AFL 2025

Four Points
Sydney Swans

Hawthorn’s impressive start gives Allen food for thought; Old Pies slow off mark

It’s unlikely, but not outrageous, to think Oscar Allen might depart West Coast at season’s end. If he is seeking a new home, the Hawks would be a good fit, Collingwood, meanwhile, are already waiting for the weather to cool and opposition legs to tire.

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Michael Gleeson

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Craig McRae and Adam Kingsley shake hands after the Giants’ beat the Magpies at Engie stadium.

GWS Giants

McRae, Kingsley talk down bench clash; Magpies pay for missed goals as Giants win

The Giants have steamrolled Collingwood in the opening round match at Engie stadium.

March 9, 2025
Angus Delaney

Nick Daicos battled cramps as Collingwood failed to impress at Engie.

Collingwood Magpies

Giants put the clamps and cramps on Daicos and slow Pies

The Giants had the quicker legs against a team that - with Nick Daicos subdued - shuffled around like Joe Biden.

March 9, 2025
Jake Niall

Centurion Jake Lehmann and Ben Manenti guided SA home against Victoria.

Australian cricket

Why SA premier is pushing for AFL backdown on Shield final

The push for the Sheffield Shield final to be played at the Adelaide Oval will require a compromise from both the AFL and cricket authorities, but it has the backing of the highest office in the state.

March 9, 2025
Daniel Brettig

Scott Camporeale played in the 1995 premiership for Carlton. Thirty 30 years later, his son Lucas is poised to make his debut for the club in round one.

Carlton Blues

Premiership Blue’s son to make debut, but Curnow will miss Tigers’ clash

Blues coach Michael Voss says Charlie Curnow is training well but will be held back from round one. But there is one inclusion that is bound to get true-blue Carlton fans excited.