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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 13: Crows chairman John Olsen during the round 22 AFL match between the Adelaide Crows and the North Melbourne Kangaroos at Adelaide Oval on August 13, 2022 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

Top Crow reveals why Stevens got the nod as Roo’s replacement

Ahead of Mark Ricciuto’s retirement, Adelaide chairman John Olsen approached South Australian police commissioner Grant Stevens with a clear plan for the club’s board.

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‘S*** hit the fan’: Clarry breaks silence on Dees exit

Clayton Oliver has broken his media silence on being ‘pushed out’ by Melbourne, his off-field behaviour — including that Mitch Cleary interaction — and his fresh start in Sydney.

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Oliver Florent and Will Hayward at Carlton Pre-Season Training. Friday, December 12. 2025. Picture: David Crosling

Track watch: Draftee wows Blues fans, recruits talk game plan

It wasn’t just the temperature that was hot at Carlton training on Friday, with a number of new faces turning up the heat alongside big names Patrick Cripps and Sam Walsh.

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AFLW Draft Prospect Chloe Bown. Friday, December 12. 2025. Picture: David Crosling

Late mail: The go-home concerns set to shape AFLW Draft

Armed with picks two and three, the Giants will have a big say on the first round of the AFLW Draft – but there is some late intel that could sway their decision. Get the latest whispers here.

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Adelaide Crows' new headquarters at Thebarton Oval. Picture: Adelaide FC

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New Crows HQ leaves onlookers ‘gobsmacked’

Adelaide chairman John Olsen says people are ‘gobsmacked’ at the size and progress of the Crows’ new Thebarton home, as the club eyes a training date next year. See the latest pictures.

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Cale Hooker poses for a photograph during an Essendon Bombers media session at The Hangar in Tullamarine, Melbourne, Thursday, August 29, 2019. (AAP Image/Scott Barbour) NO ARCHIVING

Former Bomber behind next step in AI football revolution

Once a dependable defender for the Bombers, Cale Hooker has taken an unlikely left-turn into sports business via an AI-driven virtual global soccer league, writes SHANNON GILL.

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‘Hardest part of my career’: The Barry Hall moment Roos regrets

Paul Roos faced plenty of challenges throughout his playing and coaching career, here he reveals the toughest part of his football journey was dealing with the fallout from another Barry Hall hit. LISTEN HERE.

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NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. October 24, 2024. AFL. Jack Macrae in his new colours after being traded too St Kilda by the Western Bulldogs in the recent AFL Trade period . . Pic : Michael Klein

‘Fire in the belly’: Macrae reveals true feelings about Dogs exit

Jack Macrae has spoken for the first time as a Saint, declaring he wants to return to the “peak” of his powers as an inside mid and revealing how he feels about the Dogs’ midfield moving past him.

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Chairman of the Demons Glen Bartlett is seen after the First Semi Final between the Hawthorn Hawks and the Melbourne Demons in Week 2 of the AFL Finals Series at the MCG in Melbourne, Friday, September 14, 2018. (AAP Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Ex-Dees president short-listed for key footy role amid legal disputes

Ex-Dees president Glen Bartlett has been short-listed for a key footy position that could create a delicate political situation given his continuing legal disputes with the AFL and Melbourne.

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AFL Round 10. 23/05/2021. Collingwood vs Port Adelaide at the MCG, Melbourne. Tom Wilson of the Magpies . Pic: Michael Klein

Ex-Magpie eyes return to professional sport

Former Collingwood player Tom Wilson is eyeing a return to professional sport as says people have been “pleasantly surprised” by his skill set.

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NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. September 21 , 2024. 2nd preliminary final between Geelong and the Brisbane Lions at the MCG. Cam Rayner of the Lions celebrates a 3rd quarter goal . Pic:Michael Klein

134 days until AFL is back: First look at Opening Round

Carlton wants to skip Opening Round in 2025 — while another Victorian club is likely to be booted from the northern states showpiece. JAY CLARK has exclusive details.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 23: Ethan Phillips of the Hawks in action during the AFL 2024 Match Simulation between the Western Bulldogs and Hawthorn at Whitten Oval on February 23, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

It’s Barrass or you: Cut Hawk’s brutal exit meeting

Ethan Phillips went into the last half-hour of trade period with his AFL future in the balance. He opens up about his exit from Hawthorn and chances of landing at a second AFL club.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 06: Laura Kane, AFL Executive General Manager of Football speaks during the 2024 AFL National Draft Combine at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre on October 06, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Martin Keep/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Plenty of answers, but no direction from AFLW’s leaders

The AFL finally fronted up after a week where the AFLW comp copped fire from every direction. But Laura Kane and Emma Moore’s answers didn’t satisfy ELIZA REILLY.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 06: Liam McMahon of Carlton kicks a goal during the round seven VFL match between Carlton Blues and Brisbane Lions at Ikon Park on May 06, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/AFL Photos)

Spat-out Pie turned Blues convert hunts second chance at AFL

Timing conspired against Liam McMahon at Collingwood and his delisting came as a shock. Playing a completely different role for Carlton’s VFL side, he reckons he’s become ‘a 10-times better footballer’, writes PAUL AMY.

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‘Really bizarre’: Ugly Demetriou gibe motivated Swans’ 2005 flag

In the latest episode of SACKED, Swans premiership coach Paul Roos reveals how former AFL CEO Andrew Demetriou served as motivation in their 2005 premiership season. LISTEN HERE.

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Gambles that went bust: Every club’s best and worst future trade

There have now been 10 trade periods in which future picks could be moved by AFL clubs. Check out each sides’ best and worst move, including a big Magpie bungle.

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NFNL footy: Macleod v Greensborough. Z. Hudson (Macleod). Picture: Valeriu Campan

Locked in: Northern Bullants’ VFL signing spree nabs 10 for 2025

The Northern Bullants have hit the ground running for the 2025 VFL season, bringing in 10 recruits, including three VFL Magpies and three VFL Bombers.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 04: Kamdyn McIntosh of the Tigers in action during the round 12 AFL match between Greater Western Sydney Giants and Richmond Tigers at GIANTS Stadium, on June 04, 2023, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/AFL Photos/via Getty Images )

Contract calls: Tigers flag hero learns fate, Roos father-son’s relief

Richmond premiership player Kamdyn McIntosh has finally learned his fate ahead of the 2025 season. Plus another Tiger and a famous North Melbourne name earn one-year deals.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 11: Daria Bannister of the Bombers is tackled during the round seven AFLW match between Western Bulldogs and Essendon Bombers at Mission Whitten Oval, on October 11, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Tasmanian AFLW star’s journey through three clubs and seven seasons

Daria Bannister’s journey to her 50th AFLW game has been a rollercoaster. From tearing her ACL on debut to playing for three clubs. She opens up on the ride.

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‘Wasn’t quite suiting me’: Luko’s breaking point at Suns

Jack Lukosius has revealed the reason behind his trade request to Port Adelaide, as well as the moment he told best mate Connor Rozee they’d be lining up together in 2025.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 19: Aileen Gilroy of the Hawks celebrates a goal during the 2024 AFLW Round 08 match between the Hawthorn Hawks and the GWS Giants at Kinetic Stadium on October 19, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Hawks love star despite absurd pre-game ritual

An eccentric Hawthorn star has raised eyebrows with her pre-game routine, but looms as the Hawks’ ace in the pack at the pointy end of the season.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 04: Nick Daicos poses for a photo after winning the E.W Copeland Trophy during the Collingwood Magpies Best And Fairest Awards at Crown Palladium on October 04, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Quiz: Can you name every club’s best-and-fairest top five?

How well do you know your club’s best-and-fairest? Take our ultimate quiz to test your knowledge and see how you compare to other footy fans.

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GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 28: Race winner Laurence Pithie of New Zealand and Team Groupama-FDJ reacts after the 8th Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race 2024 - Men's Elite a 174.3km one day race from Geelong to Geelong / #UCIWT / on January 28, 2024 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

Big changes to the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race

The region’s number one cycling race will see some big changes in 2025.

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Brendan McCartney outside the Port Melbourne social club, with the mighty Norm Goss Grandstand in the distance.

Inside Brendan McCartney’s mission to revive Port Melbourne

Brendan McCartney felt right the moment he walked into North Port Oval. He arrives at the Borough alongside James Hird and Dyson Heppell, freshly armed with some coaching secrets from Craig McRae, writes PAUL AMY.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 04: Dean Cox, Game Strategy & Ruck Coach of the Swans instructs players on a laptop during the 2022 AFL Round 12 match between the Melbourne Demons and the Sydney Swans at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 04, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

How AI could change the AFL and why bold coaches can profit

Artificial intelligence is creeping into the AFL, begging the question could computer coach an AFL team one day? SHANNON GILL explores footy’s technological change to tactics.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 22: Darcy Fogarty of the Crows celebrates a goal with Izak Rankine of the Crows during the 2024 AFL Round 2 match between the Adelaide Crows and the Geelong Cats at Adelaide Oval on March 22, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Star Crow praises club’s ‘exciting direction’ after inking monster deal

One of Adelaide’s biggest stars has inked a huge contract extension after being offered one of the longest current deals in the AFL.

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Robbo: No-man’s land Saints can’t afford to fluff picks 7 and 8 again

The last time the Saints had picks 7 and 8 in the draft, they chose Hunter Clark and Nick Coffield and missed a host of stars. Mark Robinson writes, it can’t happen again. Over to you, Simon Dalrymple.

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Tom Boyd is seen during a Western Bulldogs training session at Whitten Oval in Melbourne, Thursday, April 26, 2018. The Western Bulldogs play the Carlton Blues in round six of the AFL this Friday. (AAP Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING

‘Difficult to watch’: Tom Boyd’s complex relationship with footy

In May 2019, Tom Boyd stunned the competition by retiring from football. He tells CALLUM DICK how he managed to rediscover his love footy despite not having fun at the top level.

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GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 07: Brayden Crossley of the Sharks and Joe Furphy of the Cats compete in a ruck contest during the 2024 VFL First Semi Final match between the Geelong Cats and Southport Sharks at GMHBA Stadium on September 07, 2024 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Rob Lawson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Brother of NBA draftee cut by Cats after short stint

Geelong has made another list change, with a big man delisted after just one season.

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From Kenya with love: Breakout AFLW star’s inspiring story

Elaine Grigg and Western Bulldogs heard the outside noise — and answered it emphatically. The young Bulldogs star explains how she helped her side go from dour to delirium inside a week.

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