‘Holding onto hope’: Shattock family provide update on premiership Lion
Aaron Shattock’s family has provided an update on the health of the former Brisbane Lions premiership player after he was crushed by an excavator.
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Matt Rowell opens up on Dimma, his Suns future and Victorian interest
Suns midfielder Matt Rowell has spoken about his long-term future heading into the final year of his contract amid strong Victorian interest.
AFLW Bound: Heidi Talbot drafted at pick 27
Former North Cairns Tiger Heidi Talbot has been drafted at pick 27 by the Gold Coast Suns in the 2024 AFLW Draft.
‘She’s going to be a force’: Cairns prodigy on the verge of AFLW dream
A rising star from AFL Cairns is on the cusp of fulfilling her dreams.
Rising Sun reveals ‘toll’ of living with Dusty comparison
Suns forward Bailey Humphrey has vowed to ‘pave my own path in the AFL’ after a disappointing 2024 season, in part thanks to comparisons to a famous football name.
‘Big brother’: The Suns mentor guiding Lombard
Discover Leo Lombard’s special connection with a new Suns teammate and how he hopes to add to his premiership tally with the club after he was snapped up in the draft.
100+ names: Queensland footy’s top junior talents revealed
Discover the Suns academy names from across Queensland vying to crack onto draft boards now and in years to come, with the AFL and AFLW drafts upon us.
The making of Gold Coast’s latest academy stud
He won a VFL premiership at 16 as his mum worked three jobs to support him, now he is set to join the Suns and has a martial arts background to thank for it. Go inside the rise of Leo Lombard ahead of the national draft.
‘Inequalities everywhere’: Why AFL draft changes are misguided
The contentious changes to academy bidding in 2025 are under the spotlight ahead of the AFL draft. Gold Coast CEO Mark Evans explains why the league needs more perspective.
Revealed: 120+ sports stars of the southeast
The new year looms, and athletes have already begun their prep for season 2025. From the track to the pool and everywhere in between, these are the 120+ southeast Queensland young guns you must watch and why. Full list:
Revealed: Gold Coast’s top 10 sports clubs of 2024
From threepeats to shattering longstanding premiership droughts and producing generation next, plenty of Gold Coast sports clubs stood tall in 2024. See the best of the best here.
Lappin’s women’s footy dream ahead of latest coaching gig
A vision to revolutionise the way women’s footy is played and lead his daughter into her draft year has inspired 251-game AFL star Matthew Lappin into his newest coaching role.
Thursday Island’s Mistee Sagigi awarded prestigious Troy Clarke scholarship
Thursday Island sensation Mistee Sagigi has been awarded the 2024 Troy Clarke Scholarship.
Rookie Bible: The must-have SuperCoach cheapies of 2025
The most important part of any SuperCoach team is nailing the rookies – but which ones do you pick in 2025? The Phantom and Dan Batten deliver all the intel on every cheapie to consider.
11 SuperCoach AFL bargains that could win you the 2025 season
Next season could be the year of the SuperCoach value pick. With the team picker open exclusively for subscribers, we reveal 11 eye-catching names for 2025 to start building your squad around.
Why SuperCoach Plus is a game-changer for fantasy sports
Ready to up your game? Unlock the full potential of SuperCoach Plus and make this fantasy season your best yet.
How to maximise SuperCoach AFL with the all-new Flex position
SuperCoach is leveling up in 2025 with the introduction of an all-new position that’s set to change the game. Here’s everything you need to know about how it works.
The Phantom’s First Team Reveal! | The Phantom’s Lair
SuperCoach Team Picker is finally here! The Phantom enters the Lair to reveal his first team for the 2025 season, accompanied by Dos (FKA Phantom Junior) and the notorious Bear. 2025 Team Picker is out now for existing players with a SuperCoach Plus subscription! Head to your team from last year and SuperCoach Plus subscribers will be able to see a ‘2025 Team Picker’ gold icon just above the top right of your defender bench… enjoy!
SuperCoach AFL: 2025 PRICE REVEALS and TEAM PICKER info!
The Official SuperCoach AFL Podcast exclusively reveals and explains the brand new FLEX position! In this episode, Al Paton, The Phantom, Patch, and Dos break down the brand new rule change that unlocks all-new strategies to explore while bidding farewell to the Tom Green 5s of yesteryear…
FLEX IS HERE: SuperCoach AFL 2025 rule change explained!
The Official SuperCoach AFL Podcast exclusively reveals and explains the brand new FLEX position! In this episode, Al Paton, The Phantom, Patch, and Dos break down the brand new rule change that unlocks all-new strategies to explore while bidding farewell to the Tom Green 5s of yesteryear…
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Crows order ‘immediate review’ after Thebby mishap
The Crows have ordered an “immediate review” of the planning documentation around their $100m plan to construct a new training base at Thebarton Oval after a mix-up.
Rugby v League v AFL: 130+ best and brightest teen talents in NSW
They are the talented, hard-hitting game changers, tough guys and speedsters. Our experts have identified 130+ of the brightest U19s male league, union and Aussie rules prospects in NSW.
Heartbreak at shock death of AFLW trailblazer
Devastated friends have paid tribute to women’s football pioneer Sal Rees whose sudden death at age 58 has sparked an outpouring of emotion.
RIP Redders: Call that nearly made Aussie Test great a Cat
Test great Ian Redpath was honoured at a funeral service, where it was revealed he passed up the chance to play for his beloved Geelong Cats. See the heartfelt tributes to the man known as ‘Redders’.
Foxtel sold in blockbuster $3.4bn deal
Foxtel has been sold in a blockbuster $3.4 billion deal set to shake up Australia’s media and sport landscape.
Richmond great weighs in on Tigers’ bold off-season moves
There was a mass exodus of stars at Richmond within just two months of Neil Balme leaving the club. The former Tigers administrator has his say on the trade and draft strategy.
‘One of the greats’: AFL star in coma after pre-Christmas tragedy
Brisbane Lions premiership player Aaron Shattock is in an induced coma after being crushed by an excavator when it rolled on top of him at a Gold Coast home on Sunday. READ THE LATEST
Shattock fighting for life in hospital
AFL: Brisbane Lions premiership player Aaron Shattock is fighting for his life in hospital after being crushed under an excavator he was driving….
New recruits, young guns: Heroes of December at every AFL club
If the pre-season is anything to go by, then these players are set for massive campaigns in 2025. From young guns to new recruits, check out the heroes of December from your club.
AFL star fighting for life after being crushed
A Brisbane Lions premiership winner is fighting for life in hospital after he was crushed by an excavator at his home.
AFL star fighting for life after freak incident
A Brisbane Lions premiership player is reportedly fighting for his life in hospital after he was involved in a freak accident.
‘2025 is my year’: SPP fires up ahead of return to ‘play for Kenny’
Sam Powell-Pepper describes the moment he tore his ACL as ‘the worst pain ever’ – but, the Power livewirew knows 2025 will be his year, as he talks MATT TURNER through his tough 2024.
‘Competitive buggers’: AFL greats align for India’s top contact sport
Dyson Heppell thought he was about to have a relaxing summer after retirement, that was until Campbell Brown came calling. Now, he and a host of AFL greats are set to play India’s top contact sport.
Dyson Heppell explains how he got into Kabaddi
Dyson Heppell explains how he got into Kabaddi ahead of the one-off Kabaddi match happening in Melbourne between Australia and India.
Dees or Suns? Famous Melbourne name opens up on ‘tough’ call
Kalani White, the son of Demons great Jeff, is one of the top prospects in next year’s draft. But will he pass up the father-son option altogether? A complicated, difficult decision awaits.
Full injury list: Every club’s biggest Christmas concerns
The first chunk of the pre-season is over, with plenty of players racing the clock to prove their fitness before the start of the new campaign. We run the rule over who is fit at every club here.
‘Pure sludge and rubbish’: Hird Sr slams Dons over glory days barb
Does David Barham want to expunge the club’s successful past because under his watch the Essendon Football Club is afraid of success? Allan Hird asks big questions of the Bombers boss.
Lions lock in heroic Premiership coach
AFL: The premiership-winning mentor has extended his contract for another two years following his 2024 flag.
Nasty injury sidelines Dees skipper
A painful injury in pre-season training has derailed the summer plans of Melbourne’s star captain.
‘Nothing like it’: Coach’s message to Lions
The “business” of winning back-to-back AFL premierships awaits the Brisbane Lions next month when they return to training after Christmas.
How Old Brighton plans to rebound
Old Brighton came close to creating club history in 2024 but fell short at the final hurdle. Here’s how they can go one step better with the inclusion of some big names.
Set up to fail? Every AFL club’s nightmare 2025 fixture slot
When the 2025 fixture arrived, most looked straight at the marquee games, but every club footy boss went for the day breaks between clashes. Which game is your team set up to fail in?
‘A lot to be grateful for’: Sam Powell-Pepper on family and footy
‘Grateful’ Port Adelaide star Sam Powell-Pepper gushes about his young family and opens up about the role they played during his recovery from…
Barham: Any Dons living in past ‘working against the club’
Essendon president David Barham has told Bombers faithful the club must look to the future instead of being caught up in the glory days of the 80s and 90s and disunity of the past 20 years.
Star Crow puts heat on Nicks in bid for midfield minutes
Best known as a livewire forward, Izak Rankine has set the bar high for 2025 and put the heat on his coach to increase his time in the Adelaide engine room.
Media Street: McClure’s next role locked in after radio farewell
Footy journalist Sam McClure’s next role has been decided after he farewelled his 3AW radio post. Find out more in the latest edition of Media Street.
Track watch: St Kilda’s new-look attacking set-up
SANFL recruit Harry Boyd has been given the keys to St Kilda’s midfield as Rowan Marshall transitions into attack. How will their split work?…
Dockers lock in Young until 2033
AFL: Fremantle have locked in Hayden Young until 2033 as the young star is set to be a Docker for life.
De Koning future with Blues in doubt
AFL: Tom De Koning’s future with the Blues is in doubt after rival teams will be offer better contracts to the rising star.
‘Quite a bit of change’: Cats reveal plans for indoor training facility
Further details have emerged about a proposed indoor training hub outside GMHBA Stadium which could be built in an existing car park.
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