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Josh BarnesAFL reporter

Josh Barnes is an AFL and sport reporter with News Sport and CODE Sports, who has previously worked as the Geelong Advertiser’s Chief Footy Writer and with Leader Newspapers.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 02: Craig McRae, Senior Coach of the Magpies hugs Mason Cox of the Magpies during a Collingwood Magpies AFL training session at Olympic Park Oval on September 02, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Goodbye to ‘crazy’ Collingwood experience: Two flag Pies cut

One of footy’s most remarkable partnerships is over, with Collingwood’s American premiership hero Mason Cox revealing he won’t be returning to the club. But, what’s next?

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LAUNCESTON, AUSTRALIA - MAY 11: Rowan Marshall of the Saints looks dejected after a loss during the 2024 AFL Round 09 match between the Hawthorn Hawks and the St Kilda Saints at UTAS Stadium on May 11, 2024 in Launceston, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Big names left in limbo after failed trade deadline day deals

The deadline has come and gone, but not every star got their wish, as some of the AFL’s best walk back to their clubs with their tails between their legs.

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AFL trade grades and ratings

Every club rated: Trade’s winners, losers and the downright failures

After nine hectic days, where did your club finish – have they improved, stood still or heaven forbid, taken a backward step? Our experts rate every club’s player exchange period.

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Charlie Curnow is now a Swan.

The handshakes, sweetener and call that sent Curnow to Sydney

The Swans have given up a monster haul to secure Blues spearhead Charlie Curnow – but they say it was worth every penny. See how it went down.

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NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. 22nd March, 2025 . AFL Round 2. Essendon vs Adelaide at the MCG. Zach Merrett of the Bombers enjoyed a 4th qtr goal . Picture: Michael Klein

Dons formally knock back Hawks’ Merrett deal after ultimatum

Hawthorn gave the Bombers an ultimatum on their offer for skipper Zach Merrett, but the Dons have formally knocked back the deal to set up a tense final day of trade period. See the latest.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 10: Charlie Curnow of the Blues kicks during the round 18 AFL match between Carlton Blues and Brisbane Lions at Marvel Stadium on July 10, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Watch: Swans, Hawks’ big fish offers fall short as deadline looms

Hawthorn and Sydney have tabled their packages to lure the big fish of Zach Merrett and Charlie Curnow. But as the clock ticks down to deadline, how much more do they need to bring to the table? Watch the CODE AFL show the latest.

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AFL trade period where the deals sit.

Why the hold up? Verdict on 12 players ahead of trade deadline

The end of the trade period is nigh, but there’s still a host of names — big and small — waiting to find new homes. Here’s where everything stands.

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Your SayAFL

The AFL 2025 Trade Grades.

‘A shame’ for Bombers, Dogs pay overs: Every 2025 move graded

With the deadline in sight, the deals are starting to get done. Who are the winners and the losers so far? We run the rule over every trade – have your say now.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 05: Nathan Buckley is seen commentating for FOX Footy during the 2022 AFL Community Series match between the Essendon Bombers and the St Kilda Saints at Marvel Stadium on March 5, 2022 In Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

What Buckley’s shock Cats move means for Tassie, Fox Footy role

Nathan Buckley will coach at an AFL club for the first time since 2021. But how does that impact his media role and ambitions to coach Tasmania? Find out here.

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Will Charlie Curnow leave Carlton?

The subtle Carlton shift that opened Curnow trade door

The door has slowly creaked open for Charlie Curnow to get out of Carlton over a three-month period. Josh Barnes unpacks the change in messaging from the Blues over their superstar forward.

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