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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)

AFLAn hour ago

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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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 24: Sarah Hosking of the Tigers (L) poses with sister Jess Hosking after being presented with 2025 Medibank AFLW Mark of the Year award during the 2025 W Awards at Centrepiece on November 24, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by James Wiltshire/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

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‘World implodes’: Jess Hosking opens up about leaving AFLW

AFLW star Jess Hosking sacrificed weddings, birthdays and funerals for sport now faces her biggest challenge yet — discovering who she is without football.

NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. September 4 , 2024. AFL . Western Bulldogs captains run at the MCG. Kristie-Lee Weston-Turner of the Western Bulldogs clears by hand . Pic: Michael Klein

What‘s Weston-Turner’s fate? The draft bluffing game over ex-No.1

Where does Kristie-Lee Weston-Turner end up? She’s been forced back into the draft but is determined to be at North. Go inside the bravado, bluster and a ‘beer deal’ all designed to smooth her path to becoming a Roo.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 04: Jake Soligo of the Crows looks dejected after a loss during the AFL First Qualifying Final match between the Adelaide Crows and the Collingwood Magpies at Adelaide Oval on September 04, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

No trades, no worries for Crows great even after finals bashings

Mark Ricciuto believes Adelaide’s midfield woes can be solved without new recruits, despite the engine room failing in both finals defeats.

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North Melbourne deep dive Warner

‘Weak c***’: Ex-Roos recruiter attempted suicide after alleged bullying

A former North Melbourne staffer has received hundreds of thousands of dollars in compensation payments after claiming he was bullied by former Roos football boss Geoff Walsh.

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Tasmania forward Kai Cameron celebrates one of his four goals against Frankston. Picture Linda Higginson Solstice Digital

Cashed-up Devils reveal eye-watering VFL price tag

The Devils will spend enough to buy two Sandy Bay homes on their VFL teams, as Tasmania’s football revolution takes another giant leap forward.

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Best VFL draft prospects in 2025

Profiles, stats: The 18 VFL players who could be drafted this year

Who is the next Riley Bice or Sam Davidson? Paul Amy reveals the 18 leading VFL draft prospects — including whispers on which clubs are circling.

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30/03/2001. Essendon v Kangaroos at MCG. Dylan Smith reflects on his first game with the Kangaroo's. football. Digital Image.

‘The world opened up’: Inside the relief when an AFL dream ends

He was drafted at pick six — and fell out of the AFL system five years later. Two decades on, Dylan Smith remembers the relief that the pressure to make it was finally off his shoulders.

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AFL injury status ahead of preseason

Who will be fit for day one of pre-season? Every team’s injury list

With AFL pre-season drawing near and players receiving post-season clean ups, managing recurring niggles or rehabilitating long term injuries. Go inside the status of every team’s injury list.

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20/09/22 - Geelong Cats President Craig Drummond with club CEO Steve Hocking at GMHBA stadium in Geelong. Aaron Francis / The Australian

AFL backs ex-Cats boss to rule game

After a bitter nominations process, the AFL commission has its compromise candidate in former Cats president Craig Drummond, who still has one more hurdle to clear before getting the job.

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MELBOURNE . 24/11/2022. Richmond training at Punt Road Oval. Richmond assistant coach Ben Rutten at training today . Picture by Michael Klein

Crows great appointed new Power footy boss

Port Adelaide has locked in a former Crows great to take the reins as its new football boss, with Ben Rutten to return to South Australia to take on the role.

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AFL State Leagues

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 13: Lachlan Wilson of the Tigers is congratulated by Josh Pollocks after kicking a goal during the Marsh AFL National Academy Boys match between Australia U18 and Richmond VFL at RSEA Park on April 13, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

VFL transfers: Top draft hopefuls on the move

A host of VFL stars have linked with new clubs for 2026, including several of the best draft prospects AFL clubs have been looking at. Paul Amy reveals the latest moves.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 12: Josh Weddle of the Hawks celebrates a goal during the AFL First Semi Final match between the Adelaide Crows and the Hawthorn Hawks at Adelaide Oval on September 12, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

$10 million man? Hawks unbothered by Dons’ ‘PR move’

There are a host of guns with contracts set to expire at the end of next year. Josh Weddle may just be the most fascinating case of the lot. Will he re-sign? JON RALPH has his say.

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Chloe Molloy during the Sydney Swans AFLW training session on September 11, 2025. Photo by Phil Hillyard (Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - NO ON SALES - copyright Phil Hillyard )

Swans to fight for finals without star forward after injury confirmed

The Swans must tackle their finals push without prolific forward Chloe Molloy, who faces surgery after doctors confirmed her season-ending back injury.

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NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. May 9th, 2025 . AFL . Round 9. St Kilda vs Carlton at the MCG. Charlie Curnow of the Blues celebrates a 1st quarter goal . Picture: Michael Klein

‘Long year’: Carlton insider reveals how Swans can help Charlie thrive

Former Carlton footy boss Brad Lloyd knows all about what Charlie Curnow brings to the table — both on and off the field. Lloyd assesses Curnow’s 2025 and what he can provide the Swans.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 19: Ryan Ferguson, Senior Coach of the Tigers speaks to the team during the AFLW Round 10 match between Collingwood Magpies and Richmond Tigers at Victoria Park on October 19, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Tigers in crisis as big gun called in for full-scale review

Enough is enough for Richmond with the AFLW program to undergo an full, independent review after the club missed finals for a fifth time in seven seasons.

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Port Adelaide senior assistant coach Stuart Dew at Alberton on Monday. Picture: Matt Samptson/PAFC

Dew: Port, the future and how I moved on from Suns sacking

Premiership hero Stuart Dew is back at Port Adelaide – but a lot has happened since he was last at Alberton. For the first time, the new Power assistant speaks on his Gold Coast departure.

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Port Adelaide diessection of the club.

Power dissection: Player gradings, coach’s box, Ah Chee hijacking

Are the Power bottom-six bound again? An industry insider takes an in-depth look at all aspects of the club — including whether they will attempt to hijack the Crows’ pursuit of Callum Ah Chee.

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NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. October 15th, 2025 .. Final day of AFL Trade Period at Marvel Stadium . AFL CEO Andrew Dillon . Picture: Michael Klein

‘There are standards…’: Why AFL stepped in on Bailey Smith

Andrew Dillon has spoken for the first time since the league put Cats star Bailey Smith on notice for his Mad Monday missteps, while also addressing rule changes and equalisation.

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Nathaniel Sulzberger has joined the Devils for their VFL campaign in 2026. Picture Martin Keep/AFL Photos

Devils lock down teenage onballer amid coaching shake up

Good judges believe the Devils newest recruit moves like Cats star Bailey Smith, while three years alongside Lions premiership winner Levi Ashcroft also haven’t gone astray. Find out more.

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MELBOURNE, JULY 19, 2024: 2024 AFL - Round 19 - Essendon Bombers v Adelaide Crows at Marvel Stadium. Nik Cox of the Bombers in action. Picture: Mark Stewart

Luckless Don eyes pre-season return, but injury crisis lingers

Forgotten Bomber Nik Cox is eyeing off a return date after missing 2025 with concussion, but the injury crisis which crippled the club will linger into 2026. See who’s still out of action.

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Adam Sweid and Hussein El Achkar

‘Like brothers’: The connection binding Bombers’ NGA products

Adam Sweid and Hussein El Achkar are thick as thieves, with the pair ‘like brothers’. Here’s what the top NGA products can bring to the Bombers – and their connection to a current young Dons gun.

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MELBOURNE, AUGUST 3, 2024: 2024 AFL Football - Round 21 - Collingwood Magpies V Carlton Blues at the MCG. Mason Cox of the Magpies celebrates a goal. Picture: Mark Stewart

Premiership Magpie names Top End footy as retirement goal

A recently delisted Collingwood premiership player has put his hand up to potentially play in the Top End once his AFL career has come to a close. Read what he said.

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Kerry , Ireland - 26 October 2025; Mark O'Connor of Dingle celebrates with supporters after the Kerry County Senior Club Football Championship final match between Austin Stacks and Dingle at Austin Stack Park in Tralee, Kerry (Photo By Brendan Moran/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

Emotional Cat sent off, breaks down in drought-breaking title win

It was an emotionally charged occasion for Mark O’Connor as he helped his hometown Gaelic club win its first title in 77 years. And he Aussie rules and Gaelic mixed up in one brain fade.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 25: Natalie Wood, Senior Coach of the Bombers during the 2025 AFLW Round 11 match between the Essendon Bombers and the Hawthorn Hawks at Windy Hill on October 25, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by James Wiltshire/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Premiership coach quits Dons in another big blow

An already disappointing AFLW campaign for Essendon has taken another hit, with a key part of the coaching group set to leave, putting more pressure on Natalie Wood.

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Sam Docherty tests his knee out before the elimination final between the Brisbane Lions and Carlton. Picture Lachie Millard

Blues star reveals secret gambling battle

Retired Carlton footballer Sam Docherty has opened up on the “shame and guilt” of his gambling struggles and why he kept the issue hidden before seeking help.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 26: Giants players leave the filed as lightning stops play during the 2025 AFLW Round 11 match between the Carlton Blues and the GWS Giants at Ikon Park on October 26, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Blues in the gym, GWS in flooded rooms: ‘Unfair’ delay slammed

The Blues’ clash with GWS has been delayed by lightning as Melbourne was buffeted by storms. While the Blues went to the gym, GWS were forced to go into flooded change rooms.

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NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. September 4 , 2024. AFL . Western Bulldogs captains run at the MCG. Bulldog Cody Weightman . Pic: Michael Klein

Forgotten forward hoping to make return as another Darcy looms

Cody Weightman has endured a torrid 18 months on the injury front, but is hoping to hit the ground running on day one of pre-season. Plus, the Dogs’ quest for another Darcy brother.

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New Essendon president Andrew Welsh. Picture: Supplied

Welsh’s support to be tested as Dons eye Solomon replacement

Andrew Welsh has made some big decisions during his first few months at the helm of Essendon, but how much support he has will be tested. Plus, the latest on Dean Solomon and David Barham.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 19: The umpire prepares to throw the ball in during the 2022 AFLW Round 07 match between the Carlton Blues and the St Kilda Saints at Ikon Park on February 19, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Five per game: SANFL footy boss backs AFL to adopt last-touch rule

The AFL commission is considering bringing in the last-touch rule used in South Australia, and the SANFL’s footy boss has a message for naysayers: the rule is a godsend.

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