AFL 2025
Carlton prepare for McKay’s Gather Round return; Brad Scott’s grim warning on future of coaching
Carlton could welcome back Coleman medallist Harry McKay this round. Meanwhile, Ken Hinkley has spoken about his side’s rivalry with the Hawks and Brad Scott has a dire coaching warning.
- Andrew Wu and Roy Ward
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Umpires hit out at AFL, claiming Scotch College facilities not up to scratch
Tensions have been building for years within umpiring ranks over the league’s refusal to offer them a permanent training base. They’ve even had to train at local soccer grounds underneath the West Gate Bridge.
- Sam McClure
Goodbye Sydney, next stop… Tasmania? I got to ask John Longmire the question we’re all thinking
Will one of the greatest brains in Australian rules football really step away from coaching for good?
- Vince Rugari
Famous brother and freakish ruckman: The early contenders to go No.1
The pecking order for this year’s AFL draft is starting to emerge.
- Peter Ryan
- Analysis
- Melbourne Demons
All love but no wins: Is Simon Goodwin’s time running out at Melbourne?
For all the pre-season chat about the players showing “love” for each other after a tumultuous 2024, it’s becoming increasingly clear that the more appropriate question may be whether it’s time for the Demons to consider a split.
- Jon Pierik
- AFL Briefing
- Australian cricket
Injury blow for Hawks, key midfielder out for months; Marsh leaves AFLPA for second innings at cricket union
Will Day is facing up to four months on the sidelines after suffering a stress fracture in his foot, while AFL Players Association chief Paul Marsh has resigned to return to his old job.
- Andrew Wu
- Opinion
- Opinion
Why the ‘personal issues’ label is doing some AFL players a disservice
A player who is suffering from poor mental health should be given the space to work through their issues, with all the support the AFL system can offer. But if a player’s behaviour is contributing to their issues, clubs should be able to call out that behaviour.
- Mathew Stokes
I paid an athlete $120 to send me a personalised video. You can, too
Thousands of celebrities are sending personalised videos to paying fans. But how exactly does it work?
- Gemma Grant
- Analysis
- Analysis
St Kilda’s appeal is growing, but Blues shouldn’t fret about losing De Koning
The Carlton ruckman is playing great football and is about to become a free agent. But the Blues need to keep his value in perspective.
- Peter Ryan
Magpies pair De Goey, Schultz to miss clash with Sydney because of injury
The forward duo have been ruled out of Friday night’s Gather Round match in Adelaide, while Dan Houston will also be absent after accepting his two-match suspension.
- Michael Gleeson
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