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West Coast skipper Oscar Allen.

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.

  • Michael Gleeson

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Damien Hardwick made his thoughts clear on the Fox Footy presentation for the AFL season’s opening night.

‘Sorry couldn’t see the highlight’: Coach’s swipe at host broadcaster during Fox Footy, Seven head-to-head battle

The eagerly awaited TV footy wars between Seven and News Corp kicked off with a bang on the season’s opening night.

  • Scott Spits and Jon Pierik
Hawthorn’s Will Day looms as a huge difference maker in season 2025.

The difference this Day makes: How the Hawks have taken the next step

While Barrass and Battle should improve the Hawks’ backline, the more crucial inclusion to the team that went on an intoxicating charge last year was already on the books.

  • Jake Niall
Will Hayward of the Swans and James Sicily of the Hawks compete for the ball.

‘I hope it’s not a syndesmosis’: Mitchell praises Hawks mids, hopes Worpel won’t be out long

James Sicily and Will Day fired as the Hawks beat the Swans at the SCG to open the AFL season.

  • Roy Ward
ack Ginnivan of the Hawks competes with Isaac Heeney and Lewis Melican of the Swans during the AFL Opening Round match between Sydney Swans and Hawthorn Hawks

Swans’ grand final wounds reopened in opening round defeat to Hawthorn

The Swans were unable to deal with Hawthorn’s famed ‘Hokball’ in a 20-point loss in trying conditions at the SCG for the season opener.

  • Jonathan Drennan
The Hawks and Swans will begin the roller-coaster ride that is the AFL season on Friday.

Be brave: How the brash Hawks can fly again in 2025

Bob Murphy is back with The Age. He writes that some fears (like fear of AFLM) are learnt, and so can be unlearnt.

  • Bob Murphy
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The tall and short of it (from left): Soccer star Lionel Messi, Collingwood’s Mason Cox, Hawthorn’s Nick Watson, and Hollywood star Tom Cruise.

Hawthorn’s ‘wizard’ is the same height as Lionel Messi and Tom Cruise. How does he dominate?

Nick Watson became the shortest ever player to be picked in the first five picks of a national draft. By the end of his first season, the Wizard had taken the game by storm. His height is either an advantage or irrelevant. We ask why?

  • Peter Ryan
Nick Daicos.

AFL expert tips and teams for opening round

All the teams for the opening matches of 2025 and how the experts tip the round.

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon with club president Andrew Bassat.

Saints must ‘get off welfare’ – but say they aren’t completely to blame

St Kilda president Andrew Bassat concedes his club has “done some things poorly in the past” but insists it is at a disadvantage because it is not given marquee games or allowed to play more matches at the MCG.

  • Jon Pierik and Sam McClure
Opting out: St Kilda great Nicky Winmar will not be a co-lead plaintiff in a racism concussion action.

‘Cease and desist’: Confusion reigns over Winmar’s role in AFL racism claim

A racism class action against the AFL has had a major development, with a prominent former player declaring he does not want to be a figurehead. Meanwhile, Hawks coach Sam Mitchell and Swans counterpart Dean Cox have spoken ahead of the new season-opener.

  • Jon Pierik, Angus Delaney and Vince Rugari

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