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There are many reasons for the Hawks skipper's reduced output in 2025 but the fact remains he's a shadow of his best, writes Damian Barrett

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Stringer set for grudge match, Cyril back on the big stage, Cats duo in line to return

Footy Feed: Sarah Olle with the latest news

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    Stringer set for grudge match, Cyril back on the big stage, Cats duo in line to return

    Footy Feed: Sarah Olle with the latest news

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    ACCESS: Bargain buy leading march to finals, son of a gun 'could play 200 games'

    Damian Barrett and Matthew Lloyd with the latest news and opinions from Round 18

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    First Up: 'Flat track bullies' slammed, Kane hits back at Gawn 'reality'

    Sarah Olle and Kane Cornes unpack the big issues from the round of footy

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    The 10: Round 18's best moments

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    Highlights: Port Adelaide v West Coast

    The Power and Eagles clash in round 18 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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    Highlights: St Kilda v Sydney

    The Saints and Swans clash in round 18 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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  • 03:05

    Last two mins: Crucial intercepts see Swans hold off Saints

    The thrilling final moments between St Kilda and Sydney in round 18

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  • 08:13

    Highlights: Melbourne v North Melbourne

    The Demons and Kangaroos clash in round 18 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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    TRSF: Magpies facing big positional call after Suns loss

    Riley Beveridge brings you The Round So Far for round 18

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    Three crunch clashes will take centre stage in an important round 19

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    Nine things we learned: This Demon is one of the hottest forwards in the game

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    IF we lauded Charlie when he was winning Coleman Medals ... THEN

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    The Bulldogs and Crows coaches have taken different approaches to their contract situations in 2025

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    BARRETT: How Dimma's 'wild ride' finally got fans talking about the Suns

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    The 25, July edition: AFL's best players, ranked by our experts

    Welcome back to The 25, where AFL.com.au's team of experts rank the best players in the game

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  • The Inaugurals: The 'confidence hit' that taught top Dog to sink or swim

    After an impressive junior career, Deanna Berry's early steps in the AFLW didn't always go to plan

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  • Game on: AFLW tickets on sale NOW

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  • Around the state leagues: Draft prospects dominate, Eagles into SANFL decider

    All the action from the women's state leagues around the country

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    Jasmine Garner is North Melbourne's captain for their premiership defence after Emma Kearney stood down

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  • Cats' AFLW coaching panel gets premiership boost

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    BARRETT: Countdown's on as Sicily seeks way out of form slump

    There are many reasons for the Hawks skipper's reduced output in 2025 but the fact remains he's a shadow of his best, writes Damian Barrett

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  • Medical room: The full AFL injury list, R19

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

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  • Rioli, Ablett jnr to headline return of Legends Game

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  • Bombers to equal Fitzroy's record with 13th debutant

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  • Veteran mid 'ready to go' as Giants rest star duo for Bombers clash

    Jesse Hogan and Josh Kelly have been ruled out of Thursday night's clash with Essendon

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  • 'It gets tiring': Port pushes for AFL action over racism

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    Vote now on your favourite goals from Round 18 of the Toyota AFL Premiership Season.

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    Mark of the Year: Round 18

    Vote now on your favourite marks from Round 18 of the Toyota AFL Premiership Season.

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    Mini-Match: Port Adelaide v West Coast

    Extended highlights of the Power and Eagles clash in round 18 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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    Mini-Match: St Kilda v Sydney

    Extended highlights of the Saints and Swans clash in round 18 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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    Highlights: Port Adelaide v West Coast

    The Power and Eagles clash in round 18 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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    Hinkley post-match, R18: 'We've had a really strong six weeks now, bar one game'

    Watch Port Adelaide’s press conference after round 18’s match against West Coast

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    Mini-Match: Melbourne v North Melbourne

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    McQualter post-match, R18: 'We competed really well, I was really proud of the effort for a large part of that game'

    Watch West Coast’s press conference after round 18’s match against Port Adelaide

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  • 03:11

    Harley baits Horne-Francis, Port star has last laugh

    No.1 picks Harley Reid and Jason Horne-Francis go toe-to-toe in an ongoing heated exchange at Adelaide Oval

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  • 02:09

    JHF triumphs with epic performance

    Jason Horne-Francis wins the day against heavyweight opponent Harley Reid, with three goals and 27 disposals

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    Lyon post-match, R18: 'We're frustrated, and angry, really'

    Watch St Kilda’s press conference after round 18’s match against Sydney

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  • 08:15

    Highlights: St Kilda v Sydney

    The Saints and Swans clash in round 18 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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  • 06:50

    Cox post-match, R18: 'We'll support him (McCartin), but he was walking around in the change rooms, which is really good'

    Watch Sydney’s press conference after round 18’s match against St Kilda

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  • 00:42

    Big Power blow with skipper subbed after knock

    Port suffers an almighty blow as captain Connor Rozee is forced out of the game following this incident that injured his finger

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  • 00:46

    Richards rises with perfect crumb and snap

    Joe Richards curls a beautiful goal home after a sleek handball from teammate Ollie Wines

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  • 02:25

    VFL Showreel, R16: Will Elliott highlights

    Enjoy Will Elliott's standout VFL performance for Northern Bullants

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    VFL Showreel, R16: Oliver Florent highlights

    Enjoy Oliver Florent's standout VFL performance for Sydney

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    VFL Showreel, R16: Alex Dodson highlights

    Enjoy Alex Dodson's standout VFL performance for Sandringham

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  • 03:05

    Last two mins: Crucial intercepts see Swans hold off Saints

    The thrilling final moments between St Kilda and Sydney in round 18

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  • 00:42

    'The best ruck work you'll ever see': Grundy-Gulden magic seals Swans win

    Errol Gulden snaps a stunning goal following Brodie Grundy's great ruck craft, putting the Swans ahead late in the final term

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AFL Noticeboard

  • AFL launches new national PlayHQ concussion function

    A new feature in PlayHQ will help leagues, clubs, players and families better manage concussion incidents

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  • AFL condemns racist remarks directed at duo

    The AFL wishes to again to make it clear that there is absolutely no place for racism in the game

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  • Vale Brian Dixon

    The AFL sends its sincere condolences to Brian Dixon's family, friends and former team mates and colleagues following his passing

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  • MCG patron given five-year ban

    A patron has been banned from attending matches for five years

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  • Celebrating 23 at a Superkick Surprise party with Buddy

    All-time great Lance 'Buddy' Franklin helped 100 lucky NAB AFL Superkickers celebrate a milestone at Luna Park in Sydney

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  • AFL congratulates Chris Scott ahead of his 350th game as a coach

    The AFL congratulates Geelong Cats’ coach Chris Scott, who reaches the 350-game milestone as a coach this weekend

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  • Increased penalties likely for repeated careless contact with an umpire

    AFL CEO Andrew Dillon has today informed all club CEOs that additional implications for repeat careless contact with umpire offenders will apply from Round 17 onwards

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  • AFL stars bringing new vodcast to AFL platforms

    The new player-led vodcast series On The Inside is hosted by Patrick Cripps, Lachie Neale and Tom Mitchell

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  • St Kilda approved VFL licence

    The AFL today informed the St Kilda Football Club it had been approved a licence to field a team in the Victorian Football League from 2026

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