The battle for Tom De Koning’s signature is well and truly on, but one AFL great is urging Carlton to be wary of the ruckman’s price tag, suggesting they could use the money for other needs.
Carlton’s 2024 trade period was praised, but there were some sceptics. It’s not too late to turn 2025 around, but the runway is shortening. How did it get here and where could they turn?
Amid growing calls for Oscar Allen to give up the captaincy of the West Coast Eagles after meeting with Sam Mitchell, CEO Don Pyke is standing by his skipper.
Gillon McLachlan, Andrew Dillon and Laura Kane all had history in the VAFA. Now, the brass at AFL house is adding another heavy hitter from Melbourne’s amateur footy competition.
Craig McRae has a lot on his plate. The Pies coach sits down with Mick McGuane and Glenn McFarlane to chat Brayden Maynard, Scott Pendlebury, the next wave, his own future and more.
2025 might be a slow march toward the inevitable for Simon Goodwin and the Demons. Where do they go from here and who could be on the chopping block to accelerate the rebuild?
Power coach Ken Hinkley has spoken about Zak Butters’ ‘really, really strong’ connection to Port Adelaide after reports the star will seek a return to Victoria come season’s end.
A highly-rated draft prospect made a huge statement in the opening round of the Coates League – but an eye-catching big man wasn’t far behind. See the exclusive stats, full rankings.
Footy – and the people who make the game – is changing like never before. ED BOURKE discovers the AFL’s trailblazers at the forefront of a new era.
Joel Smith was hit with a huge suspension under the AFL anti-doping code after a positive match-day test in 2023 – now, for the first time, the 29-year-old has spoken out.
Dan Capiron was jealous, confused and ashamed after missing out in his draft year. But crossing to Geelong VFL proved to be life-changing. The Cats’ VFL captain opens up on his defining shift and draft hopeful Charlie McCartin.
The bloodletting of the Demons’ disastrous start continued on Monday night as Simon Goodwin and his side was hit from all directions. Plus, Zak Butters’ future and all the big talking points.
There is plenty of money to be made in SuperCoach – if you pick the right players. See who to trade in and out for round 4.
Carlton and Collingwood may be fiercest of enemies bracing for one of the biggest games of the year so far, but Craig McRae has extended an olive branch to Michael Voss.
An assessment panel into the proposed stadium for the new Tasmanian AFL team has labelled it an ‘alien’ on the Hobart skyline — saying it would cost more to build and deliver less.
With the local footy season just days away, there’s plenty of ex-AFL guns who have found new homes for this season. See where you can see them in action.
Leek Aleer’s latest speccie has thrust the GWS defender’s future back into the limelight as St Kilda continues to come calling for the prodigious talent while he’s stuck in the VFL. Will he leave?
Andrew Krakouer epitomised making the most of a second chance at life. Lauren Wood writes about the man who never shied away from his mistakes and tried to give his all back.
After initially targeting a football-savvy chief executive to help the club confront some upcoming complicated questions, the Demons have had to broaden the search for their next CEO.
Geelong’s captain has spoken out about a Tiger’s ban for pushing as the Cats chief executive provides an update on the league’s audit of its third party player payments.
Power defender Kane Farrell has revealed his decision to re-sign with the club was aided by the succession plan that will see Josh Carr take over as senior coach from next season.
The AFL world is mourning the sudden death of former Richmond and Collingwood forward Andrew Krakouer, who passed away in Perth on Sunday night.
Opposition players describe him as sticky and one of the best runners in the competition. But a simple shift from the Swans in pre-season has elevated James Jordon to another level.
The state leagues are in full swing around the country – so who’s started the year with a bang? From draft smokies to local footy graduates, we’ve got the exclusive stats on every player.
Many Cats fans wouldn’t recognise this player if he walked past them on the street. But he has been a shining light over a tough couple of weeks for the club. And another big job looms.
Izak Rankine is making good on a pre-season promise of more midfield time – and it is turning into SuperCoach gold. See every CBA and kick-in from round 3.
Who are the best 25 VFL players of the 21st century? Commentator and former leading VFL player Nigel Carmody and reporter Paul Amy name their list of the best of the best.
Adelaide’s win over the Roos wasn’t as pretty as their first two victories in 2025, but Matthew Nicks has praised his troops – plus giving an update on Josh Rachele.
Hawthorn’s perfect start to 2025 continued in round 3, all thanks to footy’s ‘USB adapter’ Nick Watson. Jay Clark writes in The Tackle, Watson is Sam Mitchell’s newest ace up his sleeve.
Carlton face a must-win clash on Thursday night against the Pies, but it appears reinforcements are on the way, while the Cats have injury concerns of their own.
