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HOLD FOR SATURDAY HERALD SUN PIC DESK----Footy legend and Fox Footy commentator Dermott Brereton details his injuries and thoughts on the game for Weekend Cover story. Picture: Alex Coppel.

Statistics over passion: Derm reveals truth behind Fox Footy exit

Hawthorn great Dermott Brereton says he will still have a voice in the football media after leaving Fox Footy, declaring the network had more interest in statistically-minded analysis than emotion.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 06: Scarlett Johnson of the Knights in action during the 2025 Coates Talent League Girls Round 01 match between the Northern Knights and the Oakleigh Chargers at Highgate Recreation Reserve on April 06, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Rob Lawson/AFL Photos)

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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AFLW Phantom Draft: How the top 20 picks could fall

It’s been tipped to be one of the more unpredictable AFLW Drafts in years – but ELIZA REILLY has her ear on the ground. Here’s how the top 20 could play out on Monday night.

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NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. August 16th, 2025 . Hawthorn vs Melbourne at the MCG. Clayton Oliver of the Demons . Picture: Michael Klein

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‘I don’t know what happened’: How Clarry found purpose again

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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NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. August 15th, 2025 . Essendon v St Kilda at Marvel Stadium, Docklands. Rowan Marshall of the Saints celebrates a 3rd quarter goal . Picture: Michael Klein

Failed trade, TDK, hair cuts down the highway — Marshall opens up

Rowan Marshall hoped to play for Geelong, but St Kilda didn’t let him go. Now, the ruckman reveals why he wanted a move, his thoughts on Tom De Koning and addresses some trade period rumours.

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What's next for Carlton after recommitting to Michael Voss

Michael Voss survives — but not everyone at Carlton is safe

Michael Voss will coach Carlton into 2026. But how many of the stars, assistants, and support staff will Graham Wright have in the gun instead? Jon Ralph and Glenn McFarlane unpack where to from here for the Blues.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 01: Oliver Henry of the Cats warms up during the 2025 AFL Round 12 match between the West Coast Eagles and the Geelong Cats at Optus Stadium on June 1, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Carson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Flag stars, young guns: Verdict on 10 Cats fighting for finals spots

Geelong’s injury list is bare, leaving a host of Cats stuck on the outer. And time is running out. We assess the case of every Cat vying for AFL selection ahead of the finals.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 03: Michael Voss, senior coach of the Blues looks on during the round 21 AFL match between the Fremantle Dockers and Carlton Blues at Optus Stadium on August 03, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Blues confirm who will coach in 2026

Carlton has ended months of speculation about Michael Voss’s future, unanimously making a call about the 2026 season.

MELBOURNE, JULY 13, 2025: 2025 AFL Football - Round 18 - St Kilda V Sydney at Marvel Stadium. Tom McCartin of the Sydney Swans comes off with a possible concussion. Picture: Mark Stewart

Solution to growing problem ‘years’ away

One of Australia’s leading sporting medical professionals believes while progress in concussion has been made, it’s going to take a lot more time to fully combat its risk.

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Dante D'Ovidio after he won the AGSV football premiership with Penleigh and Essendon Grammar. Picture: Mitch Bourke.

‘Really rocked me’: How heart scare cruelled AFL draft hopes

Doctors told him it was nothing, an hour later he was in an ambulance. Dante D’Ovidio opens up on how a rare disease cruelled his AFL draft hopes.

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Can the Hawks still make the finals without Will Day? Is Nick Daicos a lock for the Brownlow?

Mitch Knevitt speaking with Steven King at Cats training ahead of the Friday night clash against the Bombers. Picture: Alison Wynd

Surprise Danger replacement recalled as injury-hit Cat to return

Chris Scott has confirmed that Patrick Dangerfield will be rested this week, and a fringe Cat has been promoted. Plus, he gave an update on three veterans eyeing a return.

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NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. July 30th , 2025 . AFL Round 21. Western Bulldogs vs Greater Western Sydney at Marvel Stadium, Docklands . Luke Beveridge , Senior Coach of the Bulldogs at 3 qtr time . Picture: Michael Klein

Bulldogs ‘antenna’ up for wantaway Blues star

The Western Bulldogs’ defensive transformation has coach Luke Beveridge confident of a finals surge as he keeps quiet on Jack Silvagni recruitment talks.

Geelong is shaping up to contend yet again

The magnet switches proving why Geelong is a flag threat

Chris Scott is widely seen across the league as the best mind in an AFL coaches box. Garry Lyon unpacks the four big moves he’s made this season which put the Cats as a huge flag contender.

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Punky culture: The man who keeps giving to country footy

Most would argue Shane Brewster has given his all to footy in Gippsland. Yet at age 40, he’s still doing it all — on and off the field — for Trafalgar.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 18: Jason Dunstall, AFL Hall of Fame Legend addresses the room during the Australian Football Hall of Fame at Centrepiece on June 18, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Dunstall celebrates latest honour, ready to welcome Cat to 100 club

Jason Dunstall hit the ton six times in his legendary career and is excited by the prospect of welcoming Jeremy Cameron to the club, as the legendary Hawk celebrates another fine achievement.

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Six inductees into the Australian Sports Hall of Fame.

Hewitt, Dunstall among legendary Hall of Fame additions

Six athletes who won the highest accolades on the global stage will receive one of the country’s greatest sporting accolades.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 12: Travis Boak of the Power celebrates after kicking a goal during the round 17 AFL match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Essendon Bombers at Adelaide Oval on September 12, 2020 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Kalisz/Getty Images)

Travis Boak did everything except win a flag – but it won’t define him

Travis Boak will retire with the most games played in history without a flag. But, as Matt Turner writes, his legacy will prove to be so much more than that to Port Adelaide.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 13: Melbourne Demons Head Coach Simon Goodwin (R) and Max Gawn of the Demons embrace following victory in the round 18 AFL match between Melbourne Demons and North Melbourne Kangaroos at Melbourne Cricket Ground on July 13, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images)

Gawn opens up on ‘ballsy’ coach sacking

Melbourne captain Max Gawn has moved from “life is over” to “excited” in just 48 hours following the dramatic axing of premiership coach Simon Goodwin.

Mick McGuane unpacks the Pies' weaknesses

How ball movement went from Pies’ strength to biggest weakness

Collingwood’s ball movement in the first half of the season was the envy of the rest of the competition – now, they’ve been figured out. Here’s how the Pies get their mojo back.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 21: Luke Ryan, Brennan Cox, Ethan Hughes and Luke Jackson of the Dockers look on after being defeated during the round six AFL match between Fremantle Dockers and Western Bulldogs at Optus Stadium, on April 21, 2023, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Rebuild on the run: Freo’s secret weapon in top four chase revealed

Earlier this year, Fremantle’s defensive DNA was in tatters. But the Dockers’ ability to rebuild its defence on the run this season is a big reason why the Dockers remain in the hunt for the top four.

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The art of the door stop

Real or rehearsed? The art of the footy door stop unveiled

The door stop is a complex art, and it has one main goal. Get the star on camera talking. Go behind the scenes of some of the most infamous in the history of footy and learn how it really works.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 19: Michael Voss, Senior Coach of the Blues watches on during the round 19 AFL match between Carlton Blues and Melbourne Demons at Melbourne Cricket Ground on July 19, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Voss safe for now after marathon Carlton board meeting

Just two days after Simon Goodwin’s sacking from Melbourne, Carlton’s board have met at Ikon Park, with Michael Voss’ future still a hot topic of discussion.

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Coach John Longmire with West Coast coach Adam Simpson during the Round 15 AFL match between the Sydney Swans and West Coast Eagles at the SCG on June 24, 2023. Photo by Phil Hillyard (Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - **NO ON SALES** - Â©Phil Hillyard )

Premiership coaches coy on Dees job, but Bucks would take the call

Melbourne are on the hunt for a new senior coach — and Nathan Buckley is open to the conversation, but two other mentors in demand don’t seem as keen.

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Ken Hinkley says he wouldn’t consider the Demons job at this stage. Picture: James Elsby/AFL Photos via Getty Images.

Hinkley brushes off Demons job, young star’s season likely over

Ken Hinkley says he’s focused on his Port Adelaide coaching job, and wouldn’t think about the vacant Demons role – or any roles – “before Christmas”. Plus, it could be season over for a young gun.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 26: Max Gawn of the Demons celebrates with fans during the 2024 AFL Round 11 match between Narrm (Melbourne) and Euro-Yroke (St Kilda) at The Melbourne Cricket Ground on May 26, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Fan view: Stop deflecting Dees, give us clarity and belief

The fact Simon Goodwin was blindsided by his sacking tells you everything you need to know about where Melbourne is at, writes Demons diehard Adrian Houghton.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 28: Jack Silvagni of the Blues looks dejected after a loss during the 2025 AFL Round 03 match between the Carlton Blues and the Western Bulldogs at Marvel Stadium on March 28, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Another Carlton archrival meets with Jack Silvagni

Craig McRae has already publicly talked about a meeting with Blue Jack Silvagni, but the Pies aren’t the only Carlton archrival chasing the free agent defender.

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NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. June 8th , 2025 . AFL Round 13. Carlton vs Essendon at the MCG . Hudson OÃKeefe of the Blues and Peter Wright of the Bombers during the 3rd qtr. . Picture: Michael Klein

Channel 7 snubs Bombers, Blues’ round 24 Thursday night clash

The AFL’s final round will begin with an Essendon vs Carlton contest on Thursday night – but Channel 7 won’t be showing it, instead airing back-to-back Sunday games. See the fixture.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 02: Elijah Hewett of the Eagles in action during the 2025 AFL Round 21 match between the Melbourne Demons and the West Coast Eagles at Marvel Stadium on August 2, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

West Coast young gun delivers ultimatum

One of the West Coast Eagles’ brightest young players wants to see greater accountability and selection pressure for the uncompetitive.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 30: Scott Pendlebury of the Magpies and Jack Ginnivan of the Hawks embrace following the round 12 AFL match between Collingwood Magpies and Hawthorn Hawks at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on May 30, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

R22 tips: Is Hawthorn’s season cooked?

One game stands out from the rest in round 22, but just how many of our experts see the Hawks breathing life back into their year? See the round 22 tips here.

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