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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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AFLW Phantom Draft: How the top 20 picks could fall

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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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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Sullivan Robey looks for an Eastern teammate.

Six games, huge interest: Meet this year’s ultimate draft bolter

He just produced a 40-disposal, three-goal masterclass in the Coates League. It’s no wonder AFL recruiters are getting excited about Sullivan Robey. This is his story.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 1: Taylor Walker of the Crows celebrates a goal during the 2025 AFL Round 21 match between the Adelaide Crows and the Hawthorn Hawks at Adelaide Oval on August 1, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Schembri/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘He was 100-1 to get to 300’: Tex’s journey — told by those closest

Taylor Walker’s path to becoming Adelaide’s fifth 300-game player has been filled with plenty of highs and lows — some that almost ended his career. Go inside Tex’s rollercoaster ride here.

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Finals crystal ball: AFL’s imperfect rebels could decide the flag race

Bailey Smith heads a crew of September wildcards who have all battled personal demons. This might be the month for footy’s rough diamonds. Check out all our predictions for the finals series.

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ADELAIDE , AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 16: Alex Neal-Bullen of the Crows and Jake Soligo of the Crows walk off after the win during the 2025 AFL Round 23 match between the Adelaide Crows and the Collingwood Magpies at Adelaide Oval on August 16, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Fortress Adelaide: Crows’ home powder keg set to explode

The Crows have lost one game this season at Adelaide Oval, but there was a secret weapon missing. It’s all part of what’s made their home turf a place to fear playing yet again.

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Saints’ $4m investment rolls on — but is it good enough for finals?

Jack Silvagni will play for St Kilda next year, along with fellow former Blue Tom De Koning. They’re not the only ones coming though, so how good can they be in 2026?

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 08: Charlie Curnow of the Blues and Tom McCartin of the Swans compete for the ball during the 2023 AFL First Elimination Final match between the Carlton Blues and the Sydney Swans at Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 08, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘He wants to get out’: Swans star endorses bombshell Charlie chase

Two-time Coleman Medallist Charlie Curnow’s potential move to Sydney has received a massive endorsement from one Swans superstar who sees fireworks ahead.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 22: Zak Butters of the Power hugs Ken Hinkley, Senior Coach of the Power after the win during the 2025 AFL Round 24 match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Gold Coast Suns at Adelaide Oval on August 22, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Butters’ tears, Ken’s last words: Inside Port’s Best and Fairest

Zak Butters has taken out his third consecutive best and fairest at Port Adelaide, as the Power said a final farewell to Ken Hinkley in an emotional John Cahill Medal.

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Tasmanian footy legend Peter Hudson with the statue unveiled in his honour today in the town where it all started - New Norfolk. Picture: James Bresnehan

New medal struck to honour Tassie footy megastar

EXCLUSIVE: A new award has been named in honour of Tasmanian football icon Peter Hudson. Here is your first look at the brand new medal.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 02: Suspended Adelaide Crows AFL player Izak Rankine speaks to the media at Adelaide Airport on September 02, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. Rankine returns home from his overseas trip, speaking publicly for the first time since he was suspended for a homophobic slur in the AFL match on August 16th. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

‘We’ve missed him’: Rankine addresses Crows after Italy trip

Izak Rankine’s first movements since returning from Italy have been revealed, with Matthew Nicks welcoming the star Crow back to West Lakes for the first time since his ban.

Crows fans celebrate a Ben Keays goal during the AFL Gather Round match between the Adelaide Crows and Geelong Cats at the Adelaide Oval on April 10, 2025. Photo by Phil Hillyard (Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - NO ON SALES - copyright Phil Hillyard )

Phantom goals, camps, spoons: It’s all led here for Crows diehards

It’s been eight years since the Crows played a final, and ever since that night against the Cats, it’s been nothing but chaos. Lachlan Dand writes, it’s been a long road back to earning the fans’ trust.

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LAUNCESTON, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 13: Izak Rankine of the Crows looks dejected after the game 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)

‘I’m no victim’: Watch ‘deeply sorry’ Rankine break his silence

After landing back in Adelaide on Tuesday night, Izak Rankine fronted the media for the first time since his homophobic slur ban, saying ‘there was no excuse’ for what happened.

GWS Giants captain Toby Greene at Engie Stadium ahead of their Elimination Final against Hawthorn. Photo by Phil Hillyard (Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - NO ON SALES - copyright Phil Hillyard )

From hothead to hero: The making of Toby Greene

In 2021, Toby Greene sat on the sidelines, banned as his side were knocked out of finals. Now, five years on, the Giant skipper has completed a transformation to one of the AFL’s most inspirational leaders.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 28: Shaun Mannagh of the Cats poses after being awarded the AFL Coaches' Association Best Young Player during the 2025 AFL Awards at Centrepiece on August 28, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by James Wiltshire/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘I’ll show you’: Mannagh’s game day motivation from past draft snubs

Shaun Mannagh was overlooked until he was 26, and his first two seasons saw him win the AFLCA best young player award. The former VFL star sheds light on his mixed emotions and playing with a chip on his shoulder.

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ADELAIDE , AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 16: Taylor Walker of the Crows with fans after the win during the 2025 AFL Round 23 match between the Adelaide Crows and the Collingwood Magpies at Adelaide Oval on August 16, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Straight to the pub? Where Tex sees himself in 10 years

Taylor Walker is flummoxed when asked where he sees himself in 10 years. There are many paths open to him — media, coaching, business — but he says a simpler path might be the answer.

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Adelaide captain Jordan Dawson at Crows training ahead of Thursday night's Showdown. Pictured on May 1st, 2024 at Adelaide Oval. Picture: Tom Huntley

Experts reveal week one SuperCoach Finals teams

Pick the biggest September stars in your own SuperCoach Finals squad. See who the experts are picking here.

Tasmania Devils player Fraser Turner. Picture: Jacob Doole.

‘It means a lot more’: Why Tassie born is pushing for Devils VFL berth

With the dream of putting on the Map in the VFL competition in 2026, Fraser Turner is doing what he can to represent the state as the 25-year-old still hunts an AFL lifeline.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 24: Josh Ward of the Hawks celebrates kicking a goal during the round 20 AFL match between Hawthorn Hawks and Carlton Blues at Melbourne Cricket Ground on July 24, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

‘Let yourself fail’: Reason for Hawk’s breakout year

Hawthorn’s charge to the finals has paralleled the rise of a young gun who says opening up to his mistakes has been an important step.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 19: Charlie Curnow of the Blues takes possession of the ball during the round 19 AFL match between Carlton Blues and Melbourne Demons at Melbourne Cricket Ground on July 19, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

The potential trades which could pry Charlie Curnow out of Carlton

Charlie Curnow wants out of Carlton. But what would it actually take to see the star forward leave? Josh Barnes answers questions about the Blues spearhead, and unpacks his options.

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GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 01: Lawson Humphries of the Cats poses for a photograph during a Geelong Cats AFL training session at GMHBA Stadium on September 01, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Second-year blues? Cat’s candid admission on ‘tough’ season

Lawson Humphries is only 22, but even Shaun Mannagh feels young in his company. And the skilful defender’s honest reflections on his 2025 campaign show he is mature beyond his years.

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Richard Goyder from the AFL.

Goyder’s days are numbered — he won’t be missed

No-one talks up the tenuous achievements of faceless men in suits better than the AFL establishment. But Richard Goyder’s reign isn’t worthy of celebration and his exit from the game can’t come soon enough.

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NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. September 3rd, 2025 . Collingwood training at Olympic Park. Bobby Hill of the Magpies cuts a lonely figure running by himself after todays Captains run . Picture: Michael Klein

Bobby’s back: See the pics from the track as Hill presses for recall

Bobby Hill won’t play against Adelaide, but the Norm Smith medallist has pressed his case for a recall later in the finals at Collingwood’s captain run. See the pics from training.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 30: Brody Mihocek of the Magpies kicks a goal, with Jarman Impey of the Hawks during the 2025 AFL Round 12 match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Hawthorn Hawks at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on May 30, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by James Wiltshire/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘Outloved’: Turning point in Hawthorn’s season

A bruising defeat where they were “outloved” by Collingwood acted as a turning point in the Hawks’ season.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 16: Clayton Oliver of the Demons marks the ball during the round 23 AFL match between Hawthorn Hawks and Melbourne Demons at Melbourne Cricket Ground on August 16, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick/Getty Images)

‘Whatever happens happens’: Clarry opens up over trade noise

Clayton Oliver has opened up on the rumours around whether he will depart Melbourne, while also paying tribute to Max Gawn and Simon Goodwin for helping him through dark times.

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Essendon captain Zach Merrett is believed to be disgruntled

Dons asked for belief — players listened, watched, and want out

Essendon has asked for belief in its process from its playing group as the club tried another rebuild. But when you have to sell the vision to the captain every 12 months, you’re not travelling well.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 22: Nathan Buckley is seen during Robert Walls Funeral Service at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on May 22, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘Not a crisis, but…’: Dons’ fears, Bucks meets Tassie, Nas’ dream

Essendon isn’t in a crisis… yet. But here’s what could spark it. Plus the Nathan Buckley meeting that could decide his coaching future and Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera’s dream from the saints.

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