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  • TRADE

    Demon tipped to stay, Blue eyes trigger, Hawk's massive boot deal

    Check out all the latest trade news from around the League

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  • LISTEN: An under-the-radar 300th game, will Cripps stay in the ruck?

    Join Michael Whiting and Nathan Schmook for AFL Daily

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  • ANALYSIS

    Arc enemy: The damning stats where the 'blaze away Blues' are failing

    Riley Beveridge highlights one of Carlton's major areas of concern after last week's horror loss to Richmond

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    The Round Ahead: Star Crow’s evolution, who will key Swan tag?

    Chad Wingard, Nat Edwards and Josh Gabelich preview round two

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Latest News

  1. LISTEN: An under-the-radar 300th game, will Cripps stay in the ruck?

    Join Michael Whiting and Nathan Schmook for AFL Daily

    AFL
    podcasts

  2. Why Suns wore black t-shirts ahead of season opener

    Some NBA icons were used to fuel the start of Gold Coast's season

    AFL

  3. Arc enemy: The damning stats where the 'blaze away Blues' are failing

    Riley Beveridge highlights one of Carlton's major areas of concern after last week's horror loss to Richmond

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    analysis

  4. Who wins R2? Riley's lone call, Swans tipped to slip to 0-3

    Our footy experts have made the call on round twp

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  5. TEAMS: Two changes for Hawks, Curnow's return confirmed

    The teams are in for Thursday night's clash between the Blues and Hawks

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  6. 'It is what it is': Nicks plays down Crows' winless streak at MCG

    Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says his club's 11-game winless streak at the MCG is irrelevant to the looming clash against Essendon

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  7. Demon tipped to stay, Blue eyes trigger, Hawk's massive boot deal

    Check out all the latest trade news from around the League

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    trade

  8. Scratch match plans cool as clubs grapple with off-season plans

    A proposed series of scratch matches between non-Victorian AFLW teams is unlikely to go ahead as clubs grapple with how to best utilise the state leagues

    AFLW

  9. How Boak carries on more than just Ebert's footy legacy

    On Saturday, Travis Boak will break Port Adelaide legend Russell Ebert's games record. And according to Ebert's son, there's no one better to take over the mantle

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  10. In the mix: Who could play for your club in R2?

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

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  11. Flag Lion, NSW stars among ideal Tassie targets ahead of 2028

    Cal Twomey and Riley Beveridge look at the players who will fall out of contract at the right time for the Devils to make huge offers

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  12. Tigers cautious not to throw Dusty-like Lalor to the wolves

    No.1 draft pick Sam Lalor is already earning comparisons to Dustin Martin but coach Adem Yze is determined not to throw him to the wolves

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  13. Less education, more execution: A year under Dimma has Suns ready to rise

    Gold Coast's Wil Powell and Bailey Humphrey say the team now has a better understanding of Damien Hardwick's gameplan as it eyes a first finals appearance

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  14. Concussed Bomber feeling 'normal', Scott ponders forward void

    Jordan Ridley has pulled up well after entering concussion protocols but Bombers coach Brad Scott is glad the defender will miss at least a week

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  15. Roos won't appeal Archer ban due to 'remote' chance of success

    North Melbourne has decided not to appeal Jackson Archer's ban

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  16. Cyclones, injuries, tragedy: How Lions learnt to handle adversity

    Brisbane has overcome many roadblocks in recent weeks, with resilience becoming a hallmark of the side, according to Callum Ah Chee

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Fantasy News
  1. Fantasy
    Fantasy

    Fantasy stocktake: Who to buy and sell ahead of R2

    Roy explores all the Fantasy trade options ahead of round two

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    fantasy
  2. Fantasy
    Fantasy

    LISTEN: Fantasy fix-up trades, round one musings

    Calvin, Roy and Warnie pick up the pieces from a mixed start to the season

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    fantasy
  3. 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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    fantasy
  4. Fantasy
    Fantasy

    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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    fantasy

Injury Latest

  1. 'Very concerning': Teammate backs Lions to help concussed defender

    Brisbane's Hugh McCluggage on Brandon Starcevich's injury, and on good news for other hurt Lions

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  2. Suns lose crucial defensive pillar to ACL injury

    A knee injury against West Coast has ended Charlie Ballard's season just as it started

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  3. Lion to undergo radical surgery in bold September bid

    After a second ACL injury in ten months, Lincoln McCarthy is rolling the dice on a non-traditional treatment in a bold bid to be back playing in September

    AFL

  4. 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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AFLW News

  1. Scratch match plans cool as clubs grapple with off-season plans

    A proposed series of scratch matches between non-Victorian AFLW teams is unlikely to go ahead as clubs grapple with how to best utilise the state leagues

    AFLW

  2. How the Tigers are already benefiting from a 'Fevolution'

    Richmond's new AFLW specialist forwards coach Brendan Fevola is already making a great impression on the team, and hasn't lost his ability to kick a big goal

    AFLW

  3. 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

    AFLW
    AFL HQ

  4. 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

    AFLW

Trade and Contracts

  1. Demon tipped to stay, Blue eyes trigger, Hawk's massive boot deal

    Check out all the latest trade news from around the League

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    trade

  2. 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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    trade

  3. 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

    AFL

  4. 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

    AFL

Things We Learned
  1. Opinion
    Opinion

    Nine things we learned: No concerns for post-Hawkins Cats

    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

    AFL
    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. Roos won't appeal Archer ban due to 'remote' chance of success

    North Melbourne has decided not to appeal Jackson Archer's ban

    AFL
  2. Updated
    Updated

    Verdicts are in: Young Roo, Tigers forward, Hawks defender learn fates

    Jackson Archer, Tom Lynch and Jack Scrimshaw faced the Tribunal on Tuesday

    AFL

  3. MATCH REVIEW: Big Demon banned for dangerous tackle

    The Match Review findings from Sunday's round one games are in

    AFL

  4. THREE players to challenge bans at Tribunal

    North Melbourne, Hawthorn and Richmond will all head to the Tribunal this week

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Draft

  1. LISTEN TO GETTABLE: The 10 names to watch in this year's draft pool

    Join Cal Twomey and Riley Beveridge for Gettable

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    draft

  2. 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

  3. 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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  4. 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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VFL News

  1. Werribee's footy factory produces another trio of debutants

    Another three Tigers graduated from the VFL with flying colours in round one

    AFL

  2. LISTEN: State of Play - Episode 1

    State of Play, the official podcast of the VFL and VFLW, is back in 2025!

    VFL

  3. The finals axing that led to Saint getting 'fitter, stronger, faster'

    Max Hall impressed on his AFL debut, but the St Kilda forward's career was in a far different place in late 2023

    AFL

  4. VFL/W & Match Review Panel Summary

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

    VFL

VFLW News

  1. 2025 rebel VFLW practice match schedule

    The 2025 rebel VFLW practice match schedule

    VFLW

  2. LISTEN: State of Play - Episode 1

    State of Play, the official podcast of the VFL and VFLW, is back in 2025!

    VFL

  3. 2025 VFL & VFLW Club Memberships

    Sign up as VFL and VFLW club member in 2025

    VFL

  4. 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

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

    AFL
    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

    AFL
    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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