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AFLW Phantom Draft: How the top 20 picks could fall, when bids land

It’s been tipped to be one of the more unpredictable AFLW Drafts in years – but ELIZA REILLY has her ear on the ground. Here’s how the top 20 could play out on Monday night.

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HOLD FOR SATURDAY HERALD SUN PIC DESK----Footy legend and Fox Footy commentator Dermott Brereton details his injuries and thoughts on the game for Weekend Cover story. Picture: Alex Coppel.

Statistics over passion: Derm reveals truth behind Fox Footy exit

Hawthorn great Dermott Brereton says he will still have a voice in the football media after leaving Fox Footy, declaring the network had more interest in statistically-minded analysis than emotion.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 06: Scarlett Johnson of the Knights in action during the 2025 Coates Talent League Girls Round 01 match between the Northern Knights and the Oakleigh Chargers at Highgate Recreation Reserve on April 06, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Rob Lawson/AFL Photos)

Late mail: The go-home concerns set to shape AFLW Draft

Armed with picks two and three, the Giants will have a big say on the first round of the AFLW Draft – but there is some late intel that could sway their decision. Get the latest whispers here.

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NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. August 16th, 2025 . Hawthorn vs Melbourne at the MCG. Clayton Oliver of the Demons . Picture: Michael Klein

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‘I don’t know what happened’: How Clarry found purpose again

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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NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. August 15th, 2025 . Essendon v St Kilda at Marvel Stadium, Docklands. Rowan Marshall of the Saints celebrates a 3rd quarter goal . Picture: Michael Klein

Failed trade, TDK, hair cuts down the highway — Marshall opens up

Rowan Marshall hoped to play for Geelong, but St Kilda didn’t let him go. Now, the ruckman reveals why he wanted a move, his thoughts on Tom De Koning and addresses some trade period rumours.

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SLC Students pose with AFLQ Schools Cup Trophies & AIC Aggregate Shield (L-R: Cooper Hodge, Ash Prindable, Ollie Pitt, Ben Morison, Hayden Burrows, Ethan Duke)

AIC heavyweights stake claim as Qld’s best school footy program

AFL draft prospects, an underrated gem, expert coaches and emerging talent. These are the aces that aimed up in St Laurence’s College’s fairytale season in the sport. More here on the school’s stunning results.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - September 24, 2023. AFL . Brownlow medal night at the Crown Casino in Melbourne. . Australia.. New Gold Coast Suns coach Damien Hardwick and partner Alexandra Crow. Photo by Michael Klein.

Promoted: Dimma’s partner lands full-time job at Suns

Rival clubs asked questions about Alexandra Crow’s part-time role at Gold Coast in 2025 before the AFL ticked it off. Now, the partner of coach Damien Hardwick has been promoted.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 31: Lauren Wakfer of the Eagles celebrates her goal during the AFLW Round 12 match between West Coast Eagles and Carlton Blues at Sullivan Logistics Stadium on October 31, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by James Worsfold/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

How Eagles’ 1988 inaugural finals side is inspiring Eagles’ W debut

The Eagles’ inaugural finals side trained at Ikon Park ahead of its first decider in 1988. 37 years on, West Coast’s AFLW side will make its post-season debut there – and there are some remarkable similarities between the two.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 03: Grace Egan of the Tigers is seen after the 2023 AFLW Round 01 match between the Brisbane Lions and the Richmond Tigers at Brighton Homes Arena on September 03, 2023 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Russell Freeman/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Tigers make brutal list call on popular midfielder

Sweeping change is coming to Richmond’s AFLW program with a high-profile midfielder the first casualty in a brutal list cull as the dust settles on a disappointing season.

ADELAIDE/ KAURNA YARTA, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos DECEMBER 6, 2023: Port Adelaide key defender Tom Clurey at Alberton. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Morgan Sette

What it’s like knowing you’ll be delisted but still have to ‘front up’

Tom Clurey knew he wasn’t getting a new contract for the Power mid-way through his final year. He unpacks what it was like watching your AFL career disappear in front of your eyes.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 02: Grace Kelly, Ebony Marinoff and Amy Boyle-Carr of the Crows celebrate their win during the 2025 AFLW Round 12 match between the Adelaide Crows and the Fremantle Dockers at Norwood Oval on November 2, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by James Elsby/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Marinoff: Why Saints won’t ‘absolutely pants’ Crows this time

The Saints shocked Adelaide when the two sides met in round 1, but Crows superstar Ebony Marinoff says her side isn’t rattled by it. She thinks they can take down anyone — even the Roos.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 02: Catherine Svarc of the Lions in action 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)

Lions to challenge star’s one-game ban for qualifying final

Brisbane will challenge the one-match ban handed to star midfielder Cathy Svarc, which would rule her out of the Lions’ qualifying final clash with Melbourne.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 31: Darcy Vescio of the Blues celebrates after kick a goal after the siren during the AFLW Round 12 match between West Coast Eagles and Carlton Blues at Sullivan Logistics Stadium on October 31, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by James Worsfold/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

How brutal exit meeting spurred Blues to finals return

At the end of a disastrous 2024 season, Darcy Vescio and the Blues were in an exit meeting. What they saw out the window spurred them into a revival which has returned them to finals.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 13: Clayton Oliver (left) and Max Gawn of the Demons celebrate during the 2025 AFL Round 18 match between the Melbourne Demons and the North Melbourne Kangaroos at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on July 13, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘I’m his No.1 supporter’: Gawn backs Clarry after trade move

Max Gawn has backed both Steven May and Clayton Oliver to make a splash in 2026, calling himself the ‘No.1 fan’ of the new Giant. Plus, he weighs in on the AFL’s call to scrap the bounce.

MELBOURNE , AUSTRALIA. April 7 , 2024. AFL Gather Round. Round 4. Collingwood vs Hawthorn at the Adelaide Oval. Jack Ginnivan of the Hawks tackled by Patrick Lapinski and Tom Mitchell of the Magpies during the 1st qtr. . Pic: Michael Klein

Brereton hails new ducking rules, backs Wiz, Ginni to adapt

Hawthorn great Dermott Brereton has backed Hawthorn’s small forward to adjust to new rules designed to stop ducking, while heaping praise on Greg Swann for bringing the tweak in.

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EFL Premier Division: Noble Park v Doncaster East at Pat Wright Snr Oval. JLachlan Mcdonnell - Noble Park. Picture: Valeriu Campan

Signings galore as VFL clubs crack into recruiting

In the latest VFL recruiting news, Essendon has landed one local star and has its sights set on another, and North Melbourne has made three key signings, including a former Adelaide Crow.

NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. 10th November 2024. AFLW finals week 1. Hawthorn vs Brisbane Lions at Ikon Park, Carlton. Bit of biff on the final siren . Picture: Michael Klein

Ironic twist sparking Hawks’, Lions’ fierce rivalry over $1m prize

The sweeping changes to criteria for a lucrative AFL award could ironically cost the club which would have benefited most in recent years.

Kobe McDonald playing back home in Ireland. Picture: Instagram

‘Natural abilities’: Saints sign 17yo Irish star

St Kilda has plucked a recruit from Ireland who will need to complete his studies before he crosses codes.

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Kobe McDonald has signed with the Saints

Saints, Lions sign teenage Irish prodigies

A pair of Irish teenagers will be making their way to the AFL, with St Kilda poaching 17-year-old wunderkind and the Lions a 191cm star from County Kerry. See the details.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 08: Sam Cumming (vc) of South Australia competes with Adam Sweid of Vic Metro 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)

SA draft bolter in top 10 mix as Dees, Dons circle

A North Adelaide midfielder-forward with pace to burn has catapulted up AFL Draft boards with a host of clubs inside the top 10 ready to pounce.

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NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. September 27th 2025. AFL Grand Final at the MCG. Geelong vs Brisbane Lions. Will Ashcroft and Lachie Neale celebrate a final quarter goal. Picture Lachie Millard

Footy insider reveals Lions’ salary cap, free agent secrets

Brisbane has brought in two free agents on pretty coin in the off-season, while already having some of the biggest names in the game on their list. This is how they’ve done it.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 18: Lauren Pearce of the Demons (C) in action during the AFLW Round 10 match between Melbourne Demons and Sydney Swans at Casey Fields on October 18, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images)

League rejects Demons’ Casey bid as heated reunion awaits Roos

The Demons have made a left-field request for their finals tilt, but the AFLW has knocked back their bid for a home final at Casey. Plus, the Roos are fired up over the Hawks’ snubbing of Jasmine Garner.

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Steven May and Dion Prestia

Sorrento brawl may have been over unwanted advances to woman

A Boxing Day brawl that led to charges against AFL stars Dion Prestia and Steven May may have been sparked after unwanted advances were made toward a woman.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 02: Anne Hatchard of the Crows celebrates a goal during the 2025 AFLW Round 12 match between the Adelaide Crows and the Fremantle Dockers at Norwood Oval on November 2, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by James Elsby/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Crows lock in last finals spot as Dockers handed heartbreak

Two clubs, one finals spot. That was the equation facing the Crows and Dockers on Sunday, and Adelaide proved they were up to the challenge, locking in the top eight and more heartbreak for Freo.

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02/11/2025 Paris Lawrence and Daniel Rioli wedding., Pic credit: Luke Blake Photography.

Who attended Daniel Rioli’s intimate Byron Bay wedding

Gold Coast star and premiership Tiger Daniel Rioli tied the knot with DJ Paris Lawrence in an intimate Byron Bay wedding with just 80 special guests, and Dusty Martin was among them.

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NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. August 17th, 2025 . Western Bulldogs vs West Coast Eagles at Marvel Stadium. Bulldog Rory Lobb outmarks Matt Owies of the Eagles during the 2nd qtr. . Picture: Michael Klein

Lobb: Backline improvement can come from within for Bulldogs

The Bulldogs didn’t land the hulking key defender they needed during the trade period, but full back Rory Lobb says the Dogs can still improve without one.

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Blues wrap its arms around Mia Austin, who lost cousin Ben this week

Blues wrap arms around Austin family amid emotional finals return

Carlton vice-captain Mimi Hill has pledged the club will continue to wrap its arms around teammate Mia Austin and her family after the tragic passing of her cousin, Ben.

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Geelong links for Charlie Curnow

Geelong links that could unlock key to Curnow’s Sydney success

Charlie Curnow didn’t get to the Cats in the trade period, but his Geelong connections could help bring his best form to Sydney next year.

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GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Kate Hore of the Demons celebrates a goal during the 2025 AFLW Round 12 match between the Geelong Cats and the Melbourne Demons at GMHBA Stadium on November 1, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Hore head knock concern clouds Melbourne’s finals prep

Melbourne is poised to host an AFLW qualifying final — but might have to do so without its inspirational captain Kate Hore. Get the latest news from the final round here.

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Gemma Houghton of the Power celebrates kicking her 100th career goal during the AFLW match between the GWS Giants and Port Adelaide at Henson Park on November 1, 2025. Photo by Phil Hillyard (Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - NO ON SALES - copyright Phil Hillyard )

‘I’ve got to get 100’: Inside story of Port Adelaide’s history maker

With just two seconds left on the clock, Gemma Houghton seized her chance to make AFLW history with a milestone that seemed beyond reach for the Port Adelaide star only a month ago.

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