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The stars of the 2025 draft.

From Gold Coast’s golden academy, to the club that didn’t pick at all: Analysing every club’s 2025 draft

All up, 60 footballers found an AFL home in the most compromised national draft in history. We look at each club’s haul and hear from recruiting and list managers to explain their strategies.

  • Marc McGowan

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Zoe Prowse of the Crows and Ella Friend of the Saints compete for the ball.

AFLW: Lions topple Demons; season over for Saints as Crows advance

The Lions have toppled the Demons in a qualifying final, while the Crows have ended the Saints’ season at Norwood Oval.

  • Hannah Kennelly and Jon Pierik
A fan note given to AFLW player Hannah Priest.

The handwritten note that changed Saints captain’s finals mindset

The Saints had secured a spot in the eight but were thrashed by the Bulldogs in the final home-and-away round. As they trudged off, a sign caught Hannah Priest’s eye.

  • Hannah Kennelly
Mason Cox and Cameron Guthrie have been delisted by their clubs, while Callum Ah Chee is seeking to move to Adelaide in the pre-season draft.

All the ins and outs, and how each AFL club plans to top up its playing list for 2026

Take a look at who your club has picked up, who it has let go, and find out how many spots they have left to fill ahead of this month’s national draft.

  • Marc McGowan
Jordyn Allen of the Magpies and Dakota Davidson of the Lions clash after the final siren.

Finals fixture revealed as Crows claim spot at expense of Dockers, Saints stumble and Lions dodge Roos

Welcome to our weekly AFLW blog for round 12. Throughout the season, follow along for updates from every game, as well as news and analysis across the round.

  • Hannah Kennelly
Mitch Brown with St Kilda’s Hannah Priest and Carlton’s Abbie McKay during Pride Round.

‘I wouldn’t have come out if it wasn’t for W’: Carlton players reflect on Mitch Brown’s heartfelt speech

During his speech, Brown credited the AFLW clubs and queer community for “paving the way” and helping him feel comfortable to publicly share his story.

  • Hannah Kennelly
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Hawks vs Dons is compulsory viewing. The other AFL match-ups you can’t afford to miss next season

Hawthorn versus Essendon in a round one showdown can’t be missed. But as AFL chiefs work through next year’s home-and-away fixture, what are the other games which deserve top billing?

  • Jon Pierik
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AFLW: Tiger’s gutsy mark caps hard-earned win; Dons’ losing streak extends to seven

Welcome to our weekly AFLW blog for round 10. Throughout the season, follow along for updates from every game, as well as news and analysis across the round.

  • Hannah Kennelly and AAP
The Saints pulled out of their deal for athletic Giants defender Leek Aleer.

The Saints’ treatment of Leek Aleer is despicable, and it could come back to bite them

St Kilda’s fishing expedition has hit a snag as they shockingly withdrew their interest in the Giants defender. We wait with bated breath to see if it pays off or backfires.

  • Marc McGowan
Fresh start: Clayton Oliver’s new football home could be north of the border.

Clayton Oliver steps towards the Giants; Blues, Swans at a stalemate over Charlie Curnow

The Giants are the clear frontrunners ahead of Collingwood, in part because of Oliver’s initial interest in a move north – away from Victoria.

  • Sam McClure, Jake Niall, Jon Pierik and Peter Ryan

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