Port veteran set for return, star to miss as ruck call revealed
Port Adelaide will make at least two changes for their clash with Carlton. Plus Ken Hinkley reveals the plan of attack in the ruck this week.
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Tredrea podcast slammed over ‘antisemitic conspiracy theories’
The Jewish Council’s criticism comes after the AFL legend and Power board member made national headlines over a bizarre court appearance.
Mac Andrew critics must have short memories, declares star Sun
Gold Coast Suns defender Sam Collins has gone in to bat for Mac Andrew after the star defender was criticised for his errors during the Suns’ defeat to the Giants on Sunday.
Darcy or JHF? Mills or Bont? Final word on top SuperCoach trades
Who should be the No.1 trade target in SuperCoach this week – and who needs to go? Experts give their verdict on the most traded players for round 16.
Scott not worried despite ‘disaster’ against Lions
Chris Scott called Friday night’s loss ‘a disaster’ – but isn’t worried about the Cats in the long-term as his side was dismantled by a hungry Lions side.
Trade latest: Premiership Pie set to park talks as rivals circle
Collingwood wants to keep its brigade of over-30s — including Brody Mihocek. But as the market for forwards heats up, rivals are eyeing the spearhead with his contract talks on hold.
‘High bar’: Grand final hero’s struggle
Having reached stellar heights last season, Brisbane Lions forward Kai Lohmann is yet to hit similar form in the club’s 2025 campaign.
‘Reliable’ Lion backed to fill void
Jack Payne’s misfortune has opened the door for a long-time Lion to regain a spot in Brisbane’s defence.
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Suns captain reacts to reports of Rowell’s re-signing
Suns AFL captain Noah Anderson has reacted to reports teammate Matt Rowell is on the cusp of re-signing with the Queensland club.
AFL coach flips bird, thrown under the bus
The AFL 360 panel was left in stitches after coaches’ box vision of Damien Hardwick flipping the bird threw him under the bus
AFL star brutally taken out, debate erupts
A GWS Giants star has been crunched in a brutal collision that left him concussed and sparked debate about the bump in the AFL.
Package arrives: Giants’ mighty comeback sinks Suns
Four minutes in the first term nearly sunk the Giants’ season, but four minutes in the final quarter – highlighted by Jake Stringer’s arrival as a Giant – proved a win for the ages.
Ugle-Hagan ‘a long way off’ despite return
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge says Jamarra Ugle-Hagan is facing an extended wait before he makes his long-awaited return to football.
Better than Chad, Errol: AFLW star who cracked top 50 golf list
Gold Coast’s Tara Harrington was the only AFLW player and first-year player to make Code Sports’ Top 50 golfers in footy. But the dual-sport athlete’s new gig is well and truly her passion.
‘We’ll be active’: No Pickett, no Warner… so what’s next for Freo?
If Fremantle had enough money to chase Chad Warner and Kysaiah Pickett, then you have to wonder what they’re up to now. We look at the potential trade targets and big list decisions that face Fremantle.
Voss to face heat as pressure rises on struggling Blues
The blowtorch is heating up on Carlton and Michael Voss. What will he say about Thursday night’s must-win game against Port Adelaide?
‘No black and white’ answer to star’s setback
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge is optimistic an injured midfielder can have an impact beyond his luckless 2025.
‘Superstar!’: Footy ace stuns on golf course
AFL stars Ollie Hollands and Jaxon Prior are used to playing in front of 80,000 screaming fans at the MCG, but only a handful of people were there to witness a stunning golf feat.
A boring fantasyland: Key errors that caused Carlton’s downfall
Fingers are being pointed at Ikon Park right before Graham Wright takes over and there’s one section in particular at the Blues that deserves the biggest slice of the blame pie.
Stinges and sooks: AFL stars dob in their worst golfing teammates
The AFL’s Top 50 golfers has been revealed by Code Sports – but who is the worst at every club? Stars from your club reveal who exactly they can’t stand playing with.
Watch: What happened when two AFL golf guns took on Jon Ralph
In the inaugural Code Sports Classic, footy’s best golfers joined Jon Ralph on the course for lots of ‘hacking’, a ‘can I go home’ dummy spit, an eagle and a sudden-death playoff. WATCH THE FULL VIDEO HERE.
SuperCoach position changes: 11 players on the cusp of DPP
The final round of SuperCoach position changes will take effect after round 17. See who’s on track to gain DPP and search every player’s time in position numbers.
Trade guide: Grab these SuperCoach guns before prices boom
Save your team for round 16 and power up for the run home with a bargain-priced premium. But who is on top of the shopping list? Top targets plus this week’s best rookies.
SuperCoach stats: Big role changes for Rozee, Swans, Shai
Is the Connor Rozee half-back experiment over? Plus big magnet moves at Sydney, Fremantle and Carlton. See the SuperCoach impact here and search CBAs, kick-ins for every player.
Buy, Hold, Sell: New SuperCoach villain, can we trade Neale?
Some huge SuperCoach scores are in the bag, but the trickiest bye round of the year is here. And it could require some radical moves. Full round wrap plus trade tips.
Footy’s next big trade fish emerges with Rowell off the table
One of footy’s most heartwarming stories looks set to be rewarded for some stellar form, as the footy world ponders the next big fish to chase now that Matt Rowell appears off the table.
Trade intel: $1.8m for Harley? Worpel, Starcevich latest
Whichever Victorian club wins the Harley Reid sweepstakes is going to have to pay a lot — in salary and trade — to drag him out of West Coast. And, that has some reconsidering.
The unfathomable risk attached to Dees’ $12 million Kozzie coup
Forget the million dollar row at Carlton – Melbourne will have the riskiest list profile in football, writes Jon Ralph. Was offering the AFL’s richest deal to Kysaiah Pickett the right call?
Carr weighs in as Bergman decision drags on
Senior-coach-in-waiting Josh Carr has had his say on Miles Bergman’s future as the Port Adelaide star makes the club sweat on whether he will sign a new deal.
Cats’ tall order: Inside pre-season camp, new names turning heads
Geelong’s AFLW players hit the road for pre-season camp, with several new faces already making a strong impression on their new teammates. Plus, could a second-year Cat explode in 2025?
AFLW star has gender-affirming surgery
Non-binary Hawthorn star Tilly Lucas-Rodd has spoken about undergoing gender-affirming top surgery during the AFLW off-season.
Ultimate guide: Top 35 AFLW draft chances at National Champs
The next generation of talent will take centre stage when the U18 Girls AFLW National Championships kicks off on Sunday. Here are the best 35 draft-eligible players to watch.
‘Ticking every box’: Cat backs injured gun to push for round 1
Geelong star Chloe Scheer missed the 2024 AFLW season through injury, and while off-season surgery has seen her start pre-season in the rehab group, a teammate has backed her in to push for an early season return.
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Who will Blues target in trade period?
AFL: The Midweek Tackle panel breakdown a potential Blues list refresh and discuss who’s likely to stay at the club and who Carlton will look…
Footy TV wrap: Boss after Ross circled, $40k fine warning to clubs
Ross Lyon’s successor at St Kilda has been earmarked, while Will Day sees ‘light at the end of the tunnel’. Plus the $40,000 warning sent to AFL clubs. The full TV wrap here.
The 12-year veteran who typifies everything great about Williamstown
Senior coach Justin Plapp says Jake Greiser has “given his guts’” to Williamstown. He’s unheralded, but the powerful defender is never to be underestimated — and he’s still going strong after more than a decade.
Embattled Blues threaten membership of 82-yr-old grandpa
A shattered elderly Carlton member has accused the club’s board of deploying oppressive tactics to silence critics after it threatened to cancel his membership because of an “aggressive” line of questioning at the club’s AGM.
Ollie Hollands goes from hitting the buggy to eagle
Ollie Hollands went from zero to hero after hitting his buggy and then recording an eagle on the very next hole of the Code Classic.
The Code Sports Classic | Searching for footy’s best golfer
Who is footy’s best golfer? Carlton’s Ollie Hollands and Essendon’s Jaxon Prior stepped up to take on the challenge of the Code Sports Classic,…
Why greats are boycotting AFLW celebration
Drama has emerged ahead of North’s centenary, with some of the club’s legends boycotting the event due to an AFLW celebration.
Butters reveals what will decide his future at Port Adelaide
Zak Butters hasn’t put a timeline on his looming contract call, but the Port Adelaide superstar says only one factor will decide whether he remains at the Power beyond 2026.
Drama ahead of Roos’ 100-year night
AFl: The Midweek tackle panel dissect the evolving dilemma that faces North Melbourne ahead of their centenary celebration as 1975 premiership…
Fans say same thing as beloved show axed
Fans have been left distraught after a beloved sports-program bid farewell to Australian TV screens after 29-years.
GWS take us BTS in comeback win
AFL: Adam Kingsley like you’ve never seen him before, as GWS take us behind the scenes of their comeback win over the Suns in Round 15 with a…
AFL buys Waverley Park from Hawthorn
Hawthorn and the AFL have agreed to terms on a deal that will see the league own Waverley Park — and the Hawks will be well compensated. See the details here.
Swans sharpening up on and off the field
AFL: Swans superstar Chad Warner has revealed that standards around the club have improved both on and off the field as they try to save their…
Butters speaks on trade request rumours
AFL: Zac Butters has emerged as one of the biggest stars in the AFL which has seen clubs allegedly try to poach the midfielder away from Port…
Refresh, not rebuild: One path Blues won’t take out of list fiasco
The Blues are aware of the limitations of a list that is top-heavy with underperforming stars, so how do they get out of the hole? All roads of salvation lead right to the next two AFL Drafts.
Suns ask Fox Footy to pay fine for Dimma’s middle-finger salute
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick has been fined after he gave a middle-finger salute following an umpiring decision, but the club want Fox Footy to foot the bill.
‘Unfair and discriminatory’: SA fans set to lose Ch7 footy access
Thousands of regional supporters are set to lose access to Channel 7 and free-to-air football on TV, with some unable to watch AFL at all. Now, fans are pleading for the league to step in.
Last time this happened, AFL got Rankine and Rozee
A group of young South Australians are on the verge of making history just like some of the biggest names of this generation did, writes Andrew Capel.
Hawks sell iconic venue back to AFL
Hawthorn bought Waverley Park for $1 but has sold it to the AFL for plenty more, with the league set to use the iconic venue again.
Who is No.1? The AFL’s top 50 golfers revealed
AFL footballers spend a lot of time on the golf course. But who can actually play? Could anyone match it with the pros? We’ve got the definitive list by handicap – and the top 10 will surprise you.
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Hawks? Dockers? Crows? The unlucky side tipped to miss finals
The finals race is essentially down to nine teams — so who is the unlucky one to miss out? We predict every game of every round to find out.
What’s next for Roos young gun – and his draft class
North Melbourne’s list is ready to take off. But where exactly does Finn O’Sullivan’s future lie? The Rising Star opens up on his debut season and names the other young Roos to watch.
The Code Sports Classic… COMING SOON
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Buddy’s brutal truth about Voss ‘change’
AFL: AFL legend Lance ‘Buddy’ Franklin has called for Carlton to make the coaching change as pressure mounts on Michael Voss.
‘This is straight out regression’
AFL: Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon discuss whether Michael Voss is the man to turn things around at Carlton, after another disastrous loss over…
Dimma’s bird flip, the lost GF tape and what you missed on TV
Damien Hardwick has been stitched up for his mid-game reaction against the Giants, while John Longmire has shocked IT departments. See what you missed on Monday’s AFL TV shows.
Buddy Franklin calls for coach’s axing ‘ASAP’
An AFL great has called for urgent change at Carlton after captain Patrick Cripps leapt to the defence of coach Michael Voss and made a plea to frustrated fans.
Explain that! Dimma’s hilarious reaction
AFL: Damien Hardwick was asked about his reaction from the coaches box in a hilarious moment when discusses his side’s clash against the Giants…
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