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Which clubs are set for big 2026 draft hauls?

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The clubs who loaded up for 2026 draft — and who’s left wanting

Port Adelaide and Carlton have loaded up ahead of high pick bids in the 2026 draft — but who else is set for a big haul? See every club’s draft picks for next season.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 06: Ben Long of the Suns celebrates a goal during the AFL Elimination Final match between Fremantle Dockers and Gold Coast Suns at Optus Stadium on September 06, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Janelle St Pierre/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

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How to get your tickets for the 2026 AFL games in the NT

Northern Territory footy fans can secure their spot for some blockbuster action with tickets for the three NT AFL games now up for grabs. Read how to get a ticket.

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Sydney Swans players led by coach Dean Cox, captainÃs Callum Mills and Lucy McEvoy attend the Bondi memorial on December 16, 2025 after the tragic events of last Sunday. Photo by Phil Hillyard Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - NO ON SALES - copyright Phil Hillyard )

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Over 50 Swans descend on Bondi to honour victims of tragedy

The entire Sydney Swans playing group came together to show solidarity with the Bondi and Jewish communities, visiting the memorial that had been set up following Sunday’s senseless terrorist attack.

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New Essendon president Andrew Welsh. Picture: Supplied

Welsh wins ‘unprecedented’ Essendon presidency vote

After making a big splash in his first few months as president, Andrew Welsh has been overwhelmingly backed by the Essendon faithful to continue leading the club.

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Priya Bowering (Tasmania Devils) poses with Becky Webster of the Cats after being drafted with pick 27 by the Geelong Cats during the 2025 Telstra AFLW Draft at Marvel Stadium on December 15, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by James Wiltshire/AFL Photos)

Why ‘overwhelmed’ Tassie talent is thrilled with new AFLW club

It was a moment of double delight for Tasmanian talent Priya Bowering after she lived out her AFLW dream on Monday night. She opens up on landing at Geelong.

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MELBOURNE. 23/04/2023. AFL. Round 6. Carlton vs St Kilda at Marvel Stadium. Ross Lyon, Senior Coach of the Saints and skipper Jack Steele . Pic: Michael Klein

The pros and cons of St Kilda’s new role as footy’s ‘disruptors’

St Kilda shook up the market with some massive deals this off-season, but they weren’t solely additions. Brad Lloyd unpacks the balancing act of trading a respected player like Jack Steele.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 20: Xavier Taylor of the Ranges is seen circling the huddle as the Eastern Ranges players sing the team song after winning the 2025 Coates Talent League Boys Grand Final match between the Eastern Ranges and the Sandringham Dragons at IKON Park on September 20th, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Lachie Chugg/AFL Photos)

The laid-back factory worker who’s a lock for the draft’s top 10

Xavier Taylor has tattoos, worked in a factory this year and starts every sentence with “yeah, nah”. He a prospect unlike any other at the pointy end of the AFL draft — and clubs are smitten.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 21: Tanner Bruhn of the Cats looks dejected after a loss during the 2024 AFL Second Preliminary Final match between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions at The Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 21, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

AFL slammed for Bruhn stand down, false allegations may see further action

The players’ union has slammed the AFL for standing down Geelong’s Tanner Bruhn, who is desperate to reignite his AFL career after working as a farm hand in country Victoria during a year-long court battle.

Cooper Duff-Tytler Chasing The Dream

The unlikely rise of history-maker who could’ve been a Don

Cooper Duff-Tytler surprised those close to him by giving up basketball to pursue his AFL dream – one that could soon begin in Perth. But things could’ve been a whole lot different.

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Tom McGuane's AFL draft journey

‘It hit like a tonne of bricks’: Inside McGuane family’s draft anguish

Tom McGuane hoped to follow in his dad’s footsteps at the Pies, before one moment saw that dream come crashing down. Now, his old man reveals how it all played out — and what happens next.

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Zeke Uwland Chasing The Dream

Two to go… draft gun’s childhood list of footy dreams revealed

Zeke Uwland has penned his football goals to keep by his bedside for close to a decade. See the full checklist here — with just two dreams left to achieve.

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Devils ambassador Jack Riewoldt holds the jumper now on sale at Cataract Gorge on Tuesday. Picture: Tasmania Football Club

How Devils are working towards giving members ‘priority’ to tickets

The Tasmania Devils first home game in 2028 is set to be the hottest ticket in town. The club has revealed how it’s working towards ensuring fans will have the chance to be there and when other membership packs could go on sale.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 02: Imogen Barnett (left) and Ruby Schleicher of the Magpies look dejected after a loss during the 2025 AFLW Round 12 match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Brisbane Lions at Victoria Park on November 2, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Get ruthless: The targets Pies should poach in total rebuild

The Pies need to be bold and ruthless at the trade table after another failed season. Here are the rival stars they should target at all costs — and the brutal culls which need to be made.

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Devils ambassador Jack Riewoldt with club members at Cataract Gorge on Tuesday. Picture: Tasmania Football Club

Riewoldt pushes for Devils to have ‘clear air’ on AFL entry

As his former side, Richmond, prepares for games in Hobart and Hawthorn maintains a strong presence in Launceston, Jack Riewoldt has declared the Devils need “clear air” come 2028. Here’s why.

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Liam Coghlan Sandringham VFL trial

A Sandy dream: Coghlan sets out to emulate famous father

Liam Coghlan is one of about 70 players vying for a spot on Sandringham’s VFL list after it cut ties with St Kilda — and if he becomes a Zebra, he’ll be following a path forged by his father.

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Merrett skips optional return, Tiger cub’s blow, Curnow turns heads

Zach Merrett has skipped the first day of pre-season training despite traditionally joining early sessions in previous years, while there’s good news and bad news for Richmond.

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‘Nightmare’: Tanner Bruhn calls for justice over false rape allegations

The lawyer for Geelong midfielder Tanner Bruhn says his client has been “to hell and back” after being falsely accused of sexual assault and wants those responsible to be held to account.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA- NewsWire Photos SEPTEMBER 18, 2025: HOLD-.SUPPRESSION ORDERS APPLY. A hearing in the Geelong Magistrate Court for Geelong football club player (left) Tanner Bruhn, 22, and (right) Patrick Sinnott accused of rape and sexual assault. Picture: NewsWire/ David Crosling

The exchange that led to the charges against Tanner Bruhn being dropped

An incredible court exchange has revealed the sexual assault allegation against Geelong midfielder Tanner Bruhn was false. See how it played out.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 17: Jason Horne-Francis of the Power comes off injured during the 2025 AFL Round 10 match between Yartapuulti (Port Adelaide Power) and the Geelong Cats at Adelaide Oval on May 17, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by James Elsby/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘A bit scared’: JHF reveals ‘pop’ which triggered surgery

Port Adelaide midfielder Jason Horne-Francis has spoken about the ‘pop’ he heard on day one of pre-season which triggered the star being booked in for surgery.

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Leigh Matthews, Tom Morris and Jimmy Bartel. Footy on Nine launch. Pic: Fiona Hamilton

Angry Nine bosses plot move to block Morris’ bombshell defection

Tom Morris faces an anxious wait as angry network bosses at Channel 9 consider wielding their power to delay his stunning switch to rival network Channel 7.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 06: Nathan Buckley, Senior Coach of the Magpies and Chris Scott, Senior Coach of the Cats shake hands before the 2019 AFL First Qualifying Final match between the Geelong Cats and the Collingwood Magpies at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 06, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Innovation or concern? Cats’ balancing act with Bucks’ arrival

The Cats do things their own way — and it often always works. But how will Nathan Buckley balance his role in the media with working under Chris Scott at Geelong?

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 20: Hugo Mikunda of Victoria Country during the 2025 Marsh AFL National Championships U18 Boys match between Victoria Country and Victoria Metro at RSEA Park on July 20, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Riley Lockett/AFL Photos)

How Falcon fought through double blow – and why he’s a great fit for Cats

Draft hopeful Hugo Mikunda went from barbecue duties at training to catching the eye at VFL level. And it isn’t just his postcode that suggests he would fit in nicely at Geelong.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 09: Chelsea Randall of the Crows kicks the ball during the 2025 AFLW Second Elimination Final match between the Adelaide Crows and the St Kilda Saints at Norwood Oval on November 9, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by James Elsby/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Crows great’s concussion battle: Isolation, setbacks and doubts

Chelsea Randall was marshalling the troops off half-back in the Crows’ commanding win over the Saints, but just months ago she didn’t know if she’d ever step on a footy field again.

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Chasing The Dream: Zeke Uwland's injury

‘The toe is detached’: Freak injury that almost ended draft dream

His brother was screaming. Mum called an ambulance. And on a dramatic day at the Uwland family home in Burleigh Heads, the AFL dream of the draft’s best player was almost severed – literally.

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MELBOURNE, VICTORIA - OCTOBER 01: Jason Johannisen of the Bulldogs holds his Norm Smith and Premiership medals after the 2016 AFL Grand Final match between the Sydney Swans and the Western Bulldogs at Melbourne Cricket Ground on October 1, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/AFL Media/Getty Images)

Johannisen: Who really should have won 2016 Norm Smith Medal

Jason Johannisen is honoured by his 2016 Norm Smith Medal, but he says if he were in charge of the voting, another premiership hero would have it around his neck.

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Lexi Mary, 26, and Western Bulldogs player Rory Lobb, 31, got married in the Maldives on the weekend — where the AFL star proposed in 2023.

Injury scare at AFL star and influencer’s destination wedding

Western Bulldogs defender Rory Lobb and wife Lexi Lobb celebrated in style at a fairytale Maldives wedding before a dancefloor stack almost ended in disaster.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 27: Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera of the Saints after the siren during the 2025 AFL Round 20 match between the St Kilda Saints and the Melbourne Demons at Marvel Stadium on July 27, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by James Wiltshire/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Saints CEO on Opening Round, flag ambitions and Sheeran hope

St Kilda made a big splash in the off-season — and CEO Carl Dilena is bullish the club can turn the current buzz around the club into big crowds and finals footy in 2026.

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MELBOURNE , AUSTRALIA. March 3, 2024. AFL. Community Cup series. St Kilda vs North Melbourne at RSEA Park, Moorabbin. Kallan Dawson of the Kangaroos. Clears by hand despite efforts of Max King of the Saints . Pic: Michael Klein

‘Willy through and through’: top defender returns

Recruiting continues in the VFL, with Kallan Dawson returning to Williamstown after his AFL stint with North Melbourne and Footscray welcoming the son of a 200-game AFL Bulldog.

HOBART, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 17: Sam Banks of the Tigers in action during the round 23 AFL match between North Melbourne Kangaroos and Richmond Tigers at Ninja Stadium on August 17, 2025 in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Steve Bell/Getty Images)

Emerging Tiger lifts lid on Tassie links

An emerging Richmond star who is out of contract in 2027 and being linked with a move to his home state, has addressed the talk as he reveals what he is looking forward to next season.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos September 27, 2025: The 2025 AFL Grand Final between the Geelong Cats and Brisbane Lions. The Brisbane Lions and their fans celebrate the premiership win. Picture: NewsWire / Nadir Kinani

‘Football is dead’: Fans savage AFL’s Wildcard round bombshell

The AFL’s decision to expand finals with a wildcard round has triggered an explosive backlash, with supporters claiming the league has lost touch with its base.

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