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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 01: Ken Hinkley, Senior Coach of the Power and Zak Butters of the Power celebrate during the 2020 AFL First Qualifying Final match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Geelong Cats at Adelaide Oval on October 01, 2020 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

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Ken’s call: Butters’ future, Marshall move and straight-sets Crows

Fresh from leaving the Power just over three months ago, Ken Hinkley gives his assessment on the Zak Butters state of play, change at Port Adelaide and where the crosstown rivals stand.

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NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. August 15th, 2025 . Essendon v St Kilda at Marvel Stadium, Docklands. Rowan Marshall of the Saints celebrates a 3rd quarter goal . Picture: Michael Klein

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Failed trade, TDK, hair cuts down the highway — Marshall opens up

Rowan Marshall hoped to play for Geelong, but St Kilda didn’t let him go. Now, the ruckman reveals why he wanted a move, his thoughts on Tom De Koning and addresses some trade period rumours.

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10 December 2025 Former Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley (R) is joining Fox Footy's team this year, where he will work alongside Crows champion Mark Ricciuto (L). Pic RoyVPhotography

Hinkley lands major TV role in coaching gap year

Ken Hinkley has made the call to take a break after 30 consecutive seasons of coaching at different levels of football — but he’ll still be close to the action. Details on his new TV role here.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 11: Senior Coach Matthew Nicks press conference during the Adelaide Crows AFL captain's run at West Lakes on September 11, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/Getty Images)

Done deal? Crows could soon unveil new Nicks contract

Forget the round 1 date, Adelaide is unlikely to even wait until 2026 to lock Matthew Nicks in at West Lakes with the Crows coach to re-sign as early as next week.

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Newcastle locals Max King and Isaac Heeney at Newcastle Baths as part of the Sydney Swans Community Camp in Newcastle on December 2, 2025. Photo by Phil Hillyard (Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - NO ON SALES - copyright Phil Hillyard )

The Newcastle club inspiring AFL dreams in NRL heartland

Without the Swans Academy, Max King’s AFL dream wouldn’t be reality. Without meeting Isaac Heeney as a nine year old at Cardiff Hawks, the dream may have been totally different.

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Chairman’s Gala at The Valley - Aisha Jade McKinnon and Jordan De Goey

‘Times are changing’: De Goey excited for next chapter of his life

Collingwood star Jordan De Goey has praised his “trooper” partner Aisha Jade McKinnon as the couple prepare for the birth of their daughter.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 26: Suns interim head coach Dean Solomon walks from the field at three quarter time during the round 23 AFL match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Gold Coast Suns at Adelaide Oval on August 26, 2017 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Kalisz/Getty Images)

Bombers board member steps down to become assistant coach

Essendon’s coaching ranks have received an extraordinary boost as board director Dean Solomon steps down from his role to lead the club’s defence.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 22: Clayton Oliver of the Demons looks dejected after a loss during the 2025 AFL Round 24 match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Melbourne Demons at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on August 22, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Stringer, Hogan, Clarry? GWS confident of Oliver resurgence

From premiership hero to unwanted star — Giants boss David Matthews explains why GWS will be able to transform former Demon Clayton Oliver back to his best.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 29: Harry Dean of Victoria Country in action during the 2025 Marsh AFL National Championships U18 Boys match between Victoria Country and South Australia at Marvel Stadium on June 29, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Rob Lawson/AFL Photos)

Why Blues could be forced to cough up 2,233 draft points

Carlton currently holds picks 9 and 11 in this year’s draft. But a rival club’s bombshell play could see one of those selections swallowed up and the other pushed well into the second round.

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NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. August 16th, 2025 . Hawthorn vs Melbourne at the MCG. Hawthorn president Andy Gowers chats with past president Jeff Kennett . Picture: Michael Klein

Hawks Board stoush officially over with Gowers elected unopposed

After another successful on-field season, there were no contenders to Andy Gowers’ reign at Hawthorn, with the club clearly aligned as it emerges from a turbulent period.

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NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. May 9th, 2025 . AFL . Round 9. St Kilda vs Carlton at the MCG. Elijah Hollands of the Blues clears by hand during the 2nd qtr. . Picture: Michael Klein

Blues tear up duo’s contracts with year to run

After handing Mitch McGovern a career lifeline this week, Carlton has made the brutal call to delist a contracted pair – but one will get a chance to fight for a summer signing spot.

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Port Adelaide champion Travis Boak will play for Torquay in the BFNL in 2026. Picture: Torquay Football Club.

AFL champion set to return to junior club

A recently retired Port Adelaide great has confirmed his return to local footy next season in a move which will see him link up with his junior club. Here’s what to expect.

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AFL Collingwood vs Fremantle at the MCG. Marcus Drum kicks the last goal.

Quads, detached retina: Top AFL draft pick’s sad moment of clarity

Twenty years after being selected at pick 10, Marcus Drum opens up about the moment he knew his AFL dream was over and the unexpected silver lining that followed.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 26: Willie Rioli of the Power runs into goal during the 2025 AFL Round 16 match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Carlton Blues at Adelaide Oval on June 26, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘A real boost’: Rioli set for Tiwi footy homecoming

AFL premiership player Willie Rioli Jr is set for his Top End return and in a happy coincidence his first match comes against the club where his career began.

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‘Not doing this for f***ing Zios’: Carlton mascot storms out of Bar Mitzvah

A man working as a Carlton Football Club mascot stunned guests at a Bar Mitzvah celebration after storming out when he learned the money gifted to the boy would be used to support Israeli soldiers.

WAGs in the driver’s seat: Inside their huge luxury brand deals

AFL WAGs with huge online audiences are turning their influence into high-end brand ambassadorships. See inside some of their biggest deals.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos December 18, 2020: (L-R) Zach Reid, Nik Cox and Archie Perkins of the Bombers in action during an Essendon Bombers training session at The Hangar in Melbourne, Victoria. Picture: NewsWire / Daniel Pockett

Injury hit, unfulfilled potential: The swings and misses at Essendon

The delisting of Ben Hobbs has exposed Essendon’s concerning draft record, with eight recent top-40 picks failing to meet performance expectations.

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 17: Christian Petracca poses during a media opportunity with the Gold Coast Suns at People First Stadium on October 17, 2025 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

Trac’s ‘elephant in the room’: The moment Dee became a star Sun

A top 2025 draft prospect was there the moment Christian Petracca learnt he was traded from Melbourne to the Suns. And it was all part of the superstar’s plan to take his game to new heights.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 03: Will Phillips of the Kangaroos kicks the ball during the 2025 AFL Round 17 match between the North Melbourne Kangaroos and the Western Bulldogs at Marvel Stadium on July 3, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Roos make huge call on former top-three pick

A former top-three draftee has been let go by the Kangaroos along with a former Fremantle recruit as North finalises its list heading into the draft.

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Pies star’s $3m legal move may trigger huge debt fallout

Scott Pendlebury’s legal claim against his former manager, who he has accused of owing him up to $3 million, could have major repercussions for the investments of a string of sports stars.

West Coast's Oscar Allen leads out his side during the AFL Round 4 match between the GWS Giants and West Coast Eagles at Engie Stadium, Sydney on April 6, 2025. Photo by Phil Hillyard (Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - NO ON SALES - copyright Phil Hillyard )

Allen opens up on sour Eagles exit

The former West Coast Eagles captain has detailed why he left the club and the moment he realised those who had his back were no longer there.

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Hawthorn training at Waverly. Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson and high performance manager andrew Russell . Pic: Michael Klein

Fitness guru says AFL clubs would ‘hate’ Origin

One of the competition’s greatest fitness guru’s says AFL clubs would consider pulling their stars away from the return of state of origin.

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Tom Green and Jacob Gaynor. Picture: GWS

Tassie Devils continue signing spree with Giant coup

The social media guru behind GWS Giants’ 172,000-strong social media empire is jumping ship to a rival AFL club in a significant off-field coup.

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NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. April 19th, 2025 . AFL Round 6 . Geelong vs Hawthorn at the MCG. Ted Clohesy of the Cats snaps at goal . Picture: Michael Klein

Three clubs in the hunt for culled academy Cat, duo’s surprise delisting

Geelong has delisted a Next Generation Academy graduate, and he has several rival suitors. Plus, two others have been cut with the promise of being picked up as rookies — one who was contracted.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 22: Chris Scott is the Victorian State of Origin coach during the 2025 AAMI AFL Origin Media Opportunity at AFL House on October 22, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by James Wiltshire/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Scott’s ‘amazing experience’ to guide search

Chris Scott is drawing on his own beginnings as he prepares to lead Victoria – and he hasn’t forgotten the chance that helped shape his coaching journey.

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The Tasmanian Football Club High Performance Centre will be located at Kingston. Artist impression of the site. Picture: Supplied

Plans unveiled for Devils’ $115m Kingston AFL centre

Tasmania’s AFL dream is continuing to take shape with plans for the $115m world-class home base revealed as funding questions remain for community grounds. Get an inside look here.

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NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. May 3rd, 2025 . AFL . Round 8. Collingwood vs Geelong at the MCG. Bailey Smith of the Cats with coach Chris Scott post game . Picture: Michael Klein

Scott labels Smith an ‘outrageous success’ amid off-field controversy

Despite fines, warnings and social media scandals, Geelong coach Chris Scott says the club’s gamble on firebrand Bailey Smith has paid off spectacularly.

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NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. August 10th, 2025 . AFL Round 22. Melbourne vs Western Bulldogs at the MCG. Luke Beveridge , Senior Coach of the Bulldogs at 3 qtr time . Picture: Michael Klein

Luke Beveridge target of alleged $100k extortion plot

The Western Bulldogs coach has reportedly been the subject of a disturbing letter demanding he hand over $100,000.

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Charlie Curnow in the gym at Swans HQ for the first time with Shane Lehane, Head of Athletic Performance. Photo by Phil Hillyard (Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - NO ON SALES - copyright Phil Hillyard )

Curnow trains at Swans HQ as Cox reveals toll of stunning trade

Dean Cox has revealed the emotional toll of sacrificing two contracted stars to land Charlie Curnow as the prized recruit trained at Swans HQ for the first time. See the pictures.

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Sam Flanders dons his new St Kilda jumper. Picture: St Kilda FC

Why Flanders chose St Kilda

There were two lures from St Kilda that were too hard for new Saint Sam Flanders to pass up.

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