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  • 18:16

    First Up: 'Embarrassing' Harley act, Kane on fixture 'disgrace'

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

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  • MATCH REPORT

    The Coast with the most: Suns sink Eagles in record-breaking win

    Gold Coast has defeated West Coast by 87 points in Perth to notch its biggest-ever win

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  • OPINION

    Nine things we learned: Good kicking makes all the difference

    The post-Hawkins Cats still look dangerous up forward plus more round one lessons

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  • MATCH REPORT

    Lachie thief! Unlikely hero as Giants steal victory late from Demons

    A late goal from Greater Western Sydney sees the Giants beat Melbourne by three points at the MCG

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Latest News
  1. Opinion
    Opinion

    Nine things we learned: Good kicking makes all the difference

    The post-Hawkins Cats still look dangerous up forward plus more round one lessons

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    opinion

  2. The Coast with the most: Suns sink Eagles in record-breaking win

    Gold Coast has defeated West Coast by 87 points in Perth to notch its biggest-ever win

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    match report

  3. WATCH: What the coaches said in round one

    Watch all the coach press conferences after their round one games

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  4. Dees optimistic after new faces shine, Giants play down injury concern

    Simon Goodwin is optimistic despite his side's loss on Sunday

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  5. Lachie thief! Unlikely hero as Giants steal victory late from Demons

    A late goal from Greater Western Sydney sees the Giants beat Melbourne by three points at the MCG

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    match report

  6. MATCH REVIEW: Young Roo, key Swan both cop lengthy bans

    The Match Review findings for Saturday's round one games are in

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  7. No excuses for Saints amid injury chaos, Nicks pleased

    The Saints have been hit hard by injury, but coach Ross Lyon said it was no excuse for their performance against the Crows

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  8. Final teams locked in for Eagles-Suns. LIVE from 3.10pm AWST

    Follow all the action from Sunday's round one games

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  9. Crows put on a show in demolition of Saints

    The Crows have recorded a strong win over the Saints

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    match report

  10. Horses for courses: Cox flexible on McCartin's best fit

    The Swans are prepared to use Tom McCartin at both ends of the ground this year

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  11. 'We want to be a bigger club': Inside the Saints' grand plans

    On the eve of the 2025 season, AFL.com.au's Josh Gabelich spent a day at St Kilda

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  12. What to expect from Mini's Eagles as the 'unknown' awaits

    Nathan Schmook takes a look at what the Eagles may look like under new coach Andrew McQualter

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  13. 'You've got to earn respect': Suns recruit out to prove himself

    John Noble says settling in at Gold Coast has been similar to walking into Collingwood has a mid-season draftee

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  14. Bulldogs positive on defender after horror collision

    Signs are good for Luke Cleary despite being taken to hospital, Clarko disappointed with Roos' slow start

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  15. 'Rare talent' Houston delivers, McRae explains Pendlebury plan

    Collingwood's coach says he's 'very happy' with star recruit, Ken Hinkley's not so joyful about Port Adelaide's performance

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  16. Broadcast Guide: How to watch Round One in your state

    Get a state-by-state broadcast guide to Round One of the 2025 AFL season

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Fantasy News
  1. Fantasy
    Fantasy

    Ultimate Fantasy guide: Confirmed rookies, tips, more

    We've got everything you need to pick, or change, your Fantasy Classic team

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  2. Fantasy
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    There's still a chance to play AFL Fantasy: Pick this team

    Miss the jump? You can pick a team without Tigers and Blues

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  3. Fantasy
    Fantasy

    Fantasy ready R1: Top five captains, trap or treat, draft, more

    Everything you need to know as AFL Fantasy begins

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  4. Fantasy
    Fantasy

    LISTEN: R1 teams, final tips, captains, more

    Join The Traders for the latest news, teams, captains and more

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Injury Latest

  1. Bombers take another hit with injury to key forward

    Essendon's round one loss has been made worse with a hamstring injury to Kyle Langford confirmed

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  2. Saints gun ruled out of R1, at least three in line to debut

    Ross Lyon has ruled Mitchito Owens out of St Kilda's round one match, paving the way for at least three debutants

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  3. In the mix: Who could play for your club in R1?

    Who's struggling, who's a test, check out the players from your list who are a little sore

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  4. 'Heartbreaking' setback as Lion suffers fresh ACL tear

    Lincoln McCarthy has ruptured his ACL again as he was pushing to return from the same injury he suffered almost 12 months ago

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AFLW News

  1. AFL appoints AFLW Umpire Head Coach

    AFL Executive General Manager of Football Laura Kane is pleased to announce the appointment of Annie White as AFLW Umpire Head Coach

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  2. AFLW Pocket Profile: Beth Lynch

    She's the sister of Richmond spearhead Tom Lynch, but from working as a nurse to her greatest non-footy lesson, there's plenty you didn't know about Beth Lynch

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  3. How the AFLW helped Alex Lahey fall back in love with footy

    Musician and songwriter Alex Lahey joined the Between Us podcast to chat about her love for the Saints, and how the AFLW helped her fall back in love with football

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    podcasts

  4. Despite a famous surname, Narelle Long is forging her own path

    She may be part of one of footy's most famous families, but Narelle Long is forging her own path within the sport

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Trade and Contracts

  1. Key Cat re-signs, cyclone creates MSD issue, another father-son for Blues?

    Check out all the latest trade news from around the League

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  2. Saints offering De Koning 'millions more' than Carlton

    The race for the Blues ruck is heating up and he's got at least two lucrative offers in front of him, Cal Twomey tells Gettable in its return for 2025

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  3. Bulldogs in the hunt for star Sun

    Finals will lift Gold Coast's chances of re-signing Matt Rowell, but he has plenty of suitors

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  4. Eagles primed for poaching raid in four states

    It's not just about this year for West Coast as the club looks to the future and attracting big names

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    analysis

Things We Learned
  1. Opinion
    Opinion

    Nine things we learned: Good kicking makes all the difference

    The post-Hawkins Cats still look dangerous up forward plus more round one lessons

    AFL
    opinion
  2. Opinion
    Opinion

    Nine things we learned: This could be the positional move of 2024

    St Kilda's season has been one of 'what ifs?', a young Lion could take them one step further plus more round 24 lessons

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    opinion
  3. Opinion
    Opinion

    Nine things we learned: Swans veteran must be in their best 22

    Darcy Wilson is having a stellar season, a young Bulldog could be their finals wildcard, plus more round 23 lessons

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    opinion
  4. Opinion
    Opinion

    Nine things we learned: Hawk must be in All-Australian frame

    Pressure is key to the Cats' flag hopes, West Coast's leaders are standing up, plus more round 22 lessons

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    opinion

Footy Feed

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Tribunal and MRP

  1. MATCH REVIEW: Young Roo, key Swan both cop lengthy bans

    The Match Review findings for Saturday's round one games are in

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  2. MATCH REVIEW: Hawks defender cops lengthy ban for high hit

    The match review findings for Friday night's game between Hawthorn and Essendon are in

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  3. MATCH REVIEW: Tigers lose star forward after high hit on Blue

    The match review findings for Thursday night's game between Richmond and Carlton are in

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  4. MATCH REVIEW: Toby charged twice, Giants defender fined

    The match review findings from Sunday's game between Greater Western Sydney and Collingwood have been released

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Draft

  1. Pacific Island talent part of possible NGA changes

    The League is weighing up expanding Next Gen Academy changes to include Pacific island countries such as Tonga, Samoa, Fiji and Papua New Guinea

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    draft

  2. For a brief moment, the Tigers almost missed Sam Lalor with pick 1

    AFLW star Ellie McKenzie recalls the events of what may prove Richmond's turning point

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    draft

  3. Hawks' bid to add talented midfield prospect to NGA rejected

    The AFL has made a call on Hawthorn's attempt to list draft talent Ollie Greeves as an NGA player

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  4. Analysis
    Analysis

    Class of 2025: Clubs bracing for compromised draft

    Clubs are bracing for up to 40 per cent of the 2025 draft pool to have ties to clubs through fathers and academies

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VFL News

  1. VFL and Bunnings build new partnership

    The Victorian Football League is pleased to announce a new partnership with Bunnings Warehouse ahead of the 2025 VFL season

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  2. 2025 Smithy's VFL practice match schedule

    The 2025 Smithy's VFL practice match schedule

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  3. 2025 Smithy's VFL playing lists

    The final lists for every team for the 2025 Smithy's VFL season

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  4. WATCH: 2025 Smithy’s VFL Victorian Standalones Practice Match Carnival

    The six Victorian-based VFL standalone clubs will take part in a triple header of action at Ballarat's Mars Stadium on Saturday, March 1

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VFLW News

  1. North Melbourne partners with Werribee across VFLW and NGA programs

    North Melbourne and Werribee have announced a new partnership across their VFLW and Next Generation Academy (NGA) programs.

    VFLW

  2. 2025 rebel VFLW practice match schedule

    The 2025 rebel VFLW practice match schedule

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  3. Gourley to lead rebel VFLW State Team coaching panel

    North Melbourne VFLW premiership coach Brett Gourley has been appointed head coach of the inaugural rebel VFLW State Team

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  4. 2025 rebel VFLW Fixture: Club-by-club

    A club-by-club breakdown of the 2025 rebel VFLW fixture

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Sliding Doors
  1. Opinion
    Opinion

    IF Nick Daicos is the best kick in the comp ... THEN

    Sliding Doors is back for 2025 .. and Damo's got a full head of steam after a long, hot summer

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    opinion
  2. Opinion
    Opinion

    IF Caddy & Kako sounds like a US TV law firm ... THEN

    Sliding Doors is back for 2025 .. and Damo's got a full head of steam after a long, hot summer

    AFL
    opinion
  3. Opinion
    Opinion

    IF the Pies' off-field problems are growing larger by the day ... THEN

    The Trade Period is over but Sliding Doors is still in top form ... and Damo's got plenty to say

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    opinion
  4. Opinion
    Opinion

    IF the Demons tried to shut down Clarry talk ... THEN

    The Trade Period is here and Sliding Doors is in top form ... and Damo's got plenty to say

    AFL
    opinion

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