Aaron Cadman has arrived – and the rest of the competition is on notice. But what will the league think of Brisbane after another day of wasted opportunities and a shattering injury blow?
A mother-daughter duo came to the Gabba armed with a bizarre proposal for a Lions star, leading to a strong reaction from footy fans.
Rhyce Shaw calls himself a “footy sicko”. But there was a long period where he stopped loving the game which has shaped his family for decades. He opens up to Callum Dick.
Jack Martin slotted in seamlessly for Geelong on debut against his first old side, and it was an early meeting that set a seven-month plan towards another recruiting coup.
Genuine top four hopes don’t let chances to beat the top teams on their home decks slip away, but the Crows have made a habit of it in recent years. So what does that mean for Adelaide’s flag credentials?
Hawthorn has come from the clouds to defeat Adelaide in Launceston as late goals from Jai Newcombe and Connor Macdonald made the Crows pay for their wastefulness.
Michael Voss could be without both Harry McKay and Charlie Curnow, with the former struggling with his knee and the latter injuring his calf against the Eagles. Plus, more on Oscar Allen.
They got the four points, but that was about the only positive Michael Voss and the Blues were able to take out of their win over the Eagles, with yet another second-half fade out.
North Melbourne’s first year playing home games in Western Australia has come and gone, and Alastair Clarkson says while it may have cost them a win against the Dockers, it’s a necessary risk.
Football commentators are blowing up after a series of controversial incidents during Collingwood’s win over the Demons.
When Bailey Smith and Max Holmes are at their best together, there aren’t many who can keep up – but what Essendon fans saw at the MCG on Saturday was another crushing blow.
Carlton did what they needed to do against an injury-hit Essendon. But the performance wouldn’t have given their faithful much confidence 2025 will amount to anything special.
The Dockers tried hard to lose and North did everything they could to win. But there’s still some shining lights for the Dockers, even if they only thing they should be feeling is relief.
Fremantle chief executive Simon Garlick has fired a shot across the bow at Melbourne for its role in fuelling Luke Jackson trade speculation.
Fresh off his latest impressive performance on the field, Bailey Smith earned a jaw-dropping comment from one of his star teammates.
Geelong is undergoing a selection ‘juggling act’ which will see a Cats forward play his first game in the VFL in hoops. Plus, the wash up of Bazlenka’s fireside chat with AFL CEO.
While two players won’t be required to return for the Brisbane Lions via the reserves following lengthy lay-offs, Oscar McInerney will play in the club’s VFL team.
Port Adelaide has eased the pressure on under-fire coach Ken Hinkley, who remains adamant he will not be going anywhere before the 2025 season is officially done and dusted.
Talks are ramping up over a new deal for Nick Watson at Hawthorn and could be set for a huge boost thanks to the AFL’s marketing fund.
Nick Watson. Jack Ginnivan. Josh Rachele. Izak Rankine. Launceston has never seen Friday night entertainment like this. Fox Footy’s Garry Lyon dissects the battle of the human highlight reels.
Jason Horne-Francis was rested for much of the second half against Melbourne but he thinks it was “just a bit of a tweak”, while the MRO could have a look at two incidents.
Max Gawn and a star teammate have been involved in a heated confrontation with new video showing a second incident.
For North, it was the win they had to have. For the Eagles, it was the one that got away. But for the neutrals, it was an unmemorable day to kickstart North’s WA venture.
North Melbourne president Sonja Hood has revealed the club is yet to decide whether to revoke its Kane Cornes ban after holding talks with Channel 7 bosses.
The Power is right in the race for Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera’s signature, but Matt Turner writes convincing Miles Bergman to re-sign could be a higher priority – and Sunday’s win showed why.
Just three years ago, Joe Richards was playing country footy in Wangaratta, working as teacher’s aide. On Sunday, he plays game 21 at his second AFL club. The 25-year-old opens up on the ride.
Richmond coach Adem Yze has savaged his side’s woeful loss to Sydney in which the Tigers went almost two hours without kicking a goal. See full reaction here.
At the final break, a major Richmond boilover looked a certainty. But then Callan Ward, on crutches and in tears only an hour earlier, spoke to the group – and something special happened.
St Kilda’s Max King will go back in for scans after his troublesome right knee flared up at training this week. Jay Clark has the latest on the spearhead’s injury.
There’s some red flags surrounding a possible St Kilda move for Clayton Oliver, starting with his massive wage. But could the Demon take a pay cut for a fresh start?
The next seven weeks will define Dean Cox’s first year in charge of the Swans. And while finals are still a possibility, it might be even more important to set Sydney up for a 2026 flag charge.
The shake-up at AFL House is set to take its next step, with Andrew Dillon landing his 2IC and likely successor in a former Geelong premiership captain.
As devastating as it was to see West Coast co-captain Oscar Allen carried from the ground by trainers late in the last quarter, it’s a solemn reminder of the Eagles’ upper hand in contract talks.
It was the breakout game six years in the making. But after almost being traded, Harry Edwards is finally ready to step out of the shadows of some West Coast heroes.
Jamarra Ugle-Hagan’s journey back to footy has taken its next step, with the star forward making an official return to the Bulldogs after an extended leave of absence.
The Dogs have been known to feast on bottom-10 teams, and their second clash with the Saints in 2025 was no different, celebrating Luke Beveridge’s re-signing in style.
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