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This Month

The top three in the 2025 national draft: Harry Dean (pick No.3), Willem Duursma (No.1) and Zeke Uwland (No.2).

How the AFL’s moneyball machine works

In business, an investor will put money into a stock in the hope of a big return. It’s a similar game for the decision-makers behind the AFL Draft.

November 2024

The top three picks of this year’s draft: Jagga Smith (No.3), Lalor (No.1), and Finn O’Sullivan (No.2).

Five things to know about the AFL draft

Getting to choose first from the best new AFL players is no guarantee of success. But it can’t hurt. Here’s a breakdown of the AFL draft.

September 2023

Liam Dougherty, who trains with Prokick Australia while working as a teacher’s aide and a bartender, during a kicking drill in Monbulk last month.

How AFL kickers are changing the way gridiron is played

US universities are filling up with former AFL players hoping to torpedo, banana kick and drop punt their way into a career in American football.

May 2023

Recent Tasmanian star Jack Riewoldt.

Club presidents tick off Tasmanian AFL licence

Tasmania will have an AFL team after the presidents of the 18 existing clubs unanimously agreed to grant the state the league’s 19th licence.

March 2021

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The story behind Andrew Hunter’s crazy plan to kick goals in China

Andrew Hunter oversaw Port Adelaide’s crazy plan to take AFL to China. He has outlined the journey in a new book which highlights the importance of sports diplomacy.

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