How AI, genetics and old-school surgery could change ACL injuries forever

Nathan Schmook investigates what the future of ACL injury prevention and treatment could look like in the AFL

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R9 preview: Showdown takes centre stage, can Freo, Blues bounce back?

Two blockbusters feature in the Saturday night slots, as Fremantle and Carlton will look to respond after last week's performances

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Ageless wonders: Behind the rise of super veterans defying Father Time

A trend is emerging seeing players moving well into their 30s in excellent form

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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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Four footballing daughters, now it's Mum's turn

With a fourth daughter set to join the AFLW next season, it's no surprise Simone Davies has taken up the sport herself. Daughters Giselle, Fleur, Darcie and Georja share how their mum has shaped their footy journeys, and how they've shaped hers

AFLW Pocket Profile: Casey Sherriff

You'll find Casey Sherriff galloping down the wing during a game, but what does she do when she's not playing footy?

Duo get another chance, Blues sign young ruck

The Bombers, Kangaroos and Blues have added to their AFLW lists

Irish AFLW stars set to be impacted by tight turnaround

Sarah Black takes a look at how the tight turnaround between the Gaelic football and AFLW seasons could impact the 2025 campaign

Bombers leader announces pregnancy, Tigers hand veteran a lifeline

Bess Keaney will sit out the 2025 AFLW season due to pregnancy, while Richmond has signed experienced Lauren Brazzale

Men’s and women’s double-headers on cards as fixture call looms

League aims to foster 'one club, two teams' philosophy ahead of full AFLW fixture release

AFLW season opener confirmed, Thursday night shift for men's fixture

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

Critical late moments proof of Suns' growth, Bevo proud of Dogs' 'heart'

Damien Hardwick highlighted three passages of play late in Gold Coast's win over Western Bulldogs that he says the club must be 'built on'

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Lions finding top gear after 'patchy' form, says Fagan

Brisbane coach feels the premiers are hitting their stride as they head to Hobart to face North Melbourne

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'Family comes first': Hawk to miss Darwin game, Dee ruled out

Hawthorn's Jarman Impey will stay in Melbourne next week as he prepares for the arrival of his first child, while Melbourne's Jack Viney will also miss round 10

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Cats not distracted by Rioli saga ahead of Giants clash

Geelong coach Chris Scott insists his players have been unaffected by being dragged into the Willie Rioli investigation

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Devil in the detail: How Tasmania plans to build a competitive list

Newly appointed recruiting and list bosses Derek Hine and Todd Patterson join Gettable

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Injury-ravaged Blues hold on to clinch gutsy win over Saints

Carlton secures a 15-point win over St Kilda in Spud's Game

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TEAMS: Young Roo returns, Cat back, Lions' big boost

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

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League explains why umpires didn't stop play after Schultz incident

Umpires would have stopped play if they'd seen Lachie Schultz lying concussed on the turf during Thursday night's game, the League has explained

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New Sun relishing 'special' homecoming in rare Darwin appearance

Local Daniel Rioli will play just his second career game at TIO Stadium

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AFL statement - Willie Rioli

THE AFL has sanctioned Willie Rioli with a one-match suspension

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It's here! 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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AFLW competition committee welcomes new members

Eight new members were welcomed to the committee in the first meeting for the year

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

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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