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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 15: Priya Bowering of the Cats poses during the 2025 AFLW Draft at Marvel Stadium on December 15, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

Tasmania celebrates AFLW Draft hat-trick as three locals picked

A draft hat-trick has put Tasmanian football on the map as three Devils Girls stars secured spots with AFL powerhouses in Monday’s selections.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 15: Georja Davies, Alannah Welsh, Ava Usher, Sunny Lappin and Dekota Baron of the Suns pose during the 2025 Telstra AFLW Draft at Marvel Stadium on December 15, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by James Wiltshire/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘Once in a lifetime’: Suns hit draft jackpot — again

Just months after a record-breaking men’s draft haul, Gold Coast has taken a phenomenal eight Academy guns — six in the first 15 picks — to confirm their place as AFL draft kings.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 15: Chloe Bown of the Crows poses during the 2025 AFLW Draft at Marvel Stadium on December 15, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

Crows pounce in what could be draft’s biggest win

One of the most complete players in this year’s AFLW Draft pool, Chloe Bown was long viewed as a pick 1 chance – but she slid and the Crows were waiting. See how both SA clubs fared.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 15: First round picks (Top Row L-R) Maggie Johnstone of the Bombers, Dekota Baron of the Suns, Chloe Bown of the Crows, Alex Neyland of the Swans, Georja Davies of the Suns, Sophie Eaton of the Power, Priya Bowering of the Cats, Sunny Lappin of the Suns, Chloe Baker-West of the Demons, (Bottom Row L-R) Evie Cowcher of the Cats, Alannah Welsh of the Suns, Scarlett Johnson of the Giants, Olivia Wolmarans of the Tigers, Kiera Yerbury of the Giants, Ava Usher of the Suns and Imogen Trengove of the Magpies pose during the 2025 Telstra AFLW Draft at Marvel Stadium on December 15, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by James Wiltshire/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Steals, sliders and bolters: Verdict on each club’s AFLW draft haul

See the verdict on every club’s haul from the AFLW draft and who’s walking away as a winner — plus who picked up future stars for a bargain.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 25: Will Setterfield of the Bombers in action during the 2025 AFL Round 07 match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Essendon Bombers at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on April 25, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Bombers welcome back midfielder to fill Martin void

Essendon has welcomed back delisted midfielder Will Setterfield to cover Nic Martin after the utility was ruled out for 2026. Plus, the latest on Nik Cox, Zach Reid and more at Tullamarine.

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NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. August 31, 2024. AFL . Carlton training at Princes Park. Charlie Curnow of the Blues wore a brace on his ankle during todays training session . Pic: Michael Klein

Inside Curnow’s ‘exhaustive’ push to play Rd 1

Carlton star Charlie Curnow hasn’t given up hope of playing Richmond next Thursday night. Glenn McFarlane has the intel on the Blues’ plans.

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‘Career-best’ Stringer tipped to leave Dons with Giant regrets

Coleman medallist Jesse Hogan has hailed the impact of Jake Stringer and outlined how he thinks the former Bomber will take the GWS attack to the next level. Will Essendon live to regret losing him?

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GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 17: Bailey Smith of the Cats looks to pass the ball during the AFL practice match between Geelong Cats and Hawthorn Hawks at GMHBA Stadium on February 17, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

‘Whirlwind’ Smith excites Scott as young gun in round one frame

Bailey Smith has kept Chris Scott on his toes in his first pre-season, but he is bullish on what he can do in 2025. Plus, a defender is in the mix and an injury update on Shaun Mannagh.

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Bulldogs star responds to wild rumours about Jamarra Ugle-Hagan

Western Bulldogs star Rory Lobb has come to the defence of his troubled teammate Jamarra Ugle-Hagan as rumours swirl about an ugly clash between the pair.

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Tasmania Football Club Launch. Shaun Kongwa and Mia Barwick sporting the new Tasmania Devils jumpers. Picture: Linda Higginson / Tasmania Football Club ***NO ON SALES... WE DO NOT OWN THE COPYRIGHT***

Devils aim to build on AFL-record 207,000 membership

They already have the biggest membership in AFL history, and Tasmania’s footy club hopes to recruit more fans to the Devils Den. Here’s how to get a ticket to their one-year birthday bash and 2025 membership launch.

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Team of the Century: Crows flag heroes overtaken by new era

Robran or Jenkins? Rehn or ROB? Bickley or Dangerfield? The Crows were top of the AFL in the late 90s, but picking a team since 2000 is much tougher. See Matt Turner’s team — and pick your own.

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Top four? Missing finals? Every club’s predicted ladder range

Is your club in premiership contention? Our experts have predicted the range of every team’s finishing position for the 2025 season. Check out where your club sits here.

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Pies’ bid for trade loophole revealed amid blockbuster plans

Collingwood is poised to be a contender for another big fish — such as Matt Rowell — later this year, but only if the AFL ticks off the club’s attempts to trade another first-round pick.

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EDFL: Keilor v Strathmore at Joe Brown Oval. Keilor coach Mick McGuane . Picture: Valeriu Campan

‘Perplexed, shattered’: Keilor’s next steps after having flag stripped

Keilor was stripped of a flag and fined $50,000 after breaching the EDFL salary cap, but that wasn’t the worst of it. Here’s how the club is coping with the storm – and preparing for life after it.

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Sydney's Nick Blakey dejected after the final siren during the 2024 AFL Grand Final between the Sydney Swans and Brisbane Lions at the MCG on September 28, 2024. Photo by Phil Hillyard (Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - **NO ON SALES** - Â©Phil Hillyard )

‘We got found out’: Swans star’s frank Grand Final admission

Sydney star Nick Blakey has spoken candidly of the club’s Grand Final disaster and why the Swans won’t repeat the same mistakes if they earn another shot at the ultimate prize in 2025.

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NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. September 28 , 2024. AFL Grand Final. Sydney Swans vs Brisbane Lions at the MCG. Kai Lohmann of the Lions celebrates a 1st quarter goal . Pic:Michael Klein

Better without Joe? Lions great’s ominous premiership warning

A Brisbane premiership great has boldly declared the Lions can get even better this year — even without their talisman Joe Daniher. CALLUM DICK explains why.

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AFL legends James Hird and David Glascott speaking at an event for Fifthqtr Foundation. Picture: Jake Nowakowski

Hird reveals dream for footy’s ‘Beyond Blue,’ media return fears

James Hird says an emerging independent voice for past AFL players could serve as footy’s version of Beyond Blue, as he reveals his trepidations about returning to the AFL media circle.

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IPSWICH, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 27: Izak Rankine of the Crows in action during the 2025 AAMI AFL Community Series match between Brisbane Lions and Adelaide Crows at Brighton Homes Arena on February 27, 2025 in Ipswich, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

O’Brien: Crows’ new-look midfield can match it with comp’s best

Sid Draper, James Peatling and full-time midfielder Izak Rankine will make the Crows’ 2025 midfield unrecognisable from the side which trotted out in 2024, says Reilly O’Brien.

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 01: Ricky Stuart, head coach of the Raiders looks on during the round one NRL match between the Canberra Raiders and the New Zealand Warriors at Allegiant Stadium on March 01, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Dillon: What it would take to see a Sherrin in Vegas

Andrew Dillon, Dave Matthews and Mason Cox all think an AFL game being played for points overseas is coming, especially after the NRL’s glitzy weekend in Las Vegas. Here’s how.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 01: Riverbank stand during the ODC Final match between South Australia and Victoria at Adelaide Oval, on March 01, 2025, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

AFL open to ‘extremely difficult’ Adelaide Oval cricket switch

South Australia looks set to host the Sheffield Shield final, and the AFL is open to Adelaide Oval hosting the decider despite potential clashes with AFL matches and an ‘extremely difficult’ turnaround.

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Norwood's Tasmanian midfielder Connor Ling evades Devils onballer Michael Stingel in their clash at the Twin Ovals. Picture Solstice Digital

Luring locals home could be tough for Tassie’s VFL launch

Tasmania’s foray into the VFL in 12 months looks set to have challenges before it begins with locals already on the mainland not desperate to return home. See what some exports had to say.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 03: AFL CEO Andrew Dillon speaks during the 2025 AFL Opening Round Launch at Sydney Opera House on March 03, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Factor which will keep AFL coming back to Opening Round

The AFL is gearing up for the second iteration of Opening Round, and says it is committed to the concept – as long as they keep hitting a key metric. JAY CLARK has the details.

FOR COURIER MAIL 2025 AFL GUIDE. **EMBARGOED** Brisbane Lions Kai Lohmann and Charlie Cameron, Springfield. Picture: Liam Kidston

Batman and Robin: Gabba’s great entertainer unearths an apprentice

There’s a bigger burden to be shared in Brisbane’s forward line this season, but their new Batman and Robin are ready to take the Lions back to the promised land, in their own, unique way.

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GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 25: Lawson Humphries of the Cats kicks during the 2025 AAMI AFL Community Series match between Geelong Cats and Essendon Bombers at GMHBA Stadium on February 25, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

‘Train well, get fitter’: Humphries’ plans to build on breakout year

Geelong’s Lawson Humphries rose to become one of the AFL’s brightest young stars late last year. On the eve of his second season, the defender is ready to take another big year in his stride.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 02: Luke Jackson of the Dockers looks on following the 2025 AAMI AFL Community Series match between the Fremantle Dockers and Melbourne Demons at Rushton Park on March 02, 2025 in Mandurah, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

What Jackson told Dockers as clubs begin to circle

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says Luke Jackson will stay in purple, but clubs will still circle the 23-year-old star. Here’s what he’s told the Dockers and the latest on if a move might happen.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 26: Harry Perryman of the Magpies celebrates with Tim Membrey, Dan Houston and Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies after kicking a goal during the 2025 AAMI AFL Community Series match between Richmond Tigers and Collingwood Magpies at Ikon Park on February 26, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Pre-season intel: Stat leaders, round 1 bolters, new roles

Missed the practice games? We’ve got you covered. Catch up on the AAMI Series stat leaders, key intel and takeaways from the pre-season ahead of Opening Round.

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Tasmania Devils captain Sarah Skinner in full flight against Norwood at the Twin Ovals. Picture Solstice Digital

Why Devils may have uncovered their inaugural VFLW captain

A former AFLW player, who led Tasmania to victory over Norwood, may be the right choice to lead Tasmania into its first VFLW season in 2026. Here’s why.

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Ben Rongdit training with the Cats. Picture: Alison Wynd

Final Falcons squads: Cats linked talents among 84 prospects

There are four youngsters tied to Geelong as academy and father-son prospects, while there are several other famous surnames among boys and girls squads. See the full lists here.

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Jeremy Cameron. Cats team photo day at GMHBA Stadium. Picture: Alan Barber

‘I’d say I’m 26’: No Tomahawk? Jezza’s set to wind back the clock

There’s a ton of change unfolding at Geelong. Bailey Smith’s in, club legend Tom Hawkins is out. One constant? Jeremy Cameron up forward, who says he feels as good as ever leading into 2025.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 21: Cam Rayner of the Lions celebrates kicking a goal during the AFL Preliminary Final match between Geelong Cats and Brisbane Lions at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on September 21, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Round 3? The AFL’s options as Cyclone threatens season opener

With Tropical Cyclone Alfred set to lash Brisbane this week, the opening game on the AFL season is in doubt. Will the Lions-Cats blockbuster go ahead?

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