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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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Clayton Oliver on his move to GWS.

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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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Tarryn Thomas' footy return could be stalled another week due to incoming Cyclone Fina.

Tarryn Thomas’ return to football under cloud as Cyclone Fina looms

Ex-North Melbourne midfielder Tarryn Thomas is scheduled to make his Top End debut this weekend, however the latest Cyclone Fina forecast has cast a major cloud over the fixture. Read the latest.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 14: Jy Simpkin of the Kangaroos leaves the field during the 2025 AFL Round 14 match between the North Melbourne Kangaroos and the Fremantle Dockers at Optus Stadium on June 14, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Janelle St Pierre/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

AFL captain ‘unlikely’ to retain job

The North Melbourne star is “unlikely” to retain his leadership position after a botched attempt to leave.

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North Hobart coach Adam Bester and Jack McCulloch at North Hobart. Picture: Chris Kidd

Inside North Hobart’s recruiting haul

North Hobart has landed a Sydney young gun nicknamed ‘Bont’ among a host of elite recruits as the club builds towards premiership success.

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WARNING WARNINGÃ. EMBARGOED UNTIL MONDAY NOVEMBER 17TH. PLEASE CONTACT HERALDSUN SPORTS AND OR PICDESK BEFORE USINGÃ THANKUÃ. NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. November 12th. No.1 Draft Prospect Willem Duursma in his home town of Foster, Gippsland. before nest weeks draft. Picture: Michael Klein

‘Dance has helped him’: No.1 pick’s secret on-field weapon

No.1 draft pick Willem Duursma grew up playing footy and basketball – and starring in small town musicals. See the remarkable story behind the AFL’s next big thing.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 12: Nate Caddy of the Bombers marks during the round 18 AFL match between Richmond Tigers and Essendon Bombers at Melbourne Cricket Ground on July 12, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Bombers’ injury pain continues as Caddy scales back training loads

After a horror 2025 on the injury front, the 2026 pre-season has immediately started on the wrong foot as Nate Caddy and Nic Martin have both found themselves back in the medical bay.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 19: Zeke Uwland (Gold Coast SUNS Academy) poses with Former Suns player, David Swallow after being drafted with pick two by the Gold Coast Suns during the 2025 Telstra AFL Draft at Marvel Stadium on November 19th, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by James Wiltshire/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Houdini magic: How Gold Coast escaped bid bind — again

The rest of the league finally thought they had the Suns’ Academy stretched too thin ahead of the draft. But Gold Coast matched bids at picks 2, 5, 17 and 18 … and have one more to come. Here’s how they did it.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 05: Max Holmes of the Cats runs during the AFL Second Qualifying Final match between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 05, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by James Wiltshire/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Holmes backs Bruhn, young guns to help Cats ‘go again’ in flag hunt

Reigning Carji Greeves medallist Max Holmes has backed a number of players to help the Cats seek grand final redemption in 2026, including one who is “like a new recruit”.

NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. November 19th. AFL National Draft at Marvel Stadium. Latrelle Pickett, uncle of Kysaiah Pickett after tonights draft . Picture: Michael Klein

South Australian bolter joins ‘big brother’ Kozzy in draft fairytale

Melbourne has drafted Latrelle Pickett with pick 12 — the exact same selection used for his superstar cousin Kysaiah in 2019 — after his meteoric rise from community football in South Australia.

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Matt LeRay. Picture: Cory Sutton/SANFL

Watch: Cricket star’s rollercoaster ride to Hawthorn

After a long wait on night two, Matt LeRay is a Hawthorn player – but his path to the big time has been a unique one. Watch the exclusive documentary now.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 19: Cameron Nairn (Central District) poses with Former Hawks player, Shane Crawford after being drafted with pick 20 by the Hawthorn Hawks during the 2025 Telstra AFL Draft at Marvel Stadium on November 19th, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by James Wiltshire/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

SA young guns make history with draft record

It was a record-breaking night for South Australia with AFL clubs from across the country pouncing on the state’s best young talent in the draft’s first round.

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Jordan Dawson visits Mitch Marsh at home. Picture: X/Adelaide FC

Crows pick flag hero’s son after ‘throwing everything’ at Dons

Adelaide took another step in preparing for life after Taylor Walker on Wednesday night – but it could’ve been a whole lot different if its audacious play for Dyson Sharp paid off.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 19: First round picks (Top Row L-R) Cameron Nairn of the Hawks, Sullivan Robey of the Bombers, Cooper Duff-Tytler of the Eagles, Xavier Taylor of the Demons, Jacob Farrow of the Bombers, Dylan Patterson of the Suns, Willem Duursma of the Eagles (C) (Bottom Row L-R) Sam Grlj of the Tigers, Daniel Annable of the Lions, Lachy Dovaston of the Kangaroos, Zeke Uwland of the Suns, Harry Dean of the Blues, Sam Cumming of the Tigers, Latrelle Pickett of the Demons and Dyson Sharp of the Bombers pose during the 2025 Telstra AFL Draft at Marvel Stadium on November 19th, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Every pick: Tears, a Tiger surprise and one wild celebration

A draft-shaping top 10 surprise, special family moments, teenage tears and emotional group celebrations, the first night of the AFL Draft had it all. See every pick, all the action as it happened.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 09: Hannah Priest (left) and Georgia Patrikios of the Saints look dejected after a loss during the 2025 AFLW Second Elimination Final match between the Adelaide Crows and the St Kilda Saints at Norwood Oval on November 9, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Finals can’t paper over Saints’ list holes, gameplan or trade disasters

The Saints made finals this season — but can’t let that paper over the cracks ridden through their side. Kate Salemme unpacks the horror trades, ‘uninspiring’ gameplan and list holes they must fix.

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Ultimate AFL Draft guide 2025

Late mail: What every club is plotting ahead of the draft

The 2025 AFL Draft is only hours away, and we’ve got the latest intel on what every club is thinking as we head towards the start of the draft.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 05: Zeke Uwland on October 05, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Who is Zeke Uwland? Meet the Suns’ top AFL draft prospect

The Gold Coast Suns are set to secure one of 2025’s most promising AFL draft talents. Here’s everything you need to know about academy product Zeke Uwland.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 09: Matthew Clarke, Senior Coach of the Crows is seen with the premiership cup during the 2022 AFLW Grand Final match between the Adelaide Crows and the Melbourne Demons at Adelaide Oval on April 09, 2022 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Recruiting coup: Crows coach reveals next big move

Dual premiership coach Matthew Clarke is swapping the AFLW for the SANFL.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 20: Sullivan Robey of the Eastern Ranges celebrates with teammates after the Ranges won the Coates Talent League Boys Grand Final between Eastern Ranges and Sandringham Dragons at Ikon Park on September 20, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Is the Robey hype real? Your last minute draft questions answered

Who rises, who falls and who will throw tonight’s first round of the AFL Draft into chaos? Our experts have their say on who goes where — and answer your last minute questions.

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NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. November 15th. CDG Sports Management hosted its annual pre-draft training session, inviting all 18 clubs to watch the CDG draft prospects train ahead of the draft. Ã. Cooper Duff-Tytler . Picture: Michael Klein

Who is Cooper Duff-Tytler? Meet the top AFL draft prospect

A 200cm former basketball star from a small Victorian town was one of the first players picked in the 2025 AFL draft. Here’s everything you need to know about Cooper Duff-Tytler.

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NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. November 15th. CDG Sports Management hosted its annual pre-draft training session, inviting all 18 clubs to watch the CDG draft prospects train ahead of the draft. Ã. . Picture: Michael Klein

Full draft order, your club’s picks: Every detail ahead of the Draft

The AFL Draft is here. What time does it start? When will your club pick? Who will they take? Here’s everything you need to know, including details of the exclusive documentary.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 27: Eddie McGuire and son Xander McGuire (L) are seen during the 2025 Melbourne Cup Carnival Launch at on October 27, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)

Shock breakfast radio shake-up: The stars joining McGuire’s new show

An AFL captain will be part of a new breakfast radio line-up which also includes Eddie McGuire’s son Xander McGuire.

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QLD AFL national talent evolution

How Sunshine State wasteland evolved into AFL footy factory

The talent was once scarce in the northern states but 25 years since Nick Riewoldt’s historic No.1 pick selection, Queensland has transformed into a bona fide staging ground for future AFL stars.

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Jevan Phillipou from South Australia

Deja Phillipou: Next-gen prospect pens eye opening top pick call

He hails from a three-generation AFL family, but draft prospect Jevan Phillipou has followed in the confident footsteps of his Saints-playing brother, Mattaes, declaring he should be the No.1 pick.

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Sam Lalor will wear the number 4 jumper in 2026 after Dustin Martin. Picture: Richmond FC

Two young Tigers to don legendary stripes in 2026

Two rising stars at Punt Road will don legendary Tigers guernseys in 2026, with the famous number four and eight awarded to the next-gen. Plus, Dustin Martin has been spotted training alongside a former Pies star. Watch the video.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 07: Josh Lindsay of the Falcons kicks the ball during the 2025 Coates Talent League Boys Quarter Final between Gippsland Power and Geelong Falcons at Shepley Oval on September 7th, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Craig Dooley/AFL Photos)

First round steal? How draft’s best kick has handled dip down boards

Josh Lindsay was touted as a top-five contender earlier in the year, and now he may be available later in the first round. But the dedicated distributor is confident he can hit the ground running.

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HOBART, AUSTRALIA - MAY 25: North Melbourne President Sonja Hood is seen during the 2024 AFL Round 11 match between the North Melbourne Kangaroos and Yartapuulti (Port Adelaide) at Blundstone Arena on May 25, 2024 in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Constitutional change could hand Hood fourth term as Roos boss

The Kangaroos have proposed dramatic changes to their constitution that could see Dr Sonja Hood’s reign stretch into an unprecedented fourth term.

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