Why Harley is ready for his moment in history
For the first time in his career – junior or senior – Harley Reid will step onto footy’s biggest stage on Sunday – the MCG. And, as MARK DUFFIELD finds out, he was made for these moments.
AFL
Cats complete again as Hawks hit a wall down the highway
Like many clubs before them, Hawthorn headed down the highway and drove straight into a wall, writes JOSH BARNES. But this was a game that told us more about Chris Scott’s Cats.
AFL Live: Giant comeback could save GWS’ season
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‘Grow the f*** up’: AFL coach goes nuclear
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick did not hold back as he delivered a timely reality check for his own side on Saturday.
Lions champion says Fagan has weathered the storm with no ‘bull****’
Jonathan Brown says Chris Fagan has survived the rockiest point of his coaching tenure with Brisbane, as the Lions champion prepares to coach a team of his own, the Hampden League’s Under-23.
‘We’re second’: Lions coming with a big rush
The Brisbane Lions are stirring after a slow start to the season and now coach Chris Fagan has delivered a message to the rest of the competition.
Country roads keep Charlie home: Cameron, Berry re-sign with Lions
Brisbane has recorded a double signing coup, with Charlie Cameron and Jarrod Berry both extending their contracts. CALLUM DICK has the details.
‘Pretty easy’: Lions score another big contract win
Yet another potential free agent is off the table after Brisbane convinced an important midfielder to stay long term.
Gold Coast
‘We’ve got to grow the f— up’: Dimma unleashes on Suns
The Suns almost pinched it late, but North Melbourne – led by young stars Colby McKercher and Harry Sheezel – held on. And coach Damien Hardwick has had enough, delivering an all-time post-match statement.
Suns set for stint without skipper after vertebrae fracture
Understudy Ned Moyle will once again take the reins at the Suns after co-captain Jarrod Witts fractured a vertebrae on the weekend. CALLUM DICK has the details.
‘It’s done’: AFL great drops trade bombshell
Dustin Martin’s AFL future has been at the centre of constant speculation, now a great of the game has delivered bombshell news.
‘Always looking’: Suns coach fuels Dusty rumour
As the rumour mill goes into overdrive over Dustin Martin’s future, his former coach has left the door open for a reunion.
‘Goal assist of the year’ stuns AFL world
A North Melbourne star has left jaws on the floor after he wound back the clock and delivered a highlight moment for the ages.
‘We’ve got to grow the f— up’: Dimma unleashes on Suns
The Suns almost pinched it late, but North Melbourne – led by young stars Colby McKercher and Harry Sheezel – held on. And coach Damien Hardwick has had enough, delivering an all-time post-match statement.
Did true Port show itself in Bulldogs demolition?
Two weeks ago against Brisbane, Port Adelaide fans booed their team and coach off the ground. On Saturday, a seemingly completely different Power side made sure it didn’t happen again.
How a country kid went from Koorda royalty to the big smoke
As Justin Longmuir prepares for his 100th game as Dockers’ coach, ELIZA REILLY revisits the path that got the small town country boy to the big smoke of AFL coaching.
Early Tackle: This Dog ain’t worth $1m a season
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Green denies Giants ‘reek of arrogance’ in fight out of slump
It’s been said the Giants ‘reek of arrogance’ in their recent lean run, but star mid Tom Green has no doubt the team’s confidence can guide them out of a slump which has derailed their season.
‘Excited’ Scott sings Caddy’s praises
Essendon coach Brad Scott says the breakout performance of a top-10 pick has given the Bombers “the best problem to have”.
Rumours swirl over leaked Buddy footage
The rumour mill has been running wild after Lance Franklin was spotted in leaked footage and the footballer has now come clean.
The hoodoo rivalry: Isaac Smith’s top five Hawks-Cats clashes
Isaac Smith reckons Geelong and Hawthorn have the best rivalry in the game, and he would know. He’s named the five best clashes between the two sides over the last 13 seasons.
AFL Live: Giant comeback could save GWS’ season
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The three SuperCoach takeaways from Merrett’s masterclass
Essendon will finish the round inside the top four after captain Zach Merrett willed his side over the line against reigning premier Collingwood. Relive the action and see our takeaways here.
Trades revealed: Experts target huge SuperCoach PODs
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SuperCoach formguide: Clarko’s Fisher call, vital rookie intel
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Moneyball: New Blues hero locked in until 2026
One of the heroes in Carlton’s emergence as a genuine premiership contender has been rewarded with a contract extension. Plus, all the latest trade whispers in Moneyball.
Relationship status: How Clarry, Dees are really doing off the field
Clayton Oliver is in a serious form slump on the field and his contract to 2030 has been criticised as one of the worst in football. But will either affect his future at Melbourne? Here’s the latest.
Hawk talk: Veteran trio’s future made clear, latest on Irishman
See the latest on the futures of Jack Gunston, Luke Breust and Sam Frost as the Hawks close in on re-signing an Irishman on a long-term deal.
The empty promise behind Lobb’s likely trade request
Before Rory Lobb was traded to the Bulldogs at the end of 2022, coach Luke Beveridge was the one to make the personal sales pitch – and it’s now the catalyst behind his likely next move.
AFLW set for illicit drugs policy overhaul
AFLW players will be brought in line with their male counterparts as part of an overhaul of the drug policy. SAM LANDSBERGER has the details.
Bid to revive hybrid format hits hurdle
The AFL and women’s players are eager to revive International Rules, but a major obstacle stands in the way of a Gather Round fixture.
Big changes to AFLW draft
With the average AFLW wage set to hit a record high in 2025, the competition has fallen in line with the AFL.
AFLW’s landmark move to shake up draft process
AFLW players will enter an open draft in a landmark move for the football’s elite women’s competition, leaving the country’s best young players open to head anywhere in Australia.
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‘Goal assist of the year’ stuns AFL world
A North Melbourne star has left jaws on the floor after he wound back the clock and delivered a highlight moment for the ages.
‘We’ve got to grow the f— up’: Dimma unleashes on Suns
The Suns almost pinched it late, but North Melbourne – led by young stars Colby McKercher and Harry Sheezel – held on. And coach Damien Hardwick has had enough, delivering an all-time post-match statement.
Did true Port show itself in Bulldogs demolition?
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How a country kid went from Koorda royalty to the big smoke
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Naughton concussed from innocuous elbow
AFL: Bulldogs star Aaron Naughton has come off the field following an innocuous elbow from Port’s Brandon Zerk-Thatcher, resulting in a concussion….
How Justin Longmuir took footy of Koorda to the top job of AFL coaching
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Early Tackle: This Dog ain’t worth $1m a season
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Green denies Giants ‘reek of arrogance’ in fight out of slump
It’s been said the Giants ‘reek of arrogance’ in their recent lean run, but star mid Tom Green has no doubt the team’s confidence can guide them out of a slump which has derailed their season.
Bombers blitz Pies to boost top 4 hopes
AFL: The Bombers have taken a huge step forward towards landing a top 4 spot with a narrow win against the Pies at the MCG.
Scott thrilled with Bombers blockbuster win
AFL: Bombers coach Brad Scott speaks on their round 17 victory against Collingwood at the MCG.
Craig McRae speaks on failed gameplan
AFL: Collingwood coach Craig McRae speaks to the media after their round 17 loss to the Bombers at the MCG.
‘Excited’ Scott sings Caddy’s praises
Essendon coach Brad Scott says the breakout performance of a top-10 pick has given the Bombers “the best problem to have”.
Rumours swirl over leaked Buddy footage
The rumour mill has been running wild after Lance Franklin was spotted in leaked footage and the footballer has now come clean.
Pies face fresh tall crisis after loss
Collingwood coach Craig McRae has weighed in on how a horror double-injury blow for his talls could affect Daniel McStay’s return.
The hoodoo rivalry: Isaac Smith’s top five Hawks-Cats clashes
Isaac Smith reckons Geelong and Hawthorn have the best rivalry in the game, and he would know. He’s named the five best clashes between the two sides over the last 13 seasons.
Staying or going? Latest intel on every out-of-contract Crow
Taylor Walker, Brodie Smith, Lachie Sholl, Sam Berry and Elliott Himmelberg are among 12 Crows players without deals for 2025. Who will still be at West Lakes next year? Here’s the latest.
Bombers make statement at the ‘G
Essendon’s defence looked all at sea as Jack Crisp ran riot for three consecutive first-term goals at the MCG – but the Bombers steadied and then broke away to silence the doubters.
Are the Magpies ‘lacking that hunger’?
AFL: The Fox Footy panel discuss the Collingwood Magpies’ loss to the Essendon Bombers at the MCG.
‘Stop Daicos’: Bombers expose Collingwood
One key Collingwood name was front of mind as Essendon finally silenced some critics with a key victory over the AFL premiers.
The three SuperCoach takeaways from Merrett’s masterclass
Essendon will finish the round inside the top four after captain Zach Merrett willed his side over the line against reigning premier Collingwood. Relive the action and see our takeaways here.
It’s official: Dons the real deal as Scott finds his perfect mix
Before the round, Essendon had not beaten a team currently in the top eight. But that all changed on Friday night, as Brad Scott orchestrated a Bombers statement win over Collingwood.
Bulldogs superstar closer to rival switch
Superstar Bailey Smith, who is off contract at season’s end, is inching closer to a switch to an AFL powerhouse.
Crisp’s early charge sets MCG ALIGHT!
AFL: Collingwood’s Jack Crisp set the MCG alight with an early quick-fire hat-trick of goals against the Essendon Bombers at the MCG.
Dons, Pies, in prime time race as league locks in floating fixture
Essendon and Collingwood will joust for another Friday prime-time clash in round 24 as the league looks to lock in its floating fixture in coming weeks.
Blues coach unfazed by brutal selection cull
An in-form Carlton pair was axed after a big win but their coach says he would be happy to make the same calls for the rest of the season.
Giants to unleash another speedster in crunch clash
The Giants have been forced into another late change against Carlton – but it’s opened the door for the incredibly athletic bolter from last year’s draft to make his debut.
Players’ text bombshell rocks West Coast
Three West Coast players sent text messages saying they want the coach gone and Adam Simpson has revealed what he’ll do about it.
Robbo: Truth, lies and the reality for Dusty and Tommy
Dustin Martin and Tom Hawkins have enjoyed unrivalled careers – for different reasons. Now, both are facing similar questions. MARK ROBINSON looks at what’s true, what isn’t and what could be next.
Another key Swan off the table as Logan McDonald re-signs
The Swans have pulled off an unlikely royal flush after key forward Logan McDonald became the fifth young star to re-sign this year on a four year deal.
‘I’ve still got them’: Simpson fires back at ‘grubby’ paper claim
Under fire Eagles coach Adam Simpson has been forced to defend his position, after a report was published saying he had lost the playing group. Is there any truth to it?
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