Melbourne’s engine room was once the most powerful force in football. Not anymore. The Dees promised a revival in 2024, but it’s all gone wrong early. Jay Clark finds out how in The Tackle.
Adelaide’s win over the Roos wasn’t as pretty as their first two victories in 2025, but Matthew Nicks has praised his troops – plus giving an update on Josh Rachele.
GWS felt the full brunt of Sam Mitchell’s Hawks on Saturday night – next it’s Port Adelaide’s turn. And it’s obvious who’s ready for the grudge match. See the early likes, dislikes.
Two Sunday games to close out round 3 threw up a brand new cheapie and fresh questions about one of the biggest stars in SuperCoach. See the key takeaways here.
It wasn’t a capitulation like round 1 against Collingwood when critics accused Port players of throwing in the towel – but it wasn’t far off, writes MATT TURNER.
A former Bulldog and Blue is one step closer to achieving his NFL dream, but he’ll have to stop in Hawaii along the journey. Meanwhile, Australia’s code war continues to heat up in SUNDAY SHOUT.
Harley Reid was the hottest topic in football even before he was drafted – but the narrative has changed. In an exclusive interview, the teenager reveals what life’s really like in the spotlight.
Willem Duursma is one of top prospects in this year’s draft – and he knows how it works. The young gun opens up on Harley Reid’s influence and his three siblings who have all made the big time.
GWS star recruit Jake Stringer has a rare contract clause that will see him miss out on income unless he stays in top physical condition. Jay Clark has the details.
Rival clubs are keeping tabs on Jase Burgoyne because he has yet to start meaningful contract talks with the Power – but don’t expect the club’s best player on Thursday night to go anywhere.
Taggers wreaked havoc again on Super Saturday – and two surprise substitutes might hurt SuperCoach plans. But there were positives. Here’s what it all means going forward.
The Demons are in crisis mode after back-to-back smashings, but that won’t deter them from their goal of September footy, while also remaining confident one of their stars is going nowhere.
It’s been a hot start to 2025 for the Crows, but after such a disappointing 2024, MATT TURNER dives into what has really changed to let Matthew Nicks’ side fly.
Port haven’t made a perfect start to life without Dan Houston, but that doesn’t mean they’re definitely missing him. Simeon Thomas-Wilson names his likes and dislikes.
The footy world stood and applauded after Adelaide’s “Magician” slotted an extraordinary goal of the year contender at the MCG.
Adelaide hadn’t won at the MCG for eight years. The Crows did more than that, destroying a hapless Essendon. These are the stats which reveal just how badly the Bombers are going.
When one of your key players is struggling the team struggles, but Ken Hinkley came away from Thursday night’s loss to Essendon rueing the fact that six of his leaders were down on form.
Nate Caddy was so angry about his performance last week that Brad Scott thought he was going to punch him – but what a difference five days and some honest conversations make.
JHF owners. explain what’s actually going on here, can we trust him? And there’s a new Reid to think about, grabbing. Check out the key SuperCoach takeaways from the Bombers’ win.
Tom Cochrane is used to breaking boundaries, but even he didn’t expect his debut – as the first known AFL player with Tourette’s syndrome – to arrive so quickly.
Port Adelaide has a host of defenders coming out of contract at season’s end. But one of the Power’s most important, Kane Farrell, is set to make a decision this week.
Luke Jackson and Tom De Koning’s futures have been all the rage, but another star ruckman might be enticed to change clubs as he considers testing the market.
After snaring Bailey Smith last trade period, Geelong could be at the front of the queue to snare Bulldog Jamarra Ugle-Hagan should he leave the kennel come season’s end.
Victorian clubs are lining up to try and lure Matt Rowell out of Gold Coast. But there’s a big sticking point which could force him to remain in Queensland.
Third-gamer Sam Davidson produced the game of his life to help Western Bulldogs condemn Carlton to a 0-3 start to the season for the first time since 2019 and intensify the pressure on Michael Voss.
Who are the must-have players in SuperCoach this week – and who makes way for them? See who our experts are trading in and out.
Picking the right captain is an easy way to gain an edge on your mates and the competition in SuperCoach. See this week’s best options plus full CBA and kick-in stats.
SuperCoaches have a chance to set up their season this week. With a maximum of three trades, who should we buy and sell? We asked the experts.
Fans got their first look at Geelong’s VFLW list in a pre-season scratch match, the new-look side aided by the experience of two ex-AFLW names. Plus, a Geelong champion lines up for the opposition.
Forget Marcus, Will and Levi, there’s another 15-year-old Ashcroft sibling who is tracking toward stardom. ELIZA REILLY speaks to Lucy at a major checkpoint in her footy journey.
An unprecedented umpire shortage is looming for the AFL later this year, and it could force the league to call on some old umpiring faces to make a return.
With Japanese heritage, Mizuki and Nalu Brothwell haven’t taken the traditional journey to AFLW. But now they’re closing fast and impressing top-level clubs at Dandenong Stingrays.
A division one Adelaide Footy League club has set itself up for a big 2025 season after adding a former SANFL forward to a star-studded squad.
The Eyre Peninsula has been packed with star country footy talent throughout the 21st Century, so we’ve drawn from the region’s four leagues to rank the top 40 players of the past 25 years. See who made the cut.
Changes are needed to fix the AFL’s unfair early season fixture, with Port Adelaide leading the charge, writes Andrew Capel.
SA’s South East has been packed with star country footy talent throughout the 21st Century, so we’ve drawn from the region’s three main leagues to rank the top 40 players of the past 25 years. See who made the cut.
Some of the biggest names in AFL reveal the true stories of how they discovered their days were numbered and when the guillotine dropped.
In this podcast, listen to AFL SuperCoach advice from our panel of experts every week to ensure you’re always ahead of the game.
Join the Herald Sun’s Lauren Wood and the team as they talk through the big news of the week, and what’s set for the weekend of footy.
Crows fans are crying out to see more of Sid Draper to cap off a stunning start to 2025, but Matthew Nicks says there’s one thing holding the young star back from being truly unleashed.
Commentators and armchair experts have been lining up to question Richmond’s long-term commitment to Tim Taranto and Jacob Hopper. But in his Super Saturday preview, Nathan Buckley asks where the Tigers would be without them.
The Hawks are playing the most exciting and skilful football the legendary David Parkin has ever seen. Jay Clark goes inside their fast-tracked rebuild with the man who first helped discover Sam Mitchell here.
An ex-AFL star has called out Essendon supporters who jeered Ben McKay during the club’s win over Port Adelaide, revealing the mental toll of being targeted by his own fans during his career.
Adelaide has revealed how it will replace injured backman Nick Murray, while Fremantle will unveil a debutant in this weekend’s derby. See full round 3 teams here.
Rather than beg for a new contract, Luke Beveridge is taking it up to the Bulldogs hierarchy with an unprecedented media tour. Jon Ralph unpacks Bevo’s power play.
The days of telling players to “toughen up” are long gone, and Carlton should be applauded for allowing him to step away from footy to deal with personal issues, writes Jay Clark.
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Who wants to be a Saint? There’s been plenty of swings at Moorabbin, but not many hits, so far. Jon Ralph and Glenn McFarlane dive into what their future holds with footy’s biggest war chest.
West Coast fans have raised their middle fingers in support of Harley Reid after the teenager was fined for the same gesture by the AFL. Watch the video.
No ban had been handed to any player who shoved their opponent into trouble this year, until now. A young Tiger is set to be the first test case of an AFL pre-season warning.
GWS got the jump on Hawthorn down in Tassie, before Will Day led a Hawks blitz that the Giants never recovered from. But that wasn’t even the most impressive part of the win.
Hawks coach Sam Mitchell is adamant the club can co-exist with the Devils, and has branded continuing their partnership with Tasmania post 2027 as “perfect sense”.
Saturday night was eerily similar to last year’s preliminary final – but this time it was domination in slow motion by the Lions. So, what does it really tell us about the Cats? DAN BATTEN looks for the answer.
If it wasn’t already, it’s crystal clear now – for the competition and for those in charge at St Kilda, writes Josh Barnes. Here’s what Saturday’s victory over Richmond proved.
Richmond star Noah Balta has pleaded guilty to assault charges – but he will soon be available for AFL selection given the club’s ban will stand.
Anthony Rocca would spend his chemotherapy treatments studying vision to make his Northern Knights players better. The Collingwood great opens up on how football helped during his cancer battle.
Charlie Cameron and Kai Lohmann will be ‘handy inclusions’ for the Brisbane Lions at the Gabba on Saturday night for their game against Geelong.
Three years after last pulling on a pair of boots triple Richmond premiership hero Bachar Houli is preparing to play again. But it’s not on the field where he is hoping to make his biggest impact.
Will Ashcroft grew up a staunch Cats supporter. And after playing a role in vanquishing Geelong from the premiership race last year, the young Lion shared a special moment with Chris Scott.
The Brisbane Lions are intent on extending their unbeaten start to their AFL premiership defence on Saturday night at the Gabba against Geelong.
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