EXPLAINER: How the new draft compensation mechanism works
The new compensation mechanism in the draft is set to come into play in November
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The Wrap: Alarm bells for Blues, finals logjam, Rising Star in hot water?
Kate McCarthy and Joel Peterson unpack a huge Round 10
LISTEN: 'Mixed emotions' from North's AFLW players over Blakey trade
Join Damian Barrett and Nat Edwards for AFL Daily
Off-season watch: Axed Saint gets interest, delisted Tiger on the radar
Get the latest draft whispers and player moves ahead of the 2027 season
Superdraft: Inside the biggest off-season in history
Coming soon: A three-part documentary that goes inside the 2001 trade and draft period with Luke Hodge, Luke Ball, Grant Thomas, Paul Connors, Dermott Brereton, Chris Connolly and more
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Superdraft: Inside the biggest off-season in history
Coming soon: A three-part documentary that goes inside the 2001 trade and draft period with Luke Hodge, Luke Ball, Grant Thomas, Paul Connors, Dermott Brereton, Chris Connolly and more
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The Wrap: Alarm bells for Blues, finals logjam, Rising Star in hot water?
Kate McCarthy and Joel Peterson unpack a huge Round 10
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Biggest winners of trade period, Crows all in on 2027, International Rules revival?
Josh Gabelich and Joel Peterson discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily
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The W Show: Saints CEO hits back, history-making Moloney, finals dilemma
Nat Edwards, Sarah Black and Joel Peterson are joined by St Kilda CEO Carl Dilena ahead of round 10
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The list of top 2027 free agents, and the clubs who will target them
Cal Twomey, Riley Beveridge and Michael Voss talk through the list of big-name free agents next season, and the clubs who could target them
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Inside the Huddle: Why star Hawk has 100 reasons to give back to footy and community
Kaitlyn Ashmore explains why the 100-game AFLW milestone means so much, why she wants to be known as a role model, and her take on the Hawks’ finals hopes
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The Insider: Deadline Day with Cal Twomey
Go behind the scenes with AFL.com.au newsbreaker Cal Twomey for all the highs and lows of a dramatic Deadline Day in 2025
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'North’s biggest trade this century', Docker lands new role
Nat Edwards and Josh Gabelich discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily
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How your club fared in close games in another season of thrillers
Check out how your club fared in close games in 2026
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INS AND OUTS: Every club's full list changes ahead of the 2026 draft
Check out your club's list changes so far this off-season
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Who rules the engine room? All 18 midfields ranked
We take a look at your club's predicted best midfield combination for 2027 and rank the teams from 1-18
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IF it was known that Sam De Koning was contracted for 2027 ... THEN
The off-season's here and Sliding Doors is in top form ... and Damo's got plenty to say
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From the horse's mouth: What your club said after the trade period
Hear from all 18 clubs after the final day of the 2026 Continental Tyres AFL Trade Period
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REVEALED: Footy Focus 26 winner captures pure joy of community footy
The winner of the Footy Focus competition for 2026, thanks to Toyota's Good For Footy program, has been decided
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Free agency needs a fix, Tassie's impact felt: Cal Twomey's lessons from the trade period
Cal Twomey takes a look at a list of lessons the trade and free agency window taught us in 2026
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Murray and more: The blockbuster trades that didn't get done
We look at all the moves that fell over after another dramatic Continental Tyres AFL Trade Period
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Your club's draft picks and future selections after the trade period
Check out the draft order as it stands after the Continental Tyres AFL Trade Period
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Your club's trade period: Every player, every draft pick, full analysis
AFL.com.au's experts assess your club's performance after another intense finish to the trade period
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Former top-10 pick among three Bombers delisted
The Bombers have announced three further list changes
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Eagles continue off-season changes with three more delisted
Clay Hall, Harry Schoenberg and Jack Williams have not been offered contracts for 2027
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Eagle-eyed Viney uses Daniher wisdom to embrace new chapter
West Coast recruit Jack Viney reflected on a quote from the late great Neale Daniher after being told to look elsewhere to continue his AFL career
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Richmond cuts pair after making latest calls on 2027 list
Steely Green and Oliver Hayes-Brown have been told they will not receive new deals at Richmond
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Former top-10 pick calls time, Power forward pair delisted
Will Brodie has retired, while Ollie Lord and Tom Anastasopoulos have been delisted
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Bulldogs delist trio as off-season overhaul rolls on
Ryan Gardner, Lachie McNeil and Nick Coffield have been told they will not receive new deals at the Western Bulldogs
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Three-time premiership Tiger joins Hawks in development role
Hawthorn has added Dion Prestia to its coaching lineup for the 2027 season
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'Wake-up call': Blue banned and fined, AFL warns players over hair testing
Lachie Cowan will miss the first two games of 2027 and has received a 'strike' under the AFL's illicit drugs policy
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Eagles weigh up lifeline for Norm Smith winner but rivals rule out move
West Coast is monitoring Bobby Hill's comeback bid, while Fremantle says it won't pursue him
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Pies put hand up again as star players come off contract
The Saints are desperate to lock in two key players by the end of 2027
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Kevin Sheehan's 2026 Telstra AFL Draft top prospects: Smalls
Kevin Sheehan profiles the top small prospects ahead of the draft
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AFL Statement – Lachlan Cowan, Carlton
Lachlan Cowan suspended for two matches and issued a $5000 suspended fine
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Geelong Cats and Port Adelaide successful club recipients of AFL’s First Nations Impact Fund
The AFL is pleased to announce the Geelong Cats and Port Adelaide are the two successful applicants of the AFL's First Nations Impact Fund
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Record-breaking Toyota AFL Grand Final caps off massive season
The biggest ever audience for an AFL Grand Final tuned in across the country
