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  • TEAMS: Dogs veteran dropped, Crow returns, Clarko swings axe

    The teams are in for round seven's Friday and Saturday games, as well as Sunday's squads

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  • Dees, Tigers lock in final teams. Follow LIVE from 7.30pm AEST

    Follow all the action from the clash between the Demons and Tigers

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  • Why Warner turned down the west, and what it means for Eagles and Dockers

    Chad Warner never shied away from the speculation about his playing future, but the Swans locked him in with a smart contract move, writes Callum Twomey

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    Clarko up for the fight, star Swan signs, Eagles and Hawks coaches meet

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Latest News
  1. Fantasy
    Fantasy

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

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

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  2. Dees, Tigers lock in final teams. Follow LIVE from 7.30pm AEST

    Follow all the action from the clash between the Demons and Tigers

    AFL

  3. TEAMS: Dogs veteran dropped, Crow returns, Clarko swings axe

    The teams are in for round seven's Friday and Saturday games, as well as Sunday's squads

    AFL
  4. Analysis
    Analysis

    Why Warner turned down the west, and what it means for Eagles and Dockers

    Chad Warner never shied away from the speculation about his playing future, but the Swans locked him in with a smart contract move, writes Callum Twomey

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    analysis

  5. Blues move forward to inactive list due to medical condition

    Carlton forward Tarni Brown will sit out the 2025 season

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  6. 'I was pretty 50-50': Warner reveals why he re-signed with Swans

    Chad Warner turns down massive offers, signs new Sydney Swans deal

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  7. 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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  8. Clarkson says he's going nowhere as Roos fail to rise

    Veteran coach believes he still has the ruthless edge needed to take North Melbourne up the ladder

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  9. Updated
    Updated

    King's timeline becomes clearer, Saints get a boost

    St Kilda's coach adamant time invested in his key forward will build a great career

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  10. Updated
    Updated

    Giant's latest offer, Jagga's new role, latest on potential 2026 No.1

    Check out all the latest trade news from around the League

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  11. Star forward set to return but big Crow ruled out of Freo trip

    Josh Rachele is tipped to make a comeback from broken ribs but Darcy Fogarty will miss the Anzac Day clash against Fremantle

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  12. VFL players' wartime service chronicled in updated edition of 'Harder Than Football'

    Historian Barbara Cullen has released an updated edition of her book that documents the service history of more than 2500 VFL players

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  13. Defender to debut for Bulldogs after two-and-a-half year wait

    Sam Darcy's injury has opened the door for a third-year WA product to finally play his first AFL game

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  14. Skipper to return, McQualter reveals he met with Mitchell

    West Coast captain will face Hawthorn just weeks after controversial chat to coach

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  15. Gun returns but Giants 'dumbfounded' by star duo's injuries

    Jesse Hogan will face the Bulldogs, but Stephen Coniglio and Brent Daniels remain on the sidelines

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  16. Fagan to wait for Doedee's green light after two years out

    Key Lions defender won't be considered for selection until he tells the coach he's ready

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Fantasy News
  1. Fantasy
    Fantasy

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

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

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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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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. Blues move forward to inactive list due to medical condition

    Carlton forward Tarni Brown will sit out the 2025 season

    AFLW

  2. 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

    AFLW

  3. 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

    AFLW

  4. 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

    AFLW

Trade and Contracts
  1. Updated
    Updated

    Giant's latest offer, Jagga's new role, latest on potential 2026 No.1

    Check out all the latest trade news from around the League

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  2. 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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  3. '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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  4. LISTEN TO GETTABLE: Where will Saints gun play next year?

    Join Cal Twomey and Riley Beveridge for Gettable

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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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  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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  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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  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

    AFL
    opinion

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. The verdict is in: Hawks mid learns fate at Tribunal

    Conor Nash faces the AFL Tribunal on Wednesday night after a high hit on Gryan Miers

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  2. MATCH REVIEW: Nash learns fate for strike, Smith fined for 'obscene' act

    The Match Review findings for the Easter Monday game between Geelong and Hawthorn are in

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  3. 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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  4. MATCH REVIEW: Blues captain charged with striking

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

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Draft

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

    Join Cal Twomey and Riley Beveridge for Gettable

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  3. 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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    opinion

  4. 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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VFL News

  1. TEAMS: Smithy’s VFL Round 5

    The Smithy’s VFL teams for Round 5

    VFL

  2. 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

    AFL

  3. rebel Coaches MVP Award – Smithy’s VFL Round 4

    Five perfect games; Bomber young gun impresses; Suns ball magnet shines in defeat

    VFL

  4. VFL/W & Match Review Panel Summary

    A summary of charges laid by the VFL/W Match Review Panel

    VFL

VFLW News

  1. 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

    AFL

  2. Boyd relishing new challenge

    When Tessa Boyd decided to move to North Melbourne-Werribee for the 2025 rebel VFLW season, there were some big shoes to fill

    VFLW

  3. rebel Coaches MVP Award – rebel VFLW Round 1

    New recruits feature prominently in opening round

    VFLW

  4. VFL/W & Match Review Panel Summary

    A summary of charges laid by the VFL/W Match Review Panel

    VFL

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

    AFL
    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

    AFL
    opinion

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