The not-so-secret weapon that makes Nick Daicos nearly unstoppable

The Magpie superstar's skill, class and decision-making are all elite, but it's all powered by one more trait, writes Cal Twomey

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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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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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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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Famous rivalry to once again open AFLW season

One of footy's famous rivalries will kick off the AFLW season to mark the 10th season of the competition

Around the state leagues: Dynamic Dogs dominate, former Pie shines

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

Draft Diaries: Remember the name Ava Usher

Ava Usher has long been touted as a star of the future. Now in her draft year, Usher sits down with AFL.com.au to talk all things footy

Draft Diaries: Introducing Ava Usher

Gold Coast Academy’s Usher on her ACL injury, rehab battles and best friend Havana Harris

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

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

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

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

Around the state leagues: Draftees impress, Eagles veteran dominates

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

'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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Crows predict fire, braced for Power response in Showdown

Port Adelaide is desperate to respond to its mauling from the Western Bulldogs with a win over fierce rivals Adelaide in Showdown 57

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Saints young gun lands Rising Star nomination after big response

Hugo Garcia is the Telstra AFL Rising Star nominee for round eight

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'It's shocking': Eagles urged to trade wantaway star to conserve club culture

Matthew Lloyd says West Coast should let Harley Reid go at season's end to allow room for new recruits who want to be at the club

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'He's got our full belief': Serong backs Longmuir after Dockers' shocker

Caleb Serong has backed Dockers coach Justin Longmuir amid Fremantle's rollercoaster run of form

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Oliver set to resume training as skipper dismisses trade talk

The Demons expect midfielder Clayton Oliver to be back in training on Tuesday

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Around the state leagues: Lion's big return, Sun's incredible day, Blue fires

Check out all the best players from this weekend's VFL, SANFL and WAFL action

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Crisp feeling the love as coaches praise Cats' 'battering ram'

Craig McRae was proud of his team's response as Jack Crisp's kick to win after the siren just missed

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Blues set for tough review of Crows loss, Adelaide skipper lauded

The Blues will take a close look at what went wrong in their loss to the Crows

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AFLW Community Camps return for 2025

All 18 teams will head out to local communities

AFL Statement - Vale Peter Nixon AO

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WATCH LIVE: 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

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

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.

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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