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Glory days: Adam Hunter (right) at the 2006 AFL grand final.

‘All he wanted to do was play footy’: Worsfold pays tribute after Eagles premiership star found dead

Adam Hunter’s death on Wednesday adds to a week of heartbreak in the AFL industry, with John Worsfold remembering a player who just wanted to play footy with his mates.

  • Jon Pierik

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Callum Ah Chee of the Lions celebrates kicking a goal during the AFL Grand Final match between Sydney Swans and Brisbane Lions at Melbourne Cricket Ground.

‘Released the shackles’: Why Lions hero Ah Chee will hit new heights in 2025

Brisbane star also declares who should replace a departing club great, and why he will make an immediate impact.

  • Nick Wright
Injured AFL players George Wardlaw (North Melbourne), Adam Treloar (Western Bulldogs) and Charlie Curnow (Carlton).

Who’s in the emergency room and who has a clean bill of health? A physio’s guide to AFL pre-season

A month out from the first bounce, some injuries could have a big impact on the season proper. Which clubs are in the most trouble, and which are full steam ahead?

  • Libby Birch
Former Lion Troy Selwood.

‘We are heartbroken’: Former AFL player Troy Selwood dies, aged 40

Selwood’s death has stunned the football community. The Selwood family has deep connections throughout multiple clubs, states and the AFL.

  • Michael Gleeson
Western Bulldogs skipper Marcus Bontempelli.

What will ‘the Bontract’ be worth? How Bontempelli’s deal shapes up

Marcus Bontempelli can command virtually whatever he likes. The question for the Bont isn’t what can he get from the Bulldogs; rather, it’s what is he willing to accept?

  • Jake Niall
Steven May in action for the Demons against North Melbourne on Saturday night.

‘Come on, let’s go’: What police have been told about AFL stars’ Sorrento brawl

Demons defender Steven May and Richmond midfielder Dion Prestia have been accused of participating in the Christmas holiday fight that left a man with a broken eye socket.

  • Cameron Houston and Danny Russell
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Liam Ryan was trying to de-escalate an incident when he was drawn into a brawl last month, the AFL said.

West Coast Eagles star Liam Ryan cleared over Fremantle brawl

The AFL has closed its investigation into a brawl involving West Coast Eagles star Liam Ryan, finding the premiership player and his friends were the victims of an attack which led to the fight.

  • Cameron Myles
Essendon forwards Jade Gresham, Kyle Langford and Isaac Kako.

‘Drop the ego’: Bombers reveal new-look forward mix and midfield surprise

Kyle Langford knows Jake Stringer leaves a hole at Essendon, but he’s confident there are plenty of talented youngsters ready and able to fill the void. Just don’t ask him what the forward line will look like.

  • Michael Gleeson
Sam Lalor, was the AFL’s No.1 draft pick in 2024.

Crouching Tiger, hidden talent: Why Richmond used the No.1 pick on a kid known for smashing sixes

His cricket contemporaries are presently touring with the Australian Test team, while Sam Lalor is sweating through his first proper footy pre-season.

  • Jake Niall
This season’s big name recruit at the Cats, Bailey Smith.

High octane and no filter: How Bailey Smith has sparked Geelong

He can swear like a trooper and speak as softly as an angel. Bailey Smith is proving a popular addition to the Cats as he makes a fresh start.

  • Peter Ryan

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