat-trick has put Tasmanian football on the map as three Devils Girls stars secured spots with AFL powerhouses in Monday’s selections.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 15: Georja Davies, Alannah Welsh, Ava Usher, Sunny Lappin and Dekota Baron of the Suns pose during the 2025 Telstra AFLW Draft at Marvel Stadium on December 15, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by James Wiltshire/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘Once in a lifetime’: Suns hit draft jackpot — again

Just months after a record-breaking men’s draft haul, Gold Coast has taken a phenomenal eight Academy guns — six in the first 15 picks — to confirm their place as AFL draft kings.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 15: Chloe Bown of the Crows poses during the 2025 AFLW Draft at Marvel Stadium on December 15, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

Crows pounce in what could be draft’s biggest win

One of the most complete players in this year’s AFLW Draft pool, Chloe Bown was long viewed as a pick 1 chance – but she slid and the Crows were waiting. See how both SA clubs fared.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 15: First round picks (Top Row L-R) Maggie Johnstone of the Bombers, Dekota Baron of the Suns, Chloe Bown of the Crows, Alex Neyland of the Swans, Georja Davies of the Suns, Sophie Eaton of the Power, Priya Bowering of the Cats, Sunny Lappin of the Suns, Chloe Baker-West of the Demons, (Bottom Row L-R) Evie Cowcher of the Cats, Alannah Welsh of the Suns, Scarlett Johnson of the Giants, Olivia Wolmarans of the Tigers, Kiera Yerbury of the Giants, Ava Usher of the Suns and Imogen Trengove of the Magpies pose during the 2025 Telstra AFLW Draft at Marvel Stadium on December 15, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by James Wiltshire/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Steals, sliders and bolters: Verdict on each club’s AFLW draft haul

See the verdict on every club’s haul from the AFLW draft and who’s walking away as a winner — plus who picked up future stars for a bargain.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 25: Will Setterfield of the Bombers in action during the 2025 AFL Round 07 match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Essendon Bombers at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on April 25, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Bombers welcome back midfielder to fill Martin void

Essendon has welcomed back delisted midfielder Will Setterfield to cover Nic Martin after the utility was ruled out for 2026. Plus, the latest on Nik Cox, Zach Reid and more at Tullamarine.

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Devils ambassador Jack Riewoldt holds the jumper now on sale at Cataract Gorge on Tuesday. Picture: Tasmania Football Club

How Devils are working towards giving members ‘priority’ to tickets

The Tasmania Devils first home game in 2028 is set to be the hottest ticket in town. The club has revealed how it’s working towards ensuring fans will have the chance to be there and when other membership packs could go on sale.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 02: Imogen Barnett (left) and Ruby Schleicher of the Magpies look dejected after a loss during the 2025 AFLW Round 12 match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Brisbane Lions at Victoria Park on November 2, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Get ruthless: The targets Pies should poach in total rebuild

The Pies need to be bold and ruthless at the trade table after another failed season. Here are the rival stars they should target at all costs — and the brutal culls which need to be made.

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Devils ambassador Jack Riewoldt with club members at Cataract Gorge on Tuesday. Picture: Tasmania Football Club

Riewoldt pushes for Devils to have ‘clear air’ on AFL entry

As his former side, Richmond, prepares for games in Hobart and Hawthorn maintains a strong presence in Launceston, Jack Riewoldt has declared the Devils need “clear air” come 2028. Here’s why.

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Liam Coghlan Sandringham VFL trial

A Sandy dream: Coghlan sets out to emulate famous father

Liam Coghlan is one of about 70 players vying for a spot on Sandringham’s VFL list after it cut ties with St Kilda — and if he becomes a Zebra, he’ll be following a path forged by his father.

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Merrett skips optional return, Tiger cub’s blow, Curnow turns heads

Zach Merrett has skipped the first day of pre-season training despite traditionally joining early sessions in previous years, while there’s good news and bad news for Richmond.

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‘Nightmare’: Tanner Bruhn calls for justice over false rape allegations

The lawyer for Geelong midfielder Tanner Bruhn says his client has been “to hell and back” after being falsely accused of sexual assault and wants those responsible to be held to account.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA- NewsWire Photos SEPTEMBER 18, 2025: HOLD-.SUPPRESSION ORDERS APPLY. A hearing in the Geelong Magistrate Court for Geelong football club player (left) Tanner Bruhn, 22, and (right) Patrick Sinnott accused of rape and sexual assault. Picture: NewsWire/ David Crosling

The exchange that led to the charges against Tanner Bruhn being dropped

An incredible court exchange has revealed the sexual assault allegation against Geelong midfielder Tanner Bruhn was false. See how it played out.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 17: Jason Horne-Francis of the Power comes off injured during the 2025 AFL Round 10 match between Yartapuulti (Port Adelaide Power) and the Geelong Cats at Adelaide Oval on May 17, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by James Elsby/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘A bit scared’: JHF reveals ‘pop’ which triggered surgery

Port Adelaide midfielder Jason Horne-Francis has spoken about the ‘pop’ he heard on day one of pre-season which triggered the star being booked in for surgery.

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Leigh Matthews, Tom Morris and Jimmy Bartel. Footy on Nine launch. Pic: Fiona Hamilton

Angry Nine bosses plot move to block Morris’ bombshell defection

Tom Morris faces an anxious wait as angry network bosses at Channel 9 consider wielding their power to delay his stunning switch to rival network Channel 7.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 06: Nathan Buckley, Senior Coach of the Magpies and Chris Scott, Senior Coach of the Cats shake hands before the 2019 AFL First Qualifying Final match between the Geelong Cats and the Collingwood Magpies at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 06, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Innovation or concern? Cats’ balancing act with Bucks’ arrival

The Cats do things their own way — and it often always works. But how will Nathan Buckley balance his role in the media with working under Chris Scott at Geelong?

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 09: Chelsea Randall of the Crows kicks the ball during the 2025 AFLW Second Elimination Final match between the Adelaide Crows and the St Kilda Saints at Norwood Oval on November 9, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by James Elsby/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Crows great’s concussion battle: Isolation, setbacks and doubts

Chelsea Randall was marshalling the troops off half-back in the Crows’ commanding win over the Saints, but just months ago she didn’t know if she’d ever step on a footy field again.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 20: Hugo Mikunda of Victoria Country during the 2025 Marsh AFL National Championships U18 Boys match between Victoria Country and Victoria Metro at RSEA Park on July 20, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Riley Lockett/AFL Photos)

How Falcon fought through double blow – and why he’s a great fit for Cats

Draft hopeful Hugo Mikunda went from barbecue duties at training to catching the eye at VFL level. And it isn’t just his postcode that suggests he would fit in nicely at Geelong.

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Chasing The Dream: Zeke Uwland's injury

‘The toe is detached’: Freak injury that almost ended draft dream

His brother was screaming. Mum called an ambulance. And on a dramatic day at the Uwland family home in Burleigh Heads, the AFL dream of the draft’s best player was almost severed – literally.

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MELBOURNE, VICTORIA - OCTOBER 01: Jason Johannisen of the Bulldogs holds his Norm Smith and Premiership medals after the 2016 AFL Grand Final match between the Sydney Swans and the Western Bulldogs at Melbourne Cricket Ground on October 1, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/AFL Media/Getty Images)

Johannisen: Who really should have won 2016 Norm Smith Medal

Jason Johannisen is honoured by his 2016 Norm Smith Medal, but he says if he were in charge of the voting, another premiership hero would have it around his neck.

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Lexi Mary, 26, and Western Bulldogs player Rory Lobb, 31, got married in the Maldives on the weekend — where the AFL star proposed in 2023.

Injury scare at AFL star and influencer’s destination wedding

Western Bulldogs defender Rory Lobb and wife Lexi Lobb celebrated in style at a fairytale Maldives wedding before a dancefloor stack almost ended in disaster.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 27: Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera of the Saints after the siren during the 2025 AFL Round 20 match between the St Kilda Saints and the Melbourne Demons at Marvel Stadium on July 27, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by James Wiltshire/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Saints CEO on Opening Round, flag ambitions and Sheeran hope

St Kilda made a big splash in the off-season — and CEO Carl Dilena is bullish the club can turn the current buzz around the club into big crowds and finals footy in 2026.

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MELBOURNE , AUSTRALIA. March 3, 2024. AFL. Community Cup series. St Kilda vs North Melbourne at RSEA Park, Moorabbin. Kallan Dawson of the Kangaroos. Clears by hand despite efforts of Max King of the Saints . Pic: Michael Klein

‘Willy through and through’: top defender returns

Recruiting continues in the VFL, with Kallan Dawson returning to Williamstown after his AFL stint with North Melbourne and Footscray welcoming the son of a 200-game AFL Bulldog.

HOBART, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 17: Sam Banks of the Tigers in action during the round 23 AFL match between North Melbourne Kangaroos and Richmond Tigers at Ninja Stadium on August 17, 2025 in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Steve Bell/Getty Images)

Emerging Tiger lifts lid on Tassie links

An emerging Richmond star who is out of contract in 2027 and being linked with a move to his home state, has addressed the talk as he reveals what he is looking forward to next season.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos September 27, 2025: The 2025 AFL Grand Final between the Geelong Cats and Brisbane Lions. The Brisbane Lions and their fans celebrate the premiership win. Picture: NewsWire / Nadir Kinani

‘Football is dead’: Fans savage AFL’s Wildcard round bombshell

The AFL’s decision to expand finals with a wildcard round has triggered an explosive backlash, with supporters claiming the league has lost touch with its base.

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NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. August 21st, 2025 . Round 24 . Essendon vs Carlton at the MCG . Patrick Cripps of the Blues clears as he is tackled by Zach Merrett and Kyle Langford of the Bombers during the 2nd qtr. . Picture: Michael Klein

Wildcard weekend will be the shot in the arm footy needs in 2026

After years of dancing around the idea, the AFL will finally bite the bullet on a wildcard round in 2026. Fans will hate it, but here’s why the league had to bring it in.

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HOBART, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 17: Toby Nankervis of the Tigers leads out the team during the round 23 AFL match between North Melbourne Kangaroos and Richmond Tigers at Ninja Stadium on August 17, 2025 in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Steve Bell/Getty Images)

Why now is the ‘perfect time’ for Richmond to move games to Tassie

With Richmond locked in to play home games in Tasmania over the next two years, the Tigers have declared it is the “perfect time” for the deal. See who they could play and plans for a potential VFL clash.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 08: Dyson Sharp (c) of South Australia celebrates a goal during the Marsh AFL National Championships U18 Boys match between South Australia and Victoria Metro at Alberton Oval, on June 08, 2025, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Coach’s captaincy fear debunked by top prospect in Dons’ sights

South Australian coach Tony Bamford reveals why he almost denied star prospect Dyson Sharp the captaincy before the teenager’s emphatic response changed everything.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 22: AFL CEO Andrew Dillon speaks at the 2025 Brownlow Medal on September 22, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

Insecure AFL’s wildcard move fuelled not by fans – but by greed

Wildcard weekend is officially coming, but don’t get it twisted, this isn’t about helping the game or the mid-tier clubs, and it’s about to make September way more predictable. HAVE YOUR SAY

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SuperCoach keeper league draft rankings

Ultimate SuperCoach under-23 keeper league draft rankings

Who goes at No.1 in a SuperCoach keeper league draft? Experts rank the AFL’s best young talent to set up a decade of fantasy domination.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIAÃ June 15, 2024. AFL Round 14. Richmond vs Hawthorn at the MCG. Richmonds Dustin Martin during the 4th qtr. . Pic: Michael Klein

Dusty’s back: Martin set for state league return

A Richmond Tigers premiership legend is set to make his footy return with an expected trip to the NT to play for a powerhouse club. Read what’s happening.

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