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    Tiger avoids jail but hit with curfew, star Dee in frame to return

    Footy Feed: Sarah Olle with all the latest news

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  • Brownlow Predictor: Surprise early leader, top Don's hot start

    There are some new contenders among the familiar faces at the top of AFL.com.au's Brownlow Predictor

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  • 'I have let a lot of people down': Balta's public apology after assault sentencing

    Richmond defender Noah Balta has been sentenced after he pleaded guilty to assault

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  • Coaches' votes, R6: SEVEN perfect 10s as Daicos takes the lead

    The coaches' votes for the round six games are in

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Latest News

  1. Brownlow Predictor: Surprise early leader, top Don's hot start

    There are some new contenders among the familiar faces at the top of AFL.com.au's Brownlow Predictor

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  2. Fantasy
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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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  3. WATCH: Bombers defender cops ban for headbutting

    Jayden Laverde has copped a ban for headbutting Port Melbourne's Jimmy Miller in the VFL

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  4. 'Overstepped the line': Suns admit early aggression proved costly

    Recruit John Noble says Gold Coast will need to find a better balance when it comes to being physical

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  5. Dockers search for 'ruthless mindset' to regain defensive edge

    Fremantle is scoring more but also conceding higher scores, as Justin Longmuir seeks balance

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  6. Return of star, young gun to pump up Dee-fence

    With a first win under his belt Simon Goodwin looks to face Richmond with a bolstered backline

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  7. Coaches' votes, R6: SEVEN perfect 10s as Daicos takes the lead

    The coaches' votes for the round six games are in

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  8. Goldy locks Anzac Day spot as Dons' ruck woes grow

    Brad Scott confirms veteran is ready to fill gap left by season-ending injuries to Nick Bryan and Sam Draper

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  9. Updated
    Updated

    'I have let a lot of people down': Balta's public apology after assault sentencing

    Richmond defender Noah Balta has been sentenced after he pleaded guilty to assault

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  10. 'Scan your ID'? Neale wants accountability for online trolls

    Lachie Neale is demanding tougher measures as vile abuse continues to be heaped on players

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  11. LISTEN: More drama for Cats' enigma, where's Sicily at?

    Join Damian Barrett and Sarah Olle for AFL Daily

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  12. Analysis
    Analysis

    Fixture difficulty: Where your club's next five games rank

    Check out your club's run of fixtures across the next five weeks

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  13. Fantasy
    Fantasy

    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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  14. Opinion
    Opinion

    Nine things we learned: Port has solved two problems with one move

    Port Adelaide has solved two problems in one move, a young Eagles leader is emerging plus more round six lessons

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  15. Cats happy to 'embrace' Smith's swagger, Hawk's crude hit under scrutiny

    Chris Scott says Geelong knew what it was getting when it recruited Bailey Smith and won't try and alter his behaviour

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  16. One for the ages: Cats prevail over Hawks in all-time classic

    Geelong secures a seven-point win over Hawthorn in an Easter Monday thriller

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Fantasy News
  1. Fantasy
    Fantasy

    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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  2. Fantasy
    Fantasy

    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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  3. Fantasy
    Fantasy

    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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  4. Fantasy
    Fantasy

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

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

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Injury Latest

  1. Return of star, young gun to pump up Dee-fence

    With a first win under his belt Simon Goodwin looks to face Richmond with a bolstered backline

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  2. Surprise and relief as Dogs star avoids season-ending ACL tear

    Sam Darcy avoids ACL tear, despite the Western Bulldogs fearing his season would be over

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  3. Scans confirm worst fears for Bombers ruck Draper

    Scans have confirmed an Achilles rupture for Sam Draper

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  4. King set for more surgery as delayed start to 2025 continues

    Max King will have an arthroscope on his knee on Thursday

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AFLW News

  1. Doing it for Doc: Crows all in on one last dance

    Adelaide players knew 2025 would be coach Matthew Clarke's last at the helm, with most choosing to stick around for one last hurrah rather than pursuing interest elsewhere

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  2. Academy stars too strong as young guns strut their stuff

    The best 18-year-olds in the country showed off their skills on Sunday ahead of this year's Telstra AFL Draft

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  3. The players to watch in National Academy v All Stars clash

    Sarah Black previews the names to watch out for in Sunday's AFL National Academy v All-Stars game

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  4. Analysis
    Analysis

    2020 vision: How one AFLW intake changed the game

    The 2020 AFLW intake laid the foundation for the future of the competition, but this year's draft crop is set to rival it

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Trade and Contracts

  1. Bombers ruck in talks, next free agency moves, ex-Magpie back on radar

    Check out all the latest trade news from around the League

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  2. 'If I was a betting man, he'd probably be staying': NWM's manager on contract call

    Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera's manager Ben Williams joined Gettable to discuss the Saint's future

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  3. LISTEN TO GETTABLE: Where will Saints gun play next year?

    Join Cal Twomey and Riley Beveridge for Gettable

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  4. Bomber surprise as full list of 2025 free agents revealed

    The AFL has confirmed its list of players that qualify for free agency in 2025

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Things We Learned
  1. Opinion
    Opinion

    Nine things we learned: Port has solved two problems with one move

    Port Adelaide has solved two problems in one move, a young Eagles leader is emerging plus more round six lessons

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    opinion
  2. Opinion
    Opinion

    Nine things we learned: Tagging Nick Daicos is no easy task

    The Crows need a pressure forward, Matt Rowell just keeps getting better and better plus more round five lessons

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    opinion
  3. Opinion
    Opinion

    Eight things we learned: Scoring woes are still holding the Dees back

    It's the same old story for the Demons, Jason Horne-Francis knows how to respond plus more round four lessons

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    opinion
  4. Opinion
    Opinion

    Eight things we learned: Ben McKay has the backing of the person who matters most

    Dayne Zorko will fly past 300 games, Max King's absence has had an upside plus more round three lessons

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Footy Feed

We bring you the latest news, analysis and opinion on all the big breaking stories from the No.1 news team in footy.

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Tribunal and MRP

  1. MATCH REVIEW: Big Swan cops huge fine after another striking charge

    The Match Review findings for Sunday's round six games are in

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  2. MATCH REVIEW: Blues captain charged with striking

    The Match Review findings for Friday's round six games are in

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  3. MATCH REVIEW: Lions young gun learns fate for pushing Pies skipper

    The Match Review findings from Thursday night's match between Brisbane and Collingwood have been released

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  4. The verdict is in: Dockers forward learns his fate at Tribunal

    Fremantle's Patrick Voss has faced the AFL Tribunal on Tuesday night after a high hit on Nick Vlastuin

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Draft

  1. LISTEN TO GETTABLE: Potential No.1 draft pick joins the show

    Join Cal Twomey and Riley Beveridge for Gettable

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  2. Opinion
    Opinion

    The crucial decisions that will shape the future of the draft

    The next step for Next Generation Academies is crucial for both the system and the draft, Cal Twomey writes

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  3. Future stars to represent Australia U18 team on Sunday

    Football fans in Melbourne can watch the future stars of the game this weekend when the 2025 Marsh AFL National Academy Boys squad represents the Australia U18 team

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  4. Clubs lobby AFL for NGA rule changes

    Clubs offer feedback to the AFL on the NGA program as Tasmania's entry to the competition looms

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VFL News

  1. WATCH: Bombers defender cops ban for headbutting

    Jayden Laverde has copped a ban for headbutting Port Melbourne's Jimmy Miller in the VFL

    VFL

  2. LISTEN: State of Play - Episode 6

    North Melbourne-Werribee recruit Tessa Boyd and Coburg midfielder Flynn Gentile are this week's special guests on State of Play

    VFL

  3. REVIEW: Smithy's VFL Round 4

    Lions win with last kick; Sharks savage Suns; Swans and Zebras cause boilovers

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  4. Around the state leagues: Ginnivan stars, Bulldog fires, young Saint responds

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

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VFLW News

  1. LISTEN: State of Play - Episode 6

    North Melbourne-Werribee recruit Tessa Boyd and Coburg midfielder Flynn Gentile are this week's special guests on State of Play

    VFL

  2. REVIEW: rebel VFLW Round 1

    A review of all the action from Round 1 of the 2025 rebel VFLW season

    VFLW

  3. Stream your team: Watch all VFL and VFLW games LIVE and FREE

    You can watch every game of the 2025 VFL and VFLW seasons LIVE on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Official App

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  4. TEAMS: rebel VFLW Round 1

    The rebel VFL teams for Round 1

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Sliding Doors
  1. Opinion
    Opinion

    IF Damo has read some bizarre club statements ... THEN

    Sliding Doors is in full swing for 2025 .. and Damo's got plenty on his mind

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    opinion
  2. Opinion
    Opinion

    IF Zak Butters has racked up almost $50k in fines ... THEN

    Sliding Doors is in full swing for 2025 .. and Damo's got plenty on his mind

    AFL
    opinion
  3. Opinion
    Opinion

    IF the Pies fielded the oldest team ever in a VFL/AFL game … THEN

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

    AFL
    opinion
  4. Opinion
    Opinion

    IF Rankine hasn't yet gone near an All-Australian jacket ... 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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