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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’.
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‘Right habits’: Lions promise ‘no shortcuts’
The all-conquering Brisbane Lions have shown no signs of complacency during their first block of pre-season training.
‘Bit crazy’: Bonkers AFL contract signed until 2033
It could be a momentous statement of faith or an incredible blunder, but Fremantle now have the longest contracted player in the AFL after a staggering move.
Track watch: Rankine’s high praise for Draper as Crows sweat it out
Izak Rankine has massive raps on the Crows’ newest top draftee after Adelaide completed its toughest training session of the year. See the full notes from the track.
Captain’s call: Will Pearce lead against his own side?
Alex Pearce seems the obvious choice to lead the Indigenous All Stars into battle against Fremantle. But, he’s earmarked the captaincy for another star for the landmark clash.
Bolton vs Dockers: Star recruit’s strange start to Freo career
Shai Bolton’s first match since joining Fremantle will be against the Dockers after he was confirmed as one of the latest batch of players to commit to the Indigenous All Stars game.
Powell-Pepper reveals comeback goal after ACL heartache
Sam Powell-Pepper had a career-best season in 2023, then an ACL injury cut his campaign short this year. He tells MATT TURNER how he’s tracking and the date he aims to make his return.
‘Super fit’ De Goey primed to shake off injury pain
Jordan De Goey’s bid to put an injury-riddled 2024 behind him is on track, with a teammate declaring the “super fit” Magpies star is determined to get back to his matchwinning best.
Pies succession plan ticked off, angry fans get an apology
On a big night for Collingwood, Barry Carp was officially voted in as president, two other big names joined the board and Craig Kelly had a message for upset members.
Bulldogs basking in superstar’s signature
Christmas has come early for Western Bulldogs fans, with one of the best young talents in the AFL signing a bumper long-term deal.
Old school Dons show just how much summer’s changed
Not long ago, fitness fanatics smashed players at pre-season training – balls were locked away, and limits were pushed. Now, AFL clubs do it differently. Go inside the new-age programs.
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