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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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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 24: Cam Rayner of the Lions celebrates kicking a goal during the round 24 AFL match between Brisbane Lions and Hawthorn Hawks at The Gabba on August 24, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Rollercoaster Lions still have AFL’s highest peak

For a while, it looked like Brisbane may never kick a goal again. But after a frantic second term, the Lions showed why they’re the reigning premiers – and why they could win it again.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 24: Sam Darcy of the Bulldogs misses a goal during the 2025 AFL Round 24 match between the Western Bulldogs and the Fremantle Dockers at Marvel Stadium on August 24, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by James Wiltshire/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Bevo concedes Dogs’ season done despite glimmer of hope

The Western Bulldogs are one Essendon loss away from an unwanted AFL record. And even with that Suns-Bombers game to come, Luke Beveridge knows his side is gone.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 19: Zak Butters of the Power watches the ball during a Port Adelaide Power AFL media opportunity at Alberton Oval on August 19, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/Getty Images)

SuperCoach grand final heroes and villains, 2026 bargain watch

Who stood up and who flopped on the biggest weekend of the SuperCoach season? See our grand final report card and some specials for your pre-season watch list.

Giants Toby Greene takes courageous big mark to save the game during the AFL Round 24 match between the GWS Giants and St. Kilda Saints at Engie Stadium on August 24, 2025. Photo by Phil Hillyard (Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - NO ON SALES - copyright Phil Hillyard )

The heroic moment that sums up Toby — GWS’ Giant

The Giants were facing a finals catastrophe late against the Saints. Enter the superstars to ensure they will play another game on their home deck in September.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MAY 03: Oscar Allen of the Eagles looks on after being defeated during the round eight AFL match between West Coast Eagles and Melbourne Demons at Optus Stadium, on May 03, 2025, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Lions’ mockery of equalisation to continue, how Dons tackle tight list

The rich in the AFL continue to get richer, with Brisbane is on its way to confirming footy’s worst-kept secret in signing Oscar Allen — plus how many Bombers could be cut at season’s end.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 10: Izak Rankine of the Crows looks on during the round 22 AFL match between West Coast Eagles and Adelaide Crows at Optus Stadium on August 10, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Rankine jets out of Australia after homophobic slur ban

Izak Rankine’s finals fate hangs in the balance after his ban for a homophobic slur. But the Crows star won’t train with teammates during his suspension, instead choosing to jet out of Australia.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 27: Oscar Allen of the Eagles reacts following the round seven AFL match between Hawthorn Hawks and West Coast Eagles at Marvel Stadium, on April 27, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

Star free agent concedes Eagles talks have ‘kind of broken down’ in biggest trade hint yet

West Coast co-captain Oscar Allen has revealed talks with the Eagles have “broken down” over his new deal as an exit looks more and more likely.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 23: Liam Ryan and Tim Kelly of the Eagles share a moment following the round 24 AFL match between West Coast Eagles and Sydney Swans at Optus Stadium on August 23, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Eagles fans deserve a break after latest year from hell

Thank goodness that’s over. West Coast’s 2025 season has ended not with a bang but with a whimper. ELIZA REILLY looks at what the Eagles can salvage from a listless year.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 23: Ben Keays of the Crows celebrates a goal during the round 24 AFL match between North Melbourne Kangaroos and Adelaide Crows at Marvel Stadium on August 23, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

Keays reveals how Crows handled Rankine saga in lead up to win

After a horror week, the Crows managed to get the job done over the Kangaroos to lock up top spot. Gun forward Ben Keays lifts the lid on how his club was able to maintain their focus.

Ben Brown on the SACKED Podcast

Banished and broken: Brown’s rise from rock bottom to flag hero

Ben Brown was broken in mind and body. In the year Melbourne broke their premiership drought, he had forgotten how to play football. What came next was the proudest moment of his career.

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Mick Warner betting investigation news

This $100K match-fixing rort failed – it would be much easier today

This match fixing rort was the hottest tip in the country before it blew up in the face of the player involved. However, if the same plan was hatched today, it would be much harder to uncover.

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An explosion in unregulated offshore gambling is exposing Australia’s top sporting codes

AFL and NRL match-fixing fears have never been higher. This is why.

A Code Sports investigation has revealed Australia’s top sporting codes are being exposed to a significant risk of match-fixing and corruption after an explosion in unregulated offshore bookmakers.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 23: Jamie Cripps of the Eagles reacts after the final siren during the round 24 AFL match between West Coast Eagles and Sydney Swans at Optus Stadium on August 23, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Eagles’ 38-year worst confirmed after Swans sign off in style

West Coast’s worst season on record was confirmed by a 67-point loss to Sydney where the wooden spooners conceded 13 of the last 14 goals.

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NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. August 22nd, 2025 . Round 24 . Collingwood vs Melbourne at the MCG . Jeremy Howe of the Magpies at 3 qtr time . Picture: Michael Klein

Howe’s injury timeline delivers Collingwood huge blow

The glue to Collingwood’s defence has been sidelined again. See when Jeremy Howe is likely to return from his latest groin injury here.

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NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. August 23rd, 2025 . Round 24 . Richmond vs Geelong at the MCG . Bailey Smith of the Cats charges throuigh half forward before hitting Patrick Dangerfield lace out on the chest during the 2nd qtr. . Picture: Michael Klein

The question Cats’ flag rivals can rightly ask ahead of September

Geelong cruised to another win over a non-finals side to claim a top-two spot. Glenn McFarlane looks at how they are shaping up for another premiership assault.

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AnalysisAFL

The barometer players for Sunday

The barometers: Players that must fire on high-stakes Sunday

The finals series has arrived two weeks early. Ed Bourke analyses the Dogs, Dockers, Lions and Hawks to pick out two barometer players from each club who need to perform on Sunday.

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Pat McAfee at Brisbane Lions

Watch: Ex-NFL punter Pat McAfee stuns Lions at the Gabba

Ex-NFL punter and media personality Pat McAfee has touched down at the Gabba, and can confirm, he can launch a football. Watch him stun the Lions and launch a torp from 50m out.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 23: Luke Davies-Uniacke of the Kangaroos has a shot at goal during the 2025 AFL Round 24 match between the North Melbourne Kangaroos and the Adelaide Crows at Marvel Stadium on August 23, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by James Wiltshire/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Early Tackle: Don’t let stats fool you — LDU isn’t a true A-grader

Luke Davies Uniacke put up strong numbers against the Crows. But Josh Barnes writes, four poor moments show why he isn’t an A-grade midfielder. More in the Early Tackle.

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SACKED Ben Brown part two

‘Then … Covid hit’: The contract turmoil that sent star Roo packing

At the end of 2019, Ben Brown was ready to cash in on three years of excellence for North Melbourne. Then change came at the club, then the world. All of a sudden, he was off to the Demons.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 22: Travis Boak of the Power and Ken Hinkley as they both depart during the 2025 AFL Round 24 match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Gold Coast Suns at Adelaide Oval on August 22, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

For Trav and Ken: Port shake up finals race with all-time boilover

Two of Port Adelaide’s great servants have been sent off in style, with the Power claiming a famous victory for Ken Hinkley and Travis Boak that’s tipped the finals race on its head.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 22: Lachie Schultz of the Magpies celebrates a goal with teammates 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)

Vintage comeback saves Pies’ top four hopes — but at what cost?

The Pies’ will be in the top four — just. It was another vintage comeback against the Dees, but there’s still plenty of concern on the injury front for Craig McRae.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 31: Collingwood President Jeff Browne speaks to the media during a press conference at Glasshouse Event Space on July 31, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Former Pies president may take shot at top AFL gig

Former Pies president Jeff Browne has hinted he may seek to become the next Chairman of the AFL Commission, as he was honoured by Collingwood at a function on Friday night.

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3/4/24. Gather Round - former Collingwood coach & player Nathan Buckley for the longest kick over Torrens Fox promotion. Picture: Keryn Stevens

Buckley leads list of ‘elite’ choices as Dees coaching search heats up

Melbourne remains on track for a decision on its next senior coach during Grand Final week. And the Dees are adamant its elite shortlist of candidates won’t be spooked by Nathan Buckley’s favouritism.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 21: Francis Evans of the Blues celebrates a goal during the 2025 AFL Round 24 match between the Essendon Bombers and the Carlton Blues at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on August 21, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Evans, Motlop, Fantasia: Where future of Blues smalls stand

The Blues were crying out for a good small forward all year, then Francis Evans turned it on. Is he the answer for Carlton in 2026, even though he doesn’t have a deal?

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 10: Izak Rankine of the Crows kicks the ball during the 2025 AFL Round 22 match between the West Coast Eagles and the Adelaide Crows at Optus Stadium on August 10, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Carson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

The ‘brutal and ruthless’ reality Adelaide now face

Adelaide’s week has been all about Izak Rankine. But Nathan Buckley writes, it’s a team game and how the Crows respond will be instructive.

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