Ordinary or game-changers? Dons’ key under-23s question examined
How are your club’s under-23 players tracking? GLENN MCFARLANE looks at the young guns set to have the biggest impact in 2025 and asks the hard questions about Essendon’s youngsters.
West Coast
Look out, Eagles: Harley not the only star on rivals’ radars
West Coast’s new coach, Andrew McQualter has a big job ahead of him – but first, he needs to lock down their biggest stars. ELIZA REILLY previews West Coast’s season.
Eagles blindside veteran recruiters in off-field scouting cull
West Coast has quietly axed veteran recruiters – two of whom had been at the club three decades – after the Eagles traded out pick 3 ahead of the draft, with new list boss Matthew Clarke now in full control.
Balta, Fogarty mega deals set high price in barren tall market
The long-term deals signed by Darcy Fogarty and Noah Balta have set the standard in the key-position market, with clubs likely to need six or seven-year offers to keep their stars around.
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‘It hurts’: Hidden pain behind draft prospect’s inspiring rise
Malakai Champion has endured more heartache than most on his road to the AFL. He opens up to ELIZA REILLY about the family tragedies driving him to reach the top level.
‘Absolute joke’: Fans fume at AFL Draft rule
The No. 1 pick has been named at the AFL Draft but fans are furious at the system that allowed the reigning premiers to get an absolute steal.
Star Eagle sidelined after training incident
West Coast’s pre-season has got off to the worst possible start, with its star man sidelined after a knock at Eagles training.
Barrass concedes Eagles pledge ‘aged poorly’
In June, Tom Barrass said he was only leaving West Coast if the rug was pulled from under him. Now, he’s opened up on what changed for him to arrive at Hawthorn a few months later.
Reid’s Ransom: Eagles rejected Vic club’s ‘best offer ever’ for Harley
A year on, the picture is clearer on what could have been if West Coast gave up the rights to Harley Reid, with one trade offer likely the best pitch ever made. See what it looks like now.
Anatomy of a rebuild: How Tigers, Eagles are taking different paths
They won flags between 2017 and 2020, now Richmond and West Coast are bottom-four clubs. MARK DUFFIELD looks at how both sides are plotting to get back to the top.
Best 23s: How trade period changed every club
Trade period is behind us and the clear winners and losers have emerged. How will every club’s best 23 look for 2025 after the exchange period? FIND OUT HERE
How Blues-Hawks trade gamble sets up the 2025 Chad chase
West Coast had to choose at the trade deadline whether Carlton or Hawthorn would finish lower in 2025. It was a 50-50 gamble that could unlock the Chad Warner race – did they get it right?
‘That’s garbage’: AFL reacts to wild trade
An AFL great has called for heads to roll at West Coast as a bombshell theory emerged about the club’s shock trade.
Pick 3 stunner: Blues make bold move to soar up draft board
Carlton is set to land one of the best kids from a bumper draft crop after agreeing a deal with West Coast to land pick 3. Here’s how it went down and what it means for Liam Baker.
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