Track watch: Young Dons shine – but veteran upstages them all
Nate Caddy was lively and Archie Perkins found plenty of the ball – but in Friday’s four-quarter match-sim, Dylan Shiel was the one turning heads in a new role. Get all the intel here.
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Locked in? SSP Saint, breakout contender dominate match sim
Rowan Marshall sat out St Kilda’s match-simulation session on Friday, leaving Harry Boyd to make his mark – and his brilliant work with a young midfielder could be a sign of things to come.
VFL/W clubs, state sides to take on Tassie’s best
VFL and VFLW clubs have been announced as opponents for the Tasmania’s best footballers this year in a series which will also feature NSW and Queensland teams. See who will be in action.
Hird’s role in quest for new Dees CEO revealed
Despite only just taking up a position at Port Melbourne, James Hird has found himself involved in the process for the choosing of the next CEO at the Demons.
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AFL to investigate Geelong coach’s new job
A week after the announcement of Chris Scott’s new job away from football, the AFL has launched an investigation.
‘Find that spark’: Ex-Magpie tips Stephenson to return
Jaidyn Stephenson went from the AFL’s Rising Star in 2018 to retired in 2024. After his sudden retirement, a former Magpie says he hopes the prodigious talent isn’t lost to football.
Meet Levi Ashcroft: The Ablett clone set to take AFL by storm
Will Ashcroft already has a Norm Smith Medal at the age of 20. And, depending on who you ask, his brother Levi is even better. CHRIS CAVANAGH finds out why.
‘Lack of trust’: Reason for Bulldog’s exit revealed
Caleb Daniel was one of two All-Australians who battled for game time at the Western Bulldogs in 2024 and he’s revealed where it all went sideways.
Courtney Act’s homage to AFL star
The Australian drag queen and TV personality rang in the spooky season by dressing as “the only AFL player gay men know” and the impression was uncanny.
Delisted dozen: The 12 free agents still on market
They may have been discarded by their previous club, but these 12 players could fill a hole for your AFL team. JOSH BARNES looks at the delisted dozen.
‘Hungry’ premiership winner gets monster deal
After securing the AFL premiership in a second-straight grand final appearance, the Brisbane Lions want to build a dynasty and have re-signed a key man.
‘Really big mistake’: Roos reveals greatest Fitzroy regret
On the latest SACKED podcast, Paul Roos dives deep into the final years of Fitzroy, saying the club missed its opportunity to become a powerhouse once again before it eventually folded.
Richards: Why I had to leave Collingwood
Joe Richards was only just making a name for himself when an offer to leave arrived. The Port Adelaide recruit reveals why he left the Magpies.
Draft Intel: The top-five hopeful who ‘copied’ Lloyd’s routine
The best key forward in this year’s draft has revealed how Matthew Lloyd helped fix his goalkicking troubles. See the club he’s linked to and more draft intel here.
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