This year, with the addition of Christian Petracca they'll be hoping to go even deeper into September. 

Can the Suns make sure their environment is in order and ensure Ben King want to stay at the club? 

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Sydney have obliterated Carlton after half-time coming from 22 points down to win by 63 points. Headlined by a 12 goal third quarter. 

Geelong head to the Gold Coast tonight without Jeremy Cameron and Patrick Dangerfield.

There's a watch on Sam Darcy and Bailey Dale at the Dogs, plus how will the Collingwood system stop NAS? 

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Michael Voss is acutely aware of the pressure that the club is under in 2026, but he is only focused on moving forward and getting Carlton back into September.

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Dennis Cometti, a true broadcasting icon of Australian Rules Football has sadly passed away aged 76. We reflect and remember on the legacy Cometti leaves. 

All roads lead to the SCG tonight at the Swans and Carlton do battle to open the 2026 season. 

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The Blues don't want to buy into Curnow v Carlton tomorrow night while the footy world counts down the minutes until the first match of the season.

Jai Newcombe is free to play after having his one match ban overturned at the AFL tribunal last night. Patrick Dangerfield is in a race against time to be ready for the Cats season opener against Gold Coast and we pull out the 2026 crystal ball with our predictions. 

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Steven May has announced his immediate retirement on the eve of the season. The Demons say he wasn't meeting the standards the club had set over the summer. 

Is the SUNS an environment worth staying in? That's the question being posed to Ben King and Bailey Humphrey when it comes to their immediate futures.

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Sam Mitchell has got a dilemma in his midfield with Will Day to miss the early part of the season and a potential Opening Round suspension lingering over co-captain Jai Newcombe's head.

Will the system based Magpies be able to stop the in-form Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera? 

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Recently, Gabelich was invited to spend a day alongside Collingwood coach Craig McRae ahead of the 2026 AFL premiership season.

From 5:50am through until the end of the day, Gabo sat in coaches meetings, player sessions, and a full club experience chatting to the number of people that make the Magpies tick.

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Sam Darcy is poised to explode in 2026 and be the headline act when it comes to key power forwards in the game. We discuss the ceiling for Darcy, and which other young key forwards are worth keeping a watch on this year. 

What is the expectation on the Tigers after a 5-win season in 2025?

Plus, Damo's Sliding Doors is back and the Crows are in the gun. 

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A week away from the season kicking off, today we are making a case for the 8 non-Victorian sides. 

Which ones will propel themselves into the top 8, can the Eagles climb out of the bottom four, and can the chasing pack catch the Lions in their quest for a 3-peat? 

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Sam Walsh has signed the biggest deal in Carlton's history, the extension see's him a Bluebagger for life and will remain at the club until the end of 2034. 

We're continuing the countdown to the Opening Round match up of the year, Carlton head up to Sydney to face the Swans. 

And, Patrick Dangerfield isn't buying into the Cats being on the slide. 

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Roaming reporter Joel Peterson spent his Monday with 9 of the AFL captains ahead of Opening Round. We hear from Patty Cripps, Marcus Bontempelli, Cal Wilkie and Max Gawn. 

AFL Match Review Officer Michael Christian joins the show for a chat about the changes the game has made to the MRO going into 2026. 

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Damo has gone one on one with Collingwood coach Craig McRae and St Kilda coach Ross Lyon. We unpack both of those chats.

Can Dan Houston recapture his All-Australian form of 2023 and 2024 leading into 2026? Will Bobby Hill return to the fold this season?

Ross Lyon responds to Lions coach Chris Fagan, and the expectations on the Saints heading into this year. 

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Zach Merrett wanted out of the club during the trade period but in the end the trade fell over and he came back to the Bombers. He and the club has put that behind them now and they're looking forward to a strong 2026. 

The Bombers had an injury crisis through 2025, Scott explains what they've done to go about changing their injury fortunes in 2026.

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We are taking a look at all eight non-Victorian sides a fortnight out from Opening Round.

Zak Butters is the biggest name in the free agency pool this year, as the Power have a new lease on life under coach Josh Carr.

The Giants will call it shrewd recruiting having Clayton Oliver given the amount of injuries the midfield has felt this summer.

Oscar Allen had his first hitout as a Lion this week plus there's an expectation the Swans are back in the finals in Dean Cox's second year. 

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He also discusses injury-prone forward Max King's prospects in 2026, the perceived pressure that comes with headline-grabbing contracts, and the role that Saints great Lenny Hayes will play at the club in 2026. 

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Which club has got the best midfield trio heading into 2026?

After another lean season in 2025, is this the year the Roos finally bounce and get themselves out of the bottom 4?

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The Eagles are coming off a one-win season, surely the only way is up for West Coast in Andrew McQualter's second season. 

Key players will miss Opening Round through injury as the AFL's COO Tom Harley declares Opening Round is here to stay. 

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The inclusions of Christian Petracca and Jamarra Ugle-Hagan to the SUNS line up over summer has them well poised to go deep into September in 2026.

St Kilda and Brisbane have announced fresh captains for the year ahead, which one was the bigger shock?

Jeremy Cameron is in a race against time to be ready for Opening Round.

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The addition of Clayton Oliver to the star-studded midfield, Aaron Cadman is coming on in leaps and bounds plus growing the game in Greater Western Sydney.

Note this was recorded in the days before Tom Green's ACL injury

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The Vics get it done over WA by 24 points in the return of Origin with a lot to like on & off the field in the build up to this game. The only sour note being the injury to Jacob Weitering. 

Tom Green will miss the 2026 season with a suspected ACL tear, a savage blow for the Giants midfield.

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All roads lead to Optus Stadium tonight for the return of AFL Origin.

For the first time since 1999, Origin footy is here with Victoria taking on WA. Have the Sandgropers got a point to prove tonight? Which midfield will shine brightest? 

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Despite finishing the home and away season on top of the ladder, the Crows flunked in September and failed miserably in the spotlight - What is the expectation on Adelaide this year?

Will Ben King remain loyal to the SUNS and sign beyond 2026 or will the lure of Victoria become to big?

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State of Origin this Saturday night gives the footy fans their first look at the seven rule changes the AFL under Greg Swann has implemented over the off-season.

A stronger enforcement of the stand-rule, the abolishment of the sub, no more ruck nominations, quicker time to bring the footy back in from a behind and last disposal out of bounds. 

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Will extended time off during the off-season become the norm for senior coaches after both Chris Scott and Craig McRae have done so this summer. 

Collingwood will roll into 2026 with the "too old" narrative while the Hawks winning record will be up against it without Will Day for the first half of the season.

Plus, the build up to State of Origin this Saturday continues. 

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Zach Merrett was adamant he wanted out of Bomberland during the 2025 Trade Period, now it's been revealed he's in discussions with Essendon for a contract extension beyond 2027. Is right now the time to be holding those conversations?

Fremantle have spent the pre-season sharpening their attention to detail & following the lead of the reigning premiers the Lions.

And another injury setback for St Kilda power-forward Max King. 

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With all their off-season acquisitions and bold plays to do so, St Kilda will be the most fascinating storyline in 2026.

Can the reigning premiers retain Zac Bailey beyond this year? Who will replace Lachie Neale as the skipper this year? 

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On this edition of Your Coach, the back to back premiership coach discusses the acquisitions of Sam Draper and Oscar Allen to the club, while losing Cal Ah Chee to the Adelaide Crows.

Zac Bailey is a free agent this year, he is hopeful of retaining the Lions forward/mid and makes comment about the current lay of the land when it comes to player contracts.

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The Swans are well-balanced, and well-placed to attack this year head on after facing unique challenges at this point 12 months ago. 

Charlie Curnow has joined the club in a high-publicized trade. Callum Mills and Errol Gulden have themselves primed for a big 2026 plus the addition of premiership winning coach Simon Goodwin to the coaching box is only going to give Cox even more confidence going into the clubs season opener against Carlton. 

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A complete preview of the 2025 AFLW Grand Final. The undefeated North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos are aiming for a 29th consecutive win and back to back premierships, while the Brisbane Lions have reached their 7th AFLW Grand Final and looking for redemption after going down to the Roos 12 months ago. 

The storylines ahead of the game worth following, the players chasing their first title, how the coaches stack up against each other plus where it will be won and lost.

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Champions of the game bid farewell in 2025. 

It wasn't the fairytale Callan Ward wanted when his ACL went on him vs. Richmond and ended his final year in tears. Sam Docherty is one of the games most inspirational figures for all the adversity he has played through. Nat Fyfe goes out a 2x Brownlow Medallist, and Oscar McInerney became a footy favourite finishing his career a premiership player with Brisbane after missing the 2024 Grand Final through injury. 

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The Trade Period gave us plenty to discuss during October with a botched attempt from the Hawks to land Essendon captain Zach Merrett. 

Jamarra Ugle-Hagan is no longer a Bulldog after failing to play a single game for the club in 2025. AFLHQ football department went through a restructure that sees Greg Swann now in charge and already set about making significant change to the game for 2026. 

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No one would've actually believed Lachie Neale was playing on Grand Final day until he stepped out there at the start of the third quarter. 

Bailey Smith and Jack Ginnivan brought back a healthy serving of "the bird" and Izak Rankine's homophobic slur put Adelaide's finals campaign on the backburner with the evolving story of his 4-match suspension. 

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In this edition, we are going back over the moments that dominated our news feeds in 2025.

Opening Round was postponed in Queensland due to tropical cyclone Alfred, the Eagles asking for an assistance package. A favourite Giant forced into retirement with an ACL tear and Oscar Allen forced into an uncomfortable apology. 

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In this edition, relive the moments that made us smile this year.

From the Brisbane Lions back to back title on the last Saturday in September, all the way to Seth Campbell's backflip as the Tigers produced a come-from-behind special to start the year. 

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The Eagles have given Willem Duursma the mantle of being the #1 pick from the 2025 AFL Draft last night. As well as being one of the more hungrier teams on the night bidding on academy and father/son prospects.

Gold Coast got busy matching each bid that came for their academy talent inside the top 20, the Blues were able to get their father/son and the Bombers used pick 9 to select a draft bolter. 

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The Saints were the most ruthless club in October bringing in 5 players during the trade period as well as pulling the rug out from under Leek Aleer.

Will it result in a more ruthless edge on the field in 2026? Only time will tell. 

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Another year of the same old and there's no much more on the horizon of 2026 for the Kangaroos.

Harry Sheezel had another stellar season but there's not much else to write home about. Al Clarkson heads into his fourth year as the coach that's under the most pressure. 

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The Blues became one of the most active clubs during the trade period, and while they lost 3 big players, they acquired Will Hayward & Oli Florent. After spending his debut year on the sidelines Jagga Smith will be unveiled in 2026 as well as father-son prospect Harry Dean. 

Graham Wright, the agent of change has stuck with Michael Voss who is under pressure going into his final season under contract. 

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Geelong went all the way to Grand Final day before being beaten by the Brisbane Lions, will the way the season ended leave scars heading into 2026? 

While the trade period on-field didn't bring about all the players they were chasing, they have secured Nathan Buckley in an assistant coaching role which will be a positive for their midfield. 

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The winds of change have swept through Port Adelaide. Ken Hinkley's 13 year tenure has come to an end, Josh Carr takes over.

The signature of Zak Butters is the most important storyline of the year coming up. The targeted recruiting during the trade period to help the club get back to finals will be secondary to the future of the clubs best midfielder. 

** This episode was recorded prior to Jason Horne-Francis return to training and foot injury.

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The Magpies were the oldest side on the park in 2025, for much of the home and away season they were the best side in the competition but couldn't get past Preliminary Final weekend in September.

The quietest trade period under Craig McRae sees them bring in Jack Buller. Can Dan McStay step up in 2026, and more consistency from Jordan De Goey?

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The Giants have brought in Clayton Oliver to help them in the midfield next year. He will no doubt add to the depth of the side and relish being outside the Victorian bubble. 

The club will re-sign Jake Stringer through the rookie draft to support Jesse Hogan again but 2026 is shaping as the year Aaron Cadman announces himself. 

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Sydney missed out on September in Dean Cox's first season after reaching the Grand Final in 2024. 

There's many people expecting them to bolt back up the table with Charlie Curnow, the rockstar key forward joining during the trade period. 

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The AFL has introduced a Wildcard Finals Round to the 2026 fixture. It will mean from 2026 the finals will extend out to a top 10 with the top 6 six having a finals bye. 

AFLW moves into its second week of the finals, the Kangaroos flexing their muscles thumping the Hawks while the Lions have made a sixth straight Preliminary Final. 

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All eyes at Essendon will be on Zach Merrett for the first day of pre-season after his trade request to Hawthorn was denied. 

Finishing 2025 the Bombers fell on a 13-game losing streak and injuries left, right and centre. They're all hopeful for a much more positive outlook in 2026. 

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Despite finishing the 2025 season on top of the ladder the Crows went winless through the finals and bundled out in straight sets.

The summer will be spent thinking about what went wrong when it matters most but the Crows will be out for redemption come September of 2026. 

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The Demons had the most wholesale changes of any club over the off-season, they'll enter 2026 with a new President, CEO and coach. They'll also be without 2 of the midfield stars in Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver.

With all this change happening, it's looking like a tough first year under the new coach Steven King. 

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Hawthorn missed big during the trade period, will that come back to haunt them right throughout 2026? 

With what they do have on their list, can they get a full body of work from the likes of Will Day, Mitch Lewis and Calsher Dear?

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Fremantle were one of the quieter sides during the trade period but did what they had to do to secure Judd McVee.

2026 will have a different outlook with Nat Fyfe and Michael Walters retiring, but they have the core group that is ready to perform and show they have a ruthless edge about them. 

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Can anyone dismantle the 2x reigning premiers in 2026?

Adding Oscar Allen and Sam Draper to an already star-studded line up will make it incredibly difficult for anyone to dismiss the Lions again next season. 

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Seven rule changes have been made ahead of the AFL season for 2026 in a continued attempt to speed up the game. 

Richmond are in focus after a lean year in 2025 what is a pass mark for the Tigers in 2026?

Plus, the final home and away round of the AFLW season with plenty on the line. 

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After a history making 2025 can the SUNS go even further in 2026?

With the additions of Christian Petracca and Jamarra Ugle-Hagan it's impossible to think otherwise. Bailey Humphrey may feel like he owes the club after his attempt at leaving during the trade period, and can they get the signature of Ben King locked away early in the season to quash any discussion of him heading home to Victoria? 

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West Coast are in focus after their tumultuous 1-win season under new coach Andrew McQualter.

Has the mood changed around 'Mini' heading into his second season at the helm? How pivotal will picks 1 and 2 be in this years draft for the club that's seemingly been in free-fall since the 2018 premiership. 

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The Western Bulldogs missed the 8 in 2025, what steps do they need to put in place to get there in 2026. A fully fit and firing Cody Weightman will definitely help the forward line but what can they do about the backline that at times proved to be dysfunctional?

Andrew Dillon speaks out about putting Bailey Smith on notice, and the AFLW heads into its final home and away round with spots inside the 8 on the line. 

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Andrew Welsh is going to be spending the summer attempting to galvanise and stabilise the Essendon footy club. 

What's the ceiling when it comes to Will Ashcroft who's extended his time at the Lions until 2030?

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The Carlton footy club is in focus with Michael Voss going into 2026 as the coach under the most pressure to perform to keep his position.

Is West Coast the best suitor for Tom Mitchell to continue his AFL career?

The AFLW headlines heading into the penultimate home and away round of the season with games that are set to shape the top 8. 

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With so many players being delisted, we take a look at the names that could find themselves given a second chance in 2026 at another club.

Oscar Allen has spoken for the first time since becoming a Lion. Which players will Dean Cox look at for the WA midfield when State of Origin returns? 

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Did the Hawks botch the trade deal to get Zach Merrett over the line? Are they in a stronger position going into 2026 than they were going into 2025? 

Dean Cox opens up about the tough conversations held with Will Hayward & Oli Florent. The Western Bulldogs have parted ways with their Norm Smith Medallist, Jason Johannisen. 

And, State of Origin footy is back!

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Collingwood didn't do a lot during this years trade period, they're going all-in again with their older brigade in 2026, will it come back to bite them?

Melbourne are going in a vastly different direction without Petracca and Oliver, heading to the draft with first round picks.

The second last round of the AFLW home and away season, and still we're no closer to finding a team that can challenge the Kangaroos. 

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Christian Petracca joining the SUNS means on paper they have one of the best midfields heading into the 2026 season.

Given all the issues at the Demons over the past couple of seasons, Jack Steele's recruitment is one of perfection given his calibre and character.

Was Tassie within its rights to congratulate Nathan Buckley on his appointment to the role of Geelong's midfield coach? 

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Sydney have secured the rockstar, the city needs a rockstar. Someone to be the face of the club, and while Charlie Curnow may not live the media limelight, he dominates on the field and that's what they'll be expecting from him in 2026. 

Have St Kilda come under enough scrutiny for pushing its own captain out the doors?

The clubs have retained some of the power this trade period and may have just shown others how it is done. 

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A fascinating final day of the 2025 Trade Period with Hawthorn not able to facilitate a trade deal with Essendon for their captain Zach Merrett.

Charlie Curnow is the next rockstar forward of the Swans after they put forward three first round picks to take the 2x Coleman Medallist off the Blues. 

A handful of deals that didn't get done include Callum Ah Chee to Brisbane, he will walk to Adelaide through the pre-season draft plus the Gold Coast SUNS are in a strong position after securing Christian Petracca.

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Trade Deadline Day is here: Zach Merrett, Christian Petracca, Clayton Oliver, Charlie Curnow are just four of the names that are still on the trade table. Will the deals get done in time before 7:30pm tonight. 

After being snubbed by the Saints Leek Aleer is staying with the Giants for a further couple of seasons. Bailey Humphrey will remain a SUN and Nathan Buckley has found a new coaching home in Geelong. 

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Sydney has come to play when it comes to its offer to Charlie Curnow. 

Christian Petracca, Zach Merrett, Clayton Oliver trades are still to be done. Could Steven May find his way back to Melbourne plus the headlines heading into Round 10 of the AFLW. 

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Sydney has used the weekend to up its offer when it comes to luring Charlie Curnow to the Harbour City. 

The intrigue around the 3 in-contract captains who are all looking for new homes. 

Can the SUNS straighten out Jamarra, and the Giants the same with Clayton Oliver? 

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Geelong has made its first move in trying to secure Charlie Curnow. Clayton Oliver nominates the Giants as his new home.

Leek Aleer won't be a Saint after they pulled the rug out from under him, and the Gold Coast remain defiant that Bailey Humphrey isn't up for trade.  

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We could look back on yesterday with great significance for the embattled Eagles as 2x premiership Lion Brandon Starcevich joins the club, plus they're given pick 2 as compensation for outgoing captain Oscar Allen.

Judd McVee could prove to be a steal for the Dockers after the trade went through with the Demons. 

Sam Flanders is the latest player to join the Saints as we applaud the boldness of the club this period to spice things up amongst its competition. 

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Clayton Oliver has been captured touring Giants HQ which has sent Collingwood into an "emergency dash" of sorts to make a pitch to the Demons midfielder. 

Zach Merrett has fractured relationships at the Bombers despite what the public narrative is becoming while a former Bomber takes aim at his old club. 

Sydney needs a rockstar and they're hellbent on securing Charlie Curnow but at a price that won't compromise their list. 

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After Day 1 of the AFL trade period, the Bombers and the Blues are sticking to their guns. Their stars are contracted and going nowhere.

St Kilda still has more magic up its sleeve. Jamarra has got a suitor in the SUNS, it'll be up to him to make it work.

Should we extend the trade period into the early rounds of the season? Justin Leppitsch thinks so. 

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The Saints are set to be the biggest players in this years trade period, and with all the names that have been linked to the club, there might be another one or two to find their way to Moorabbin. 

Bailey Humphrey has been papped with Melbourne coach Steven King, Clayton Oliver on a boat in the Sydney Harbour. 

Brodie Mihocek has opted to make the move from Collingwood to Melbourne to continue his career. 

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Zach Merrett has claimed his sixth Crichton Medal and likely given his last speech as captain of the Bombers.

Melbourne has told Clayton Oliver to look for options elsewhere to continue his footy while they're open to bringing Petracca back into the fold.

Josh Dunkley caps off a stellar season claiming the Lions best and fairest after their premiership success. 

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The AFL is keeping across the players who've signed long-term deals and now choosing to request trades halfway through completion of these deals. As well as this, we bid farewell to the bounce, and the AFL's sub rule. 

Jamie Elliott will finish his career at the Magpies after re-signing with the black and white for a further 2 seasons. Intrigue surrounds Zach Merrett tonight at the Bombers best and fairest count. 

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The Eagles have been granted an AFL assistance package after just 11 wins from its past 91 games. We take a look at how the package could help the battling club.

Freo's loss has absolutely been Brisbane's gain when it comes to the trade of Lachie Neale. However, the trade period isn't the only way the Lions have built this premiership side.

Has the Giants premiership window closed or are there similarities between the AFL's youngest side and the current premiers? 

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Andrew Bassat has again used his Presidents speech at the Saints best and fairest to fire shots back over the fence at opposition clubs and factions of the media who've had a crack at the club. 

Can Geelong overcome the "footy trauma" when it comes to losing a Grand Final by more than 40 points?

Christian Petracca was spotted landing in Adelaide yesterday, will he call the city of churches home in 2026 and is it enough for the Crows to take the next step in their development with the 2021 premiership player on their books? 

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The Brisbane Lions have gone back-to-back after mauling the Cats at the MCG on Saturday, and many believe they're only just getting started.

Geelong has a long off-season ahead of them but could be bringing in James Worpel and Charlie Curnow.

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We are one sleep away from the 2025 AFL Grand Final, will the Lions go back to back or does Chris Scott add a third premiership to his already incredible CV.

The Trade Period is still over a week from officially starting but all the attention will head in that direction once the siren sounds on Saturday.

Congratulations to Ally Anderson from Brisbane and Ebony Marinoff from the Crows who will both play their 100th games of AFLW this weekend, the first two players in the competition to reach the milestone. 

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Chris Fagan has got the Lions to a third straight Grand Final, Chris Scott’s aiming for a third premiership himself. Who’s legacy will be elevated at the final siren on Saturday?

How big is the "calculated risk" Brisbane are preparing to take by playing Lachie Neale?

Another Neale is featuring this week on the Thursday Great Man.

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Start your humpday hearing about the latest news in the world of footy plus light-hearted banter and crazy takes on pop-culture, sport and entertainment.

• Nat has returned for a Grand Final Round Table special
• Did Sarah jinx Tom Stewart leading into the Preliminary Final?
• The fashion of the Brownlow red carpet, the afterparty and NAS robbed of 3 votes,
• Is there a more exceptional leader in the game right now than Harris Andrews?
• The storylines that will shape this year’s Grand Final
• Which of the sides is under more pressure going into the big dance on Saturday thanks to Continental Tyres?
• Regular Favourites: Get it off your Chest, Fact or Furphy, Go with your Gut, Out on a Limb

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Matt Rowell has claimed the 2025 Brownlow Medal with 39 votes, 7 ahead of Collingwood's Nick Daicos in another record-breaking Brownlow Medal count.

Zach Merrett fronted the media on the red carpet with the lay of the land on his contract at the Bombers.

Max Holmes will suit up for his first AFL Grand Final after missing out on premiership success in 2022. 

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Brisbane have advanced to their third consecutive Grand Final after beating the Magpies at the MCG by 29 points. 

Brownlow night at Crown, who will be awarded the games most prestigious honour? 

And, the aftermath of the Prelim Final losses for both Collingwood and Hawthorn. 

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The penultimate weekend of the AFL season for 2025. Which two sides will advance to this year's Grand Final? 

Chris Scott v Sam Mitchell, Chris Fagan v Craig McRae - The masterminds in the coaches box.

Steven May has been told to find a third club to continue his career, Marcus Windhager re-signs with the Saints for another 4 seasons and could we see International Rules become part of the AFLW landscape? 

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Murphy Reid has been considered by the AFL.com.au reporters the unanimous winner of this year's Rising Star award, will that set the young Docker up for future success?

Fages has been prepared to give new Lion cubs a go this year after the 2024 premiership, so much so there'll be 6 new faces in the Prelim on Saturday.

Collingwood have stood by their older brigade, headlined by Steele Sidebottom plus we take a look at the options in front of Sam Flanders. 

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Start your humpday hearing about the latest news in the world of footy plus light-hearted banter and crazy takes on pop-culture, sport and entertainment.

• Prelim Week is the most "pure footy" week 
• The love affair with Will Ashcroft from the panel
• The disadvantage the pre-finals bye gives finishing inside the top 4
• Who have been the recruits of the year? 
• Is there a Brownlow Medal smokey we should be considering? 
• A failed season for the Adelaide Crows
• Regular Favourites: Get it off your Chest, Fact or Furphy, Go with your Gut, Out on a Limb

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Jordan De Goey is primed for Saturday night at the MCG as the Magpies look to advance to another Grand Final. Damo went one-on-one with the Collingwood star. 

Geelong has got unheralded defenders that require more time in the spotlight and will go a long way to stopping the Hawks on Friday night.

Steven King begins his reign as coach of Melbourne and the headlines from Round 5 of AFLW. 

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Will Ashcroft has produced a performance better than his 2024 Norm Smith medal winning game to get the Lions into the Preliminary Final against the Magpies this weekend.

Zach Merrett has got to the "point of no return" in his soured relationship with Essendon. Steven King has been appointed the new coach of the Demons in a decision that surprised a few over the weekend. 

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All eyes fall on the Adelaide Oval tonight as the Hawks and Crows do battle for a spot in the Preliminary Final.

Queensland is bracing itself for the biggest game in the AFL's history in the sunshine state.

Zach Merrett has met with Hawthorn leaving his position as captain at Essendon bordering on untenable if a deal with the Hawks can't be struck, plus there's a Grand Final rematch in the AFLW this weekend. 

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It's all eyes again on the Adelaide Oval this Friday night as the Crows welcome the Hawks into town, AFL.com.au is on the ground with Bharat Sundaresan in Adelaide. 

Brisbane v Gold Coast is the biggest Q-Clash in its history, the expectation is the Lions bounce back from their poor showing with a vengeance despite missing Lachie Neale.

West Coast will formally ask the AFL for an assistance package in a bid to turn their run of poor form around and start their climb back up the ladder.

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Start your humpday hearing about the latest news in the world of footy plus light-hearted banter and crazy takes on pop-culture, sport and entertainment.

• We need to recognize the “impact” Jack Ginnivan has been since he was dropped during the Easter weekend
• The ridiculous preliminary final numbers that follow Geelong and Collingwood
• Jordan De Goey’s finals record stacks up
• Freo miss on their mission statement from 2021 but off the field the club has a strong hold and better placed than where they started out
• The most famous behinds kicked during the finals series: David Swallow, Tony Lockett, Barry Breen, Lenny Hayes
• Will anyone beat the North Melbourne AFLW side in 2025?
• Regular Favourites: Get it off your Chest, Fact or Furphy, Go with your Gut, Out on a Limb

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The stage is set for the biggest game of AFL footy to in Queensland's history on Saturday night. 

Collingwood's defensive profile is still #1, the old adage of defence wins premiership rings true at the AIA Centre. St Kilda continue to be a destination club this off-season with Leek Aleer becoming the latest player to request a trade to Moorabbin.

Plus the headlines from Round 4 of the AFLW.

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David Swallow was the hero for the SUNS on Saturday night as they advanced to the semi-final weekend setting up a mouthwatering Q-Clash with the Lions. 

It's going to be a long off-season for both the Giants and the Dockers who will be doing plenty of soul-searching this summer.

Brisbane might struggle to win the title from here without Lachie Neale while the Cats produced the most even performance of the opening round of the finals series. 

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After announcing his retirement during the week David Swallow, in his first career final had the game on his boot sending Gold Coast into semi-final week ending the year of the Dockers. 

Hear from Swallow himself, retiring veteran Nat Fyfe and an ecstatic Dimma Hardwick after the SUNS created history by playing and winning their first ever final. 

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Write the Magpies off at your own peril, they have advanced to the Preliminary Final beating the Adelaide Crows by 24 points in the first Qualifying Final.

Charlie Curnow is still attempting to get out of Carlton and being linked to the Swans. 

Can the Cats turn the tables on the Lions tonight after last years epic Preliminary Final? 

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While the Crows will be celebrating Tex Walker tonight at the Adelaide Oval, all eyes for Fish are on the SUNS history making night at Optus Stadium on Saturday night when they compete for their first ever final. 

St Kilda have already made a big splash in this years trade and draft period before it's even begun. 

The selection squeeze that both the Lions and Giants are facing ahead of their respective finals this weekend. 

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Start your humpday hearing about the latest news in the world of footy plus light-hearted banter and crazy takes on pop-culture, sport and entertainment.

• Gabo’s big week winning the Grant Hattam Award
• Unpacking the All-Australian night with Bailey Smith willing to be so open about his own mental health battles
• Mark Keane is a genuine “sliding doors” story of the Crows
• The excitement is palpable ahead of the 2025 AFL Finals Series
• Revisiting the pre-season selection crystal ball selections
• St Kilda is under pressure to nail the trade and draft period thanks to Continental Tyres
• Regular Favourites: Get it off your Chest, Fact or Furphy, Go with your Gut, Out on a Limb

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Taylor Walker will play his 300th game on Thursday night in the Crows first final against the Magpies which won't feature Bobby Hill according to CEO, Craig Kelly. 

Charlie Curnow isn't for sale at the Blues with Michael Voss putting an emphatic line through that yesterday. Zach Merrett is "disillusioned" at Bomberland and AFLW Round 3 saw a significant injury to a key Kangaroo. 

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The race to be fit for the first week of the finals is well and truly on. All eyes at Collingwood are on Beau McReery and Bobby Hill. The Hawks have to consider Josh Weddle. Brisbane will bring back Lachie Neale and the SUNS have got to decide between footy romance and what's the best look for their team when it comes to David Swallow.

The Melbourne coaching race is down to six candidates and we unveil the winner of Damo's Thinking Person's MVP for 2025. 

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A night of celebration for the AFL as they unveiled the 2025 All-Australian squad headlined by 11 first time recipients of an AA blazer. Max Gawn creates a slice of history for himself, while a "legacy" style captain was selected. 

The Eagles have got a key pillar locked away for the next 3 years they can place their rebuild around while it was a night of celebration on the Gold Coast earlier in the week.

The footy doesn't stop this weekend as Essendon and Richmond do battle in the top-end to kickstart the AFLW's Indigenous Round tonight.  

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Gold Coast will play finals for the first time in the club's history after confirming their spot in September with a 95-point win over Essendon last night. 

The Western Bulldogs will begin their exit meetings today, Carlton's mass exodus continues. 

Former West Coast Eagle Mitch Brown takes a huge step forward for the LGBTQI+ community coming out as a bisexual man.

Damo's produced his final round of Thinking Person's MVP votes. 

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