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TEAMS: Emerging Hawk hurt, key Giant out, big Swan dropped

The teams for Sunday's round eight games have been announced

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Puppy love: How Jacob Weitering is giving back after sudden loss

Jacob Weitering loved his dog Beau so much he even included him in his wedding. Now, after Beau's passing, the Carlton defender is channeling his grief and love into a new venture

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Bombers breathe a bit easier after injury update

News on Harry Jones' ankle was better than expected, though Essendon still left limping after close win

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Highlights: Essendon v North Melbourne

The Bombers and Kangaroos clash in round eight of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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    Highlights: Essendon v North Melbourne

    The Bombers and Kangaroos clash in round eight of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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  • 23:24

    Who Do You Barrack For? Mick Malthouse on why footy fans are unique

    In the first episode of a new series, legendary coach Mick Malthouse explains to host Bharat Sundaresan why Australian football supporters are unique among international sports fans, as Bharat tries to answer the question: who should he barrack for?

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  • 02:58

    Last two mins: Bombers hold off gallant Roos surge

    The thrilling final moments between Essendon and North Melbourne in round eight

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  • 02:13

    Captain Merrett muscles his Dons home

    Bombers skipper Zach Merrett lifts his side with some elite ball use and relentless drive in a 35-disposal masterclass

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    Allen on fan 'hate', Magpie changes, Giants back Stringer

    Nat Edwards and the Footy Feed team with all the latest news

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    GETTABLE: Vic clubs hunt premiership forward, 'Hawk that got away' stars, does Dee go?

    Cal Twomey and Riley Beveridge bring all the latest trade and draft news with a new segment on debut

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    The Round Ahead: Blue's life-changing weekend, are Dogs or Port's mids better?

    Chad Wingard, Nat Edwards & Josh Gabelich preview round eight

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  • 06:47
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    Footy Feed

    'Filthy' Lyon hits back, Roos' big call, Hawks centenary

    Nat Edwards and the Footy Feed team with all the latest news

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  • 17:06

    ACCESS: Vision shows unsung Blue's 'amazing' performance

    Damian Barrett and Matthew Lloyd with the latest news and opinions from Round 7.

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    Who's in, who's out of our Western Australian State of Origin team?

    In the last of our five-part series, we predict what Western Australia's team could look like

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    Who's in, who's out of our South Australian State of Origin team?

    With calls for State of Origin to return, our five-part series continues with our predictions for what South Australia's team could look like

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  • No rush for Neale, Swans start signings, Bombers' big trade call

    Check out all the latest trade news from around the League

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  • Your club's biggest run of consecutive goals

    Check out your club's biggest streaks for goals scored and goals conceded

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    Who's in, who's out of our Allies State of Origin team?

    With the return of representative football a hot topic, we take a look at who makes AFL.com.au's Allies side

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  • R8 preview: Rivalries reignited, who can break out of the logjam?

    State bragging rights are on the line when Brisbane takes on Gold Coast, and Sydney and GWS do battle in a huge weekend of footy

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    BARRETT: Why a new coach is the biggest risk a club can take

    Sometimes it's a case of 'better the devil you know' when it comes to senior coaches, writes Damian Barrett

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    Who's in, who's out of our Indigenous All Stars side?

    With calls for State of Origin to return, we predict what an Indigenous All Stars team could look like as part of a five-part series

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  • 17:06

    ACCESS: Vision shows unsung Blue's 'amazing' performance

    Damian Barrett and Matthew Lloyd with the latest news and opinions from Round 7.

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  • Who's in, who's out of our Victorian State of Origin team?

    In the first of a five-part series, we select AFL.com.au's Big V side as discussion continues around the return of representative football

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    First Up: Concern for 'arrogant' Cats, why Swans should change their captain

    Sarah Olle and Kane Cornes unpack the big issues from the round of footy

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AFLW News

  • AFLW Pocket Profile: Emma O'Driscoll

    She's one of the great entertainers of the AFLW, but there's plenty you may not know about Emma O'Driscoll

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  • Crows and Lions join forces for scratch match against Swans

    Adelaide and Brisbane may be the competition's most successful teams, but they combined on Saturday for a scratch match against Sydney

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  • Risk v reward: The state league dilemma facing AFLW clubs

    Club are weighing up the benefits of development at state league level against the potential cost of injury as the AFLW season nears

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  • INS AND OUTS: Your club's list changes ahead of 2025

    There was plenty of movement over the trade and draft periods, so catch up on

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  • Around the state leagues: Draftees impress, Eagles veteran dominates

    Check out all the action from the state leagues around the country

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  • 'Not just a footy game': W stars' childhood Anzac Day memories

    Bri Davey and Sophie Alexander recall their trips with family to footy's biggest day

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  • Blues move forward to inactive list due to medical condition

    Carlton forward Tarni Brown will sit out the 2025 season

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  • U16 All-Australian team revealed as SA, Sydney Academy dominate champs

    Check out all the results from the 2025 Marsh AFL National Development Championships - U16 Girls

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  • Trampolines, skate parks and Jason Derulo: Eagle's winding path to footy

    A desire to keep herself occupied as an only child helped set Bella Lewis on the path to footy

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  • Three weeks of tears, 80 phone calls: Inside Mithen's Suns move

    Making the decision to move to Gold Coast was one thing for Lily Mithen, telling her teammates and coaches was another

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Fantasy News
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    LISTEN: Oliver options, top captains, team news, more

    Calvin, Roy and Warnie bring you the round eight teams, latest Fantasy news, best captains and more

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    Fantasy ready R8: Top five captains, trade targets, draft tips, more

    Calvin brings you everything you need to get Fantasy ready for round eight

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    Fantasy stocktake: Who to buy and sell ahead of R8

    Roy explores all the Fantasy trade options ahead of round eight

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    LISTEN: Upgrade season, trade tips from the top

    It was a dream week for The Traders as they had their highest scores of the year

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    Fantasy ready R7: Top five remaining captains, trade targets, draft tips, more

    Calvin brings you everything you need to get Fantasy ready for round seven

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    LISTEN: Trades, top captains, team news, more

    Calvin, Roy and Warnie bring you the round seven teams, latest Fantasy news, best captains and more

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    Fantasy stocktake: Who to buy and sell ahead of R7

    Roy explores all the Fantasy trade options ahead of round seven

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    LISTEN: Good trades, bad trades, round six had them all

    It was a big weekend of AFL Fantasy as The Traders lick their wounds

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    LISTEN: Plenty of trade options, best captains, teams, more

    Calvin, Roy and Warnie bring you the round six teams, latest Fantasy news, best captains and more

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    Fantasy ready R6: Top five captains, trade targets, draft tips, more

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  • Bombers breathe a bit easier after injury update

    News on Harry Jones' ankle was better than expected, though Essendon still left limping after close win

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  • Hammy injury sidelines young Roos defender for up to eight weeks

    Scans show Jackson Archer suffered a high-grade left hamstring injury against Essendon

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  • Mitchell 'far from concerned' over skipper's form, defends Barrass switch

    Sam Mitchell has defended James Sicily's form and backed his own decision to send Tom Barrass forward late in the 50-point win over West Coast

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    'Outdated': Dogs coach calls for Tribunal overhaul after Curtis ban

    Premiership coach Luke Beveridge has called on the League to throw out the existing classifiable offences matrix in favour of a simplified system

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    Giant call ahead of Derby, Cox tells 'middle tier' to step up

    Ruckman may be dumped for cross-town clash, Swans need players to fill void of missing guns

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  • 'We've got some plans': Suns ponder ways to stop star Lion

    Dayne Zorko was unstoppable on his way to winning the Marcus Ashcroft Medal in both games between Brisbane and Gold Coast last season

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  • Dogs 'move away' from Ugle-Hagan talk after statement

    Luke Beveridge says latest update on star's break from the game allows everyone room to 'move beyond it'

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  • QClash record crowd looms as Lions hope for Gabba sellout

    Tickets are selling fast for the most anticipated QClash between Brisbane and Gold Coast in history

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  • 'It doesn't make sense': Clarko unleashes in wake of Roo’s lengthy ban

    Alastair Clarkson says the match review model should be reviewed immediately, not at the end of the season

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  • Injury-hit Bombers scrape home against surging Roos

    Essendon secures a three-point win over the fast-finishing North Melbourne

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Match Videos
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    Mini-Match: Essendon v North Melbourne

    Extended highlights of the Bombers and Kangaroos clash in round eight of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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    Scott post-match, R8: 'He reminds me so much of Nathan Buckley in his will to win'

    Watch Essendon’s press conference after round eight’s match against North Melbourne

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    Clarkson post-match, R8: 'It's a shame that that part of our game is getting questioned'

    Watch North Melbourne’s press conference after round eight’s match against Essendon

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  • 02:13

    Captain Merrett muscles his Dons home

    Bombers skipper Zach Merrett lifts his side with some elite ball use and relentless drive in a 35-disposal masterclass

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  • 08:13

    Highlights: Essendon v North Melbourne

    The Bombers and Kangaroos clash in round eight of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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  • 02:58

    Last two mins: Bombers hold off gallant Roos surge

    The thrilling final moments between Essendon and North Melbourne in round eight

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  • 00:34

    Kako cracks in with crafty curler at right time

    Isaac Kako conjures a timely goal for the Bombers with some class around the sticks

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  • 00:45

    Zurhaar zigs, zags and snags absolute stunner

    Cam Zurhaar breaks through a tackle, bursts forward and dribbles home a ripper as the Roos continue to press

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  • 00:50

    Luckless Bomber subbed after hamstring injury

    Essendon loses Jordan Ridley right before the main break as the injury-riddled defender appears to hurt his hamstring while being tackled

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  • 00:51

    Roo down in pain and subbed out of game

    North Melbourne is forced to substitute Jackson Archer out of the game after the rebound defender appears to hurt his hamstring before being tackled

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  • 00:39

    Skipper’s ripper: Simpkin’s sizzling finish

    Kangaroos captain Jy Simpkin nails a beauty from long range to fire up his troops

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  • 00:46

    Flying Finnbar: Maley soars and scores on debut

    Kangaroos debutant Finnbar Maley clunks a towering mark and slots a goal with his very first kick

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  • 00:56

    Perkins pops up for pair as Bombers burst early

    Archie Perkins gets Essendon off to a fast start with a couple of strong marks and finishes

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  • 00:23

    Young Saint cops huge ban for VFL hit

    Top St Kilda draftee Alix Tauru can accept a four-week ban for this hit on Brisbane's Curtis McCarthy

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  • 01:05

    Mark of the Year: Round 7

    Vote now on your favourite marks from Round 7 of the Toyota AFL Premiership Season.

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  • 01:41

    Goal of the Year: Round 7

    Vote now on your favourite goals from Round 7 of the Toyota AFL Premiership Season.

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  • 20:12

    Mini-Match: Hawthorn v West Coast

    Extended highlights of the Hawks and Eagles clash in round seven of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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  • 20:26

    Mini-Match: Carlton v Geelong

    Extended highlights of the Blues and Cats clash in round seven of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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  • 10:13

    Mitchell post-match, R7: 'I won't be looking at what the opposition do, that's up to them.'

    Watch Hawthorn’s press conference after round seven’s match against West Coast

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  • 08:16

    Highlights: Hawthorn v West Coast

    The Hawks and Eagles clash in round seven of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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  • Young Guns back in action before Mid-Season Draft

    Victoria and Tasmania’s leading Mid-Season Rookie Draft hopefuls will team up against a Victoria Country U18 team this Sunday in final game of the Young Guns Series

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  • One week to go until AFL26 video game hits shelves

    The AFL and Australian game developer Big Ant Studios are excited to launch AFL26, the newest AFL video game that will connect fans and gamers alike, available from Thursday, May 8

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  • AFL launches new off-field career development program to support women athletes

    The AFL has launched a brand-new suite of learning and development offerings to support women athletes off the field

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  • AFL congratulates Jack Crisp

    The AFL today congratulates Jack Crisp as he is set to play his 245th consecutive match, passing Jim Stynes for the longest games streak in VFL/AFL history

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  • Celebrating Community Umpiring Week

    The AFL and broader football community will come together in Round 8 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season to celebrate Community Umpiring Week

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  • WATCH: Young Guns to take stage ahead of AFL Mid-Season Draft

    The 2025 Young Guns Series will be played over the next fortnight, with the two-match talent showcase set to again feature a host of Victoria and Tasmania’s top prospects eligible for the AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft.

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  • AFL statement on Noah Balta

    The AFL has released a statement in relation to the court sentencing of Richmond player Noah Balta

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  • Pete Murray to perform at Magpies-Bombers Anzac Day match

    Pete Murray will perform ahead of the annual Anzac Day match between Collingwood and Essendon

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  • Watch LIVE: Australia U18 Girls v All Stars from 1.30pm AEST

    The 2025 Marsh AFL National Academy Girls will represent Australia when they take on a national All Stars team in a talent showcase in Melbourne on Sunday

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