Draft
‘I want to be an entertainer’: The Essendon-bound excitement machine with the mid-air spin move
Essendon’s Next Generation Academy prospect Isaac Kako is the reason they traded their top-10 selection to the Demons. The talent-rich forward is sure to quickly win over fans.
- by Marc McGowan
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The highlights that show why Essendon is so excited by Isaac Kako
The young small forward from Melbourne's northern suburbs has Bombers fans salivating. Source: AFL.com.au
AFL trades day four as it happened: Important Tiger commits until 2032; Key AFLW round details revealed
Richmond are heavily involved in key trade talks with Shai Bolton and Liam Baker in the spotlight, but one key position player has signed on. Here’s how day four of the AFL’s trade period played out.
- by Scott Spits and Hannah Kennelly
AFL trade period day three as it happened: Cats put pens to paper; Free agency compensation explained
There were no trades on day three of the AFL trade period, but Geelong re-signed defenders Jake Kolodjashnij, Lawson Humphries and Jed Bews, Carlton announced its next CEO and Collingwood president Jeff Browne confirmed his departure plans.
- by Scott Spits
AFL trades day two as it happened: Tigers’ Graham compensation revealed; Worsfold back at Eagles
The second day of the AFL’s silly season was relatively quiet but there is plenty bubbling away behind the scenes. Here’s how it played out.
- by Scott Spits
Analysis
AFL 2024
A hefty price: Why the Pies’ pursuit of Houston is risky business
Collingwood are ahead of Carlton in the tender for the services of Dan Houston, but to be “in the box seat” for Houston also means boxing yourself into a deal that carries significant risks for the Magpies.
- by Jake Niall
‘Pretty tight at the top’: Inside the auditions for Richmond’s No.1 draft pick
The Tigers are on the verge of a new era as they farewell premierships stars and prepare to welcome a batch of young guns. But is there a clear No.1 choice?
- by Marc McGowan
Analysis
For subscribers
The next Dusty, ‘Rubber Man’, and a match-winner with Iraqi heritage: The stars of a wide-open AFL draft
Five young guns have a case to have their names called out first on draft night, although the rebuilding Richmond appear to be zeroing in on two in particular.
- by Marc McGowan
Explainer
Trading and drafting
Free agents, pick swaps, salary dumps: What does AFL trade jargon mean?
What do you call a free agent who isn’t actually free? What is a salary dump? And will pick purchasing become a feature in the AFL?
- by Peter Ryan and Jon Pierik
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AFL 2024
Oliver meets with Geelong after Demons explore trade options again
Clayton Oliver’s feeling that his club Melbourne has dangled him as trade bait twice in 12 months led to the four time best and fairest winner met with Geelong on Tuesday.
- by Sam McClure
Money Talks
AFL 2024
Money Talks: When will the bid come for Lions’ father-son Levi Ashcroft?
Brisbane Lions father-son prospect Levi Ashcroft could become the second player to attract a bid at pick one of the national draft in November as clubs start to drill down on the draft pool.
- by Peter Ryan
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