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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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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 01: Ken Hinkley, Senior Coach of the Power and Zak Butters of the Power celebrate during the 2020 AFL First Qualifying Final match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Geelong Cats at Adelaide Oval on October 01, 2020 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Ken’s call: Butters’ future, Marshall move and straight-sets Crows

Fresh from leaving the Power just over three months ago, Ken Hinkley gives his assessment on the Zak Butters state of play, change at Port Adelaide and where the crosstown rivals stand.

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Collingwood star Jordan De Goey and his fiance Aisha Jade McKinnon have announced the birth of their daughter Tatum Grey de Goey. Tatum was born on December 5, 2025. Picture: Instagram/@jordydegoey

‘Absolutely obsessed’: Baby joy for Collingwood star Jordan De Goey

Jordan De Goey and his partner Aisha Jade McKinnon have shared their baby joy, saying they are “absolutely obsessed” with their “perfect” daughter.

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GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 08: Dylan Shiel of the Bombers looks dejected after a loss during the 2025 AFL Round 22 match between the Geelong Cats and the Essendon Bombers at GMHBA Stadium on August 8, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Shiel sent to tribunal, looking at ban under little-known clause

Essendon’s Dylan Shiel is facing suspension for causing his own teammate’s fall, with the AFL tribunal to decide his fate. Details here.

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GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 08: Zach Merrett of the Bombers in action during the 2025 AFL Round 22 match between the Geelong Cats and the Essendon Bombers at GMHBA Stadium on August 8, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Merrett breaks hand as Scott admits ‘real coaching challenge’

Essendon captain Zach Merrett is unlikely to play game 250 next week — with coach Brad Scott conceding the club’s injury crisis has made life tough in the coaches box.

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‘Out of place’ ex-Pie’s bizarre run-in with Gout Gout, US Olympic star

Nathan Kreuger went from playing VFL with Geelong to having dinner with Gout Gout in Monaco mid-season. Ther former Collingwood and Geelong tall on how it happened and his recent bag in local footy.

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Jaidyn Stephenson sacked AFL podcast

I cost myself an AFL career, but I’m not the ratbag you think

Jaidyn Stephenson isn’t who you might think he is. He’s made mistakes, but wants people to know he’s not the ratbag he was often portrayed as during his AFL career.

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GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 08: Luamon Lual of the Bombers leaps during the round 22 AFL match between Geelong Cats and Essendon Bombers at GMHBA Stadium on August 08, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

‘Dangerous’ act could see Bomber banned for teammate’s fall

Essendon’s Dylan Shiel is in hot water for causing a nasty fall by pushing his opponent into the path of his teammate. Could he face a suspension? See what Brad Scott had to say post game here.

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PORT ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - Advertiser Photos February 9, 2024: Port Adelaide AFL premiership captain Warren Tredrea has won the highly publicised battle for a place on the Power's board. He is pictured at Alberton Oval. Picture: Naomi Jellicoe

Port great’s board spot still hangs in balance after delay

Port Adelaide began reviewing Warren Tredrea’s board position six weeks ago over a controversial podcast episode, but there has been another delay.

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MELBOURNE , AUSTRALIA. May 25, 2024. Carlton vs Gold Coast Suns at Marvel Stadium. Patrick Cripps of the Blues celebrates a 4th quarter goal . Pic: Michael Klein

Blue party poopers? Carlton’s chance to cause finals chaos

Damien Hardwick once said he hates going to Marvel Stadium. And as Nathan Buckley writes, Carlton is capable of giving him another reason to despite Docklands.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 05: Damien Hardwick, Senior Coach of the Suns looks on during the round 17 AFL match between Essendon Bombers and Gold Coast Suns at Marvel Stadium on July 05, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Suns coach reaffirms club’s love for Top End amid pull-out rumours

Gold Coast Suns coach Damien Hardwick has reaffirmed his side’s love for playing in Darwin amid reports the club could pull out of its Top End partnership. Read what he said.

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NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. July 25th , 2025 . AFL Round 20. Essendon vs Western Bulldogs at Marvel Stadium. Jordan Ridley of the Bombers after injuring his hamstring during tonights game . Picture: Michael Klein

Bombers head back to Qatar, USA in bid to solve injury crisis

Essendon have a plan to prevent their 2025 injury crisis from repeating next year, with a number of players set for overseas trips. Jon Ralph has more.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 14: Umpire Troy Pannell calls for the video review during the round seven AFL match between the St Kilda Saints and the Carlton Blues at Etihad Stadium on May 14, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mark Dadswell/Getty Images)

‘8 unwarranted free kicks’: Ex-AFL umpire’s controversial calls

Footage from a controversial AFL match has a whistleblower raising questions about how ex-umpire Troy Pannell made those free kick calls. SEE THE VIDEO.

NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. August 5 th, 2025 . AFL Round 22. Hawthorn vs Collingwood at the MCG . Jeremy Howe of the Magpies gets loaded onto stretcher after being knocked unconcious in a collision with Jai Newcombe of the Hawks during the 1st qtr. . Picture: Michael Klein

‘Recovering well’: Veteran OK as Magpies freefall

From premiership favourites to fourth place: Collingwood’s dramatic fall continues as defender cleared of injury after sickening collision.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 03: Michael Voss, senior coach of the Blues looks on during the round 21 AFL match between the Fremantle Dockers and Carlton Blues at Optus Stadium on August 03, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

‘Doesn’t shift’: Voss backs in game plan despite push for change

Despite a slide down the ladder and being pressed for change, Michael Voss has backed in the Blues game style, declaring the core football beliefs ‘doesn’t shift too much.’

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 29: Tom Lynch of the Tigers walks from the ground after the round 16 AFL match between Richmond Tigers and Adelaide Crows at Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 29, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

Why Tigers won’t ‘put a ceiling’ on spearhead

The Richmond spearhead penned a one-year extension this week, but his coach says the door is wide open for future extensions.

NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. August 5 th, 2025 . AFL. Carlton training at IKON Park. Michael Voss, senior coach of Carlton at training today . Picture: Michael Klein

‘Quite different’: Voss downplays board backing

Carlton coach Michael Voss said the outside “theatre” around his future was routine and “business as usual” for him.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - August 17 , 2023. AFL . Assistant coach Troy Chaplin during Melbournes training session at Casey Fields in Cranbourne. Photo by Michael Klein.

Caretaker coach’s stance on full-time gig

Former Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley says there’s a compelling case to take on the Melbourne job, but the caretaker coach thinks differently.

NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. August 5 th, 2025 . AFL Round 22. Hawthorn vs Collingwood at the MCG . James Worpel of the Hawks celebrates a 4th quarter goal . Picture: Michael Klein

‘Go a long way’: Hawks’ bold claim

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell believes his team can make a deep finals run despite needing to beat Melbourne and Brisbane to secure their spot in September.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 07: Craig McRae, Senior Coach of the Magpies looks dejected after losing the round 22 AFL match between Hawthorn Hawks and Collingwood Magpies at Melbourne Cricket Ground on August 07, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

‘Old and slow’: Pies’ worst nightmare now a reality

Collingwood coach Craig McRae said it himself, they were too ‘old and slow’ as they got exposed by a fiery Hawthorn on Thursday night. But the question is, can they fix it in two weeks?

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‘I’ve stuffed up here’: The moment Stephenson let betting scandal slip

Jaidyn Stephenson was banned for 10 matches in 2019 after a betting scandal. It could have been a lot worse for the former Pie and Roo. What saved him? Apparently, the fact that the bets lost.

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How Gryan Miers became the AFL's best kick

Only 13 per cent of players can hit this kick. Watch Gryan Miers nail it

Gryan Miers is the AFL’s best kick. He’s also the league’s most unusual. Watch the passes only he can pull off as he talks Josh Barnes through the inspiration behind his kicking.

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NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. August 5 th, 2025 . AFL Round 22. Hawthorn vs Collingwood at the MCG . James Worpel of the Hawks celebrates a 4th quarter goal . Picture: Michael Klein

Hawks ‘make a mess’ of Pies, fire finals warning shot

When the lights are bright, it seems that’s when Sam Mitchell’s Hawks fly. Finals will always have the most spotlight, so it looks like Hawthorn are timing their run to perfection.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 19: Michael Voss, Senior Coach of the Blues watches on 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)

Blues target Hinkley after making ‘calm, rational’ call on Voss’ future

Carlton has backed Michael Voss to be their coach into 2026, with Robert Priestley making it “absolutely clear” they’re backing their man in as Ken Hinkley looms as a key target for Graham Wright.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 25: Patrick Dangerfield of the Cats and Taylor Walker of the Crows are seen during the 2023 Brownlow Medal at Crown Palladium on September 25, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Veterans managed as Tom Lynch returns after massive ban

Just a few weeks out from finals, some veterans have been rested in round 22 as Tom Lynch makes his AFL return after that sickening hit on Crow Jordon Butts.

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2026 AFL draft prospect Dougie Cochrane playing for South Australia's under-16s. Picture: Peter Argent

Power eyes draft bonanza as Cochrane NGA hopes grow

Footy recruiters believe Dougie Cochrane is the clear no. 1 draft prospect for 2026. It’s why the Power are so desperate to have him tied to their Next Generation Academy.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 28: Patrick Cripps of the Blues celebrates with Michael Voss, Senior Coach of the Blues during the 2023 AFL Round 20 match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Carlton Blues at The Melbourne Cricket Ground on July 28, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Rational? Informed? This isn’t the Carlton we’ve come to laugh at

The Blues have been known to turn on their own, it’s what we’ve all come to laugh at in recent times, writes Scott Gullan. So maybe Graham Wright’s change will be bigger than just the coach.

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What's next for Carlton after recommitting to Michael Voss

Michael Voss survives — but not everyone at Carlton is safe

Michael Voss will coach Carlton into 2026. But how many of the stars, assistants, and support staff will Graham Wright have in the gun instead? Jon Ralph and Glenn McFarlane unpack where to from here for the Blues.

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