Crystal ball: Gruelling start to heap pressure on Bombers
Essendon is facing one of the toughest starts of any side to 2025, a crunch season where the club needs to make inroads under Brad Scott. See every club’s predicted first six rounds here.
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Track Watch: Petracca up and running days after cracking ribs
Christian Petracca’s pre-season took a major hit at Dees training last Friday, but the superstar midfielder appears to have shaken off his latest rib injury as Melbourne hit the track on Monday.
Sorry Pies: Flying Keane shows what Collingwood missed out on
Collingwood circled Mark Keane for much of last year, only for the defender to stay in Adelaide. And as SIMEON THOMAS-WILSON reports, the Irishman looms as a key figure as the Crows chase a finals return.
Why navy blue will be Hawks fans’ least favourite colour in 2025
Hawks fans were among the most confident (annoying?) footy fans in season 2024, and this year, as well as barracking for the brown and gold, they will have added incentive to hope Carlton disappoints.
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Scott reveals AFL’s admission over controversial free kicks
Essendon coach Brad Scott has revealed what the AFL communicated to the Bombers after a number of costly umpiring calls on Saturday night. Plus why the league haven’t publicly clarified the decisions.
‘We were boring’: Demon’s alarming admission
For the past two games Melbourne hasn’t kicked a final-quarter goal, with the worrying trend painting a concerning picture for the Demons.
Star’s ‘cheeky sledges’ to in-demand Cat before big deal
Jeremy Cameron didn’t speak to Tyson Stengle about his contract, but he did crack a couple of gags on the training track. And he feels the environment at the Cats helped convince him to stay.
U18 Scouting Report: WA v Vic Country stats, standouts
A smooth-moving West Australian midfielder has caught the eye in his state’s final under-18 carnival match – but he couldn’t match the dominance of highly-touted Victorian. See all the standouts.
Crows one step closer to Thebby after landmark deal
The Crows are on track to begin construction on a new home base at Thebarton Oval later this year, after the club cleared a huge SANFL hurdle on Monday.
Sad sight as Dusty subbed out for Tigers
Dustin Martin struggled with a back problem and had little impact during Richmond’s heavy AFL loss to the Blues.
Emotion spills over for embattled coach
The emotion of a week from hell got too much for embattled Port coach Ken Hinkley after their narrow win over St Kilda.
‘Pretty frustrating’: Caldwell says umpiring sapped Dons’ momentum
Jye Caldwell and Kyle Langford have spoken up about the ‘frustrating’ free kicks paid against Essendon on Saturday night which made Bombers fans livid.
Roos CEO talks new second home, hopes Thomas plays AFL again
North Melbourne CEO Jen Watt has opened up about the club’s move away from Hobart as a second home when Tasmania joins the competition. Plus her hope for Tarryn Thomas.
Others stagnated or regressed, but these four Crows are standing up
Adelaide’s season hasn’t gone to plan, but four players are emerging as bright spots and they were all among the Crows’ best in a win over the Giants. Plus the two players the club should re-sign.
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