Rookie Draft: Every pick as call for change grows
The AFL Draft is now complete, with nine new faces realising their dream in the pre-season and rookie drafts on Friday – but surely it’s time to change the name, writes CHRIS CAVANAGH.
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How new Crows coaching director will approach under-fire Nicks
The Crows’ first ever coaching director has revealed how he will go about the role and his initial thoughts on Matthew Nicks. Plus all the news from Adelaide’s return to pre-season training.
New Cats hit the track for the first time — but where was Smith?
Bailey Smith wasn’t expected to be back at Geelong training, but said on social media that it was “day one”. However, he wasn’t out there on the track. See all the pics here.
Track watch: Stringer signals Giant intent, Cats return minus Smith
Jake Stringer was among a host of senior Giants to make an early return to pre-season, but the same can’t be said for Bailey Smith at his new club Geelong. Get the latest pre-season notes here.
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Future captain? Horne-Francis keen to join Power leaders
Jason Horne-Francis is enjoying his most consistent season with Port Adelaide yet. He touches on his leadership ambitions and the Power’s midfield group.
Hawkins closes in on return as Cats give De Koning update
Tom Hawkins’ return from injury is drawing closer, while the news is better than first thought for important defender Sam De Koning. See Geelong’s full injury list.
Download your souvenir Dusty poster
Celebrate Dustin Martin’s stunning 15-year career and download your souvenir poster here.
Cats flag greats’ high praise for champion Hawkins
Three Geelong premiership greats have recognised Tom Hawkins’ enormous contribution to the club on and off the field.
Wildcard weekend a chance for 2025 as AFL boss chimes in
A big change to the AFL fixture could be on the way shortly. See how a wildcard round going forward could work, plus HAVE YOUR SAY.
‘Thrilling end’: AFL sets last day blockbusters
The AFL top eight could be decided in the final match of the season after the league confirmed what the last round would look like.
Tigers great calls for ‘larger than life’ Dusty to be enshrined at MCG
Dustin Martin will leave an enduring legacy on the AFL, and one Tigers great is calling for the champion to be front and centre at the home of footy forever, striking his trademark ‘Don’t Argue’.
Startling stat against Swans’ premiership success
There’s more than 100 years of evidence to suggest Sydney can’t win the AFL premiership in 2024, but that means nothing to coach John Longmire.
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