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Home and away: Twins embrace 'big change' as new life apart begins

The Whitlock twins, Matt and Jack, weren't quite prepared for just how quickly things would move after being selected by North Melbourne and Port Adelaide, respectively

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Broadcast Guide: How to watch Round One in your state

Get a state-by-state broadcast guide to Round One of the 2025 AFL season

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Demons name FIVE debutants in giant statement

After a summer of some discontent Melbourne's selection points to a new future

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    What was Jack Ginnivan reading?

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    Match Previews R1: Hawthorn v Essendon

    Sportsbet's Nathan Brown and Kane Cornes preview the game between the Hawks and Bombers at the MCG

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    Highlights: Richmond v Carlton

    The Tigers and Blues clash in round one of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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    Last two mins: Tigers shock Blues in comeback stunner

    The thrilling final moments between Richmond and Carlton in round one

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    A star is born at Tigerland: Lalor's dream debut

    All the best moments from No.1 pick Sam Lalor’s remarkable first game at the MCG

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    The Round Ahead: Spotlight on big name recruits, who can dethrone Max Gawn?

    Chad Wingard, Nat Edwards & Josh Gabelich preview round one

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    Harley ready to handle the heat, concern for Roo, Crow's return

    Footy Feed: Nat Edwards with all the latest news ahead of round one

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    GETTABLE: The big trade and contract update on the huge names your club is chasing

    Riley Beveridge and Cal Twomey are back with the biggest trade stories heading into the 2025 season

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    Aussie Rules Footy - 160 years of the good stuff!

    It's the AFL - Aussie Rules Footy. The national game with a national backstory and it's time to get in on it!

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    The Traders' Fantasy preview: Round 1

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    Power party poopers, Fly on Pies’ fitness, Blue returns

    The Footy Feed team with all the latest news ahead of round one

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    Why Bont's deal could provide the blueprint for stars

    Multimillion-dollar multi-year deals are dominating the AFL contract landscape, but their prominence can be traced back to one key event

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    Only one ruck makes the cut as midfielders dominate The 25

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  • 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

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    Musician and songwriter Alex Lahey joined the Between Us podcast to chat about her love for the Saints, and how the AFLW helped her fall back in love with football

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  • Despite a famous surname, Narelle Long is forging her own path

    She may be part of one of footy's most famous families, but Narelle Long is forging her own path within the sport

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  • How Kirsty Lamb has shaped not one, not two, but many sports

    She's experienced the growth of women's sport firsthand across two disciplines, but Kirsty Lamb is also working off field to bring elite men's and women's sport to life

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  • How footy's bringing joy and confidence to Colombian girls

    Earlier this year, a group of 10 girls aged between 14 and 16 from the conflict-zone Colombian town of Puerto Tejada came to Australia for an immersive footy experience

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  • 'Part of my identity': Why Swan's ACL tear was her 'hardest' injury yet

    Chloe Molloy reveals her struggles during her knee reconstruction

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  • AFL confirms change to McClelland Trophy criteria

    The League has moved to change the rules for the $1m prize awarded to the champion club across the men's and women's competitions

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    Bombers on the hunt for new list manager

    After building Essendon's AFLW list from the ground up, list manager Georgia Harvey is moving on to a new role at the club

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    She's an All-Australian defender who's known for her courageous intercept marks, but there's plenty you may not know about Katie Lynch

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    Ultimate rookie guide: The Fantasy cash cows ranked

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    Bargains, premium picks, more: The Traders reveal their R1 team

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  • Why new Irish Saint had a headstart on his AFL countrymen

    When Liam O'Connell takes the field for his AFL debut on Sunday, he'll be coached by a man whose Dockers he once adored

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  • The two-word philosophy driving Gold Coast in 2025

    Damien Hardwick is looking to turn around a horror record on the road

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  • ‘Fine with it’: Beveridge unfazed about uncertainty over coaching future

    Luke Beveridge is out of contract at season's end but the Western Bulldogs coach says he is OK with that uncertainty

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  • Dan who? Port looks to ex-Sun for new Power source

    Jack Lukosius is just one of a number of important ins for Port Adelaide's clash against Coolingwood

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  • Demons name FIVE debutants in giant statement

    After a summer of some discontent Melbourne's selection points to a new future

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  • Saints gun ruled out of R1, at least three in line to debut

    Ross Lyon has ruled Mitchito Owens out of St Kilda's round one match, paving the way for at least three debutants

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  • Rebuilding Bombers full of admiration for rising Hawks

    Essendon will kick off its 2025 campaign against Hawthorn on Friday night, with the Bombers hopeful their list overhaul won't take long to bear fruit

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  • Finding his voice: How Josh Treacy went from country lad to Dockers leader

    The departure of a vocal teammate opened a door for the Fremantle forward to step through

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  • Voss 'couldn't be more disappointed' in Blues, Tigers' No.1 pick earns praise

    Blues coach Michael Voss was left disappointed after Carlton's capitulation against the Tigers

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    Mini-Match: Richmond v Carlton

    Extended highlights of the Tigers and Blues clash in round one of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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    Voss post-match, R1: 'I'm not going to sugarcoat it'

    Watch Carlton’s press conference after round one’s match against Richmond

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    Yze post-match, R1: 'That's why he's a talented kid'

    Watch Richmond’s press conference after round one’s match against Carlton

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    A star is born at Tigerland: Lalor's dream debut

    All the best moments from No.1 pick Sam Lalor’s remarkable first game at the MCG

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  • 08:08

    Highlights: Richmond v Carlton

    The Tigers and Blues clash in round one of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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  • 04:15

    Last two mins: Tigers shock Blues in comeback stunner

    The thrilling final moments between Richmond and Carlton in round one

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  • 00:57

    Sealed with a somersault: Seth's showtime finish

    Seth Campbell turns on the jets and completes an epic upset victory for Richmond, capped off with a wild celebration

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  • 00:38

    Man of the Bauer: Richmond raises roof again

    The Tigers continue to make the Blues feel the heat and deliver another big moment through Jacob Bauer

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  • 00:51

    Lalor lifts volume around 'G with huge first goal

    No.1 pick Sam Lalor gets the Tiger Army buzzing after pouncing on a loose footy to bang through his maiden major in the big league

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  • 00:34

    Ross and Nank bank a pair to fire up Tigers

    Jack Ross and Toby Nankervis deliver two team-lifting goals to cap off a stronger term for Richmond

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  • 00:36

    Walsh only needs one step to snap magic

    Sam Walsh shows his class around the goals with a sumptuous finish to pile on more pain for the Tigers

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  • 00:38

    Lynch catches TDK high with big bump

    Tom Lynch makes his presence felt, catching Tom De Koning high in the second quarter

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    Zac’s hopeful hack belongs in the World Cup

    Zac Williams celebrates in style after somehow managing to sneak through this ridiculous soccer effort

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  • 01:57

    Goal of the Year: Opening Round

    Vote now on your favourite goals from Opening Round of the Toyota AFL Premiership Season.

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    Mark of the Year: Opening Round

    Vote now on your favourite marks from Opening Round of the Toyota AFL Premiership Season.

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  • 19:45

    Mini-Match: GWS v Collingwood

    Extended highlights of the Giants and Magpies clash in Opening Round of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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    Kingsley post-match, OR: 'We're just having a discussion'

    Watch GWS’s press conference after Opening Round’s match against Collingwood

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    McRae post-match, OR: 'Just having a bit of fun with him'

    Watch Collingwood’s press conference after Opening Round’s match against GWS

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    Sparks and scuffles: Fireworks from start to finish

    Watch the intensity build as tensions boil over in a fiery clash between the Giants and Magpies

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    Taylor the titan: Giant’s marking masterclass

    Sam Taylor delivers a dominant performance in Opening Round, commanding GWS’ defence in an outstanding win over Collingwood

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AFL Noticeboard

  • AFL invites fans to 'Get in On It'

    The AFL is reaching new, younger audiences and inviting them to ‘Get in on it' as it celebrates the national game in a fresh and modern brand platform for the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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  • 2025 Gather Round...A Festival of Footy kicks off with Regional Footy Roadshow

    The AFL and SANFL are excited to launch the 2025 AFL Gather Round Community Footy Roadshow

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  • AFL announces new radio rights deal

    The AFL has announced today a three-year rights extension with radio partners

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  • Changes to McClelland Trophy criteria

    The AFL Commission has approved changes to the criteria for awarding of the McClelland Trophy ahead of the 2025 Premiership Seasons

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  • Rescheduled Opening Round matches

    The two postponed Opening Round fixtures have been rescheduled

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  • AFL launches Cultural Heritage Series for the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

    The Cultural Heritage Series will take place across the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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  • Opening Round update: Queensland matches to be rescheduled

    The Opening Round matches due to be played in Queensland will be rescheduled

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  • AFL Employer Statement: Our continued commitment to gender equity

    The AFL is pleased to report that our median pay gap for both base salary and total remuneration across the AFL workforce remains at zero, for the second consecutive year

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  • AFL captains have their say on the upcoming 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

    The 18 club captains have given their opinion on how the season's biggest moments will play out

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