‘Next man up’: Revitalised Motlop ready to earn back Blues’ ‘trust’
Jesse Motlop is confident a reshaped pre-season program at Carlton will help him make up for a disappointing 2024, as he prepares to pick up the slack in the absence of Matt Owies.
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Blue bolter? Unknown young gun turning heads at pre-season
The Blues are in no rush to decide on their final list spots for the upcoming season, but one VFL livewire is doing all he can at pre-season to get himself on the list.
‘Still see him every day’: Neal-Bullen on Goodwin connection
Alex Neal-Bullen might now be a ‘fully fledged Adelaide Crow’, but he still shares a special connection with his former coach. The new recruit opens up on the trade away from the Dees.
Dons track watch: Opening Round hints, ruck roles, Tsatas stars
The Bombers took to the track on Saturday for some match simulation, revealing plenty of hints as to how they might shape up for Opening Round against the Suns. More here.
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2025 preview: Kind draw means Crows must start hot
The pressure is right on at the Crows, and a strong trade period combined with a kind draw to start 2025 means they have to start well to make finals. Simeon Thomas-Wilson previews their season.
Pies flag hero makes big call on contract talks
One of the heroes of Collingwood’s 2023 premiership was expected to seek a raise and an extension this summer. Now, those talks could be pushed past the 2025 season.
End of an era: Famed Cats premiership hero’s final farewell
The Geelong Football Club is mourning the death of the last surviving member of the iconic premiership teams of 1951 and 1952 and the man who helped snare club legends including Gary Ablett Snr.
2025 preview: Pies’ defensive system or personnel must adapt
Collingwood’s 2024 season showed just how tough it is to stay at the top. To get back there, the Pies must find some solutions down back. JOSH BARNES previews their season.
Shades of Buddy as young Hawk arrives in front of 97k
Hawthorn fans could be forgiven for partying like it’s 2007 — the year Lance Franklin arrived in an elimination final. Only this time, it was the son of a late club legend and the man better known as ‘The Wizard’.
Tigers’ dynasty ‘godfather’ in Crows’ sights for board role
After multiple attempts to lure one of footy’s most respected minds to the club, the Crows could be on the verge of getting their man with a board shake-up looming.
Gather Round? What redeveloped Alberton could mean for Power
Government funding for Port Adelaide’s home at Alberton Oval could see it emerge as a future venue for Gather Round fixtures, as the Power look to cash in on their impressive AFLW crowds.
‘Stick it’: Lambie shreds ‘dud’ AFL deal
Tasmanian senator Jacqui Lambie has slammed a proposed billion-dollar AFL stadium in her home state, saying “the deal is a dud”.
The unsigned AFL stars Crows and Power must chase in 2025
Both South Australian clubs have been aggressive in adding to their lists across the past few years, so why should that stop in 2025? Simeon Thomas-Wilson highlights the names to watch.
Ex-Don backs injury-hit Bomber to shine in 2025 and beyond
The Bombers have been searching for more key back support for Ben McKay and Jordan Ridley. One Essendon great says an injury-plagued high draft pick will be the man to chip in.
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