Much-needed return looms for Blues at Gather Round
The Blues are desperate for their first victory of 2025, and a big boost looks to be headed to Gather Round to take on the Eagles.
The Blues are desperate for their first victory of 2025, and a big boost looks to be headed to Gather Round to take on the Eagles.
If necessity is the mother of invention, Peter Malinauskas’ desire to keep Gather Round in South Australia will be the mother of reinvasion for footy’s biggest festival. Will it be enough?
It has taken 143 years for Sorell to field an official women’s team and on Friday night the wait is over and a former AFLW star will be the wind beneath the Eagles’ wings for their SFLW Community League debut.
While two Gather Round games divided our tipsters, other matches were more clear cut. See the round 5 tips here — and the one expert backing the Power against the Hawks.
This young Giant is crystal clear about what he wants to achieve in life – and it’s about a lot more than money. LACHY McKIRDY finds out what a day in the life of Finn Callaghan is really like.
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.
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.
Oscar Allen is either out of form, under an injury cloud, not being used correctly, or all three – with a third-gamer outshining the skipper. Eliza Reilly unpacks it, plus Freo’s massive flaw.
Darcy Moore is as happy appreciating street art as he would be watching footy. That way of thinking might be why he’s the right choice to lead a new era of footy. Moore sits down with JAY CLARK.