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As it happened: Rampaging Pies put early heat on Hinkley’s final season in charge; Dogs hold off gallant Roos

Experts have questioned Port Adelaide’s succession plan involving Ken Hinkley and Josh Carr after the Power surrendered without a whimper against Collingwood at the MCG.

  • Danny Russell and Scott Spits

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Sam Wicks at the full-time siren.

They did the hard work, but sloppy Swans beat themselves in grand final rematch

In the critical moments on Saturday, when the game was there to be won, the Brisbane Lions were just so much cleaner - and the Swans were left to rue their profligacy.

  • Vince Rugari
Levi Ashcroft is primed for a round-one debut.

AFL expert tips and teams: Clubs roll out the young guns in round one

Here are all the teams and expert tips for round one.

Isaac Heeney took on increased responsibility against Hawthorn

What we learnt from Dean Cox’s first game in charge of the Swans

The new coach got off to a tough start against Hawthorn with a 20-point defeat at the SCG, but what can it tell us about the year ahead?

  • Jonathan Drennan
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
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
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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
Chad Warner ahead of a new season for the Sydney Swans

Don’t look back in anger: Swans desperate for fresh start after grand final shocker

Sydney’s first game of the season against Hawthorn is the perfect place to move on from last year’s disastrous grand final loss to Brisbane.

  • Jonathan Drennan

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