‘Breath of fresh air’: Why Noble has embraced Collingwood exit
Gold Coast Suns star recruit John Noble has revealed the impact of moving outside Melbourne’s AFL ‘microscope’ has had on him and why he could be set for a breakout season in 2025.
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AFL Draft Watch: Suns Academy duo aiming to follow famous siblings
The younger siblings of two Suns stars have been named in the club academy’s leadership groups. Meet the draft eligible superstars looking to carve out a career of their own.
Hardwick turns to Avicii as Suns aim to silence doubters
What do the Gold Coast Suns and music icon Avicii have in common? According to Damien Hardwick, quite a lot. Details inside.
‘Get along really well’: Will ex-Sun assist in Cats’ Rowell pursuit?
Jack Bowes played several seasons with Matt Rowell at the Suns before joining Geelong. He sheds light on his connection to the No.1 pick and whether he will attempt to lure him to the Cattery.
Draft Night Drama: The moment Sun’s AFL future changed forever
One of the AFL’s tallest young prospects thought he was heading back to Fremantle—until Gold Coast swooped in a draft shock. Now, he’s embracing a surprise second chance. Read his full story.
Owning the ‘grit zone’: Caleb Graham raring for a huge 2025
We speak to Gold Coast Suns defender Caleb Graham about Damien Hardwick’s ‘grit zone’, roots at the Cairns Saints and North Cairns Tigers and raring to go for another breakout season.
Track Watch: Doubts grow over star Sun’s Opening Round chances
The Suns could be on the verge of a major Opening Round blow, with one of their brightest stars now officially in doubt to make their first clash of the season against the Bombers.
‘F*** I miss it’: How the Cutters managed to sign former Sun
After stepping away from the AFL due to mental fatigue, former Richmond Tigers premiership star and Gold Coast Sun Brandon Ellis has rediscovered his love for the game, signing with the South Cairns Cutters for the 2025 season. This is why.
South Cairns Cutters sign former Richmond premiership star
A former Richmond Tigers premiership star and Gold Coast Suns player is the latest recruitment coup for AFL Cairns as he joins the reigning premiers in 2025. FIND out how it came about here
Former AFLW young gun’s new role after medically retiring at 21
From being hailed as a potential breakout midfield star of the Suns, to medically retired at just 21 years old. Annise Bradfield reveals the mental challenges of constant rehab as she prepares for her newest football venture.
QAFL, QAFLW signing tracker: Grand final hero signs with Tigers
The 2025 pre-season is officially underway with a host of rising stars, hardened veterans and ex-AFL standouts eager to enter the QAFL and QAFLW. Discover every club’s newest recruits here.
Teen Titan trading netball for a Suns debut
She’s still learning the rules of Australian Football after playing just 10 games, but this 16-year-old netball prodigy has already booked herself into the Gold Coast Suns AFLW under-18s squad for 2025 and is eyeing the draft. Read about her remarkable journey here:
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:
Pushes back in the spotlight after Briggs stretchered off
GWS ruckman Kieren Briggs has been stretchered off following a nasty collision against Collingwood which will have pushes during marking contests back in the spotlight. Follow live.
Opportunity knocks: Eight players primed for a SuperCoach spike
A change of clubs, a new role or injuries to key teammates have opened the door for these eight players to score way above their starting price in SuperCoach.
SuperCoach winner reveals team, tips in quest to go back-to-back
Joven May won SuperCoach in 2024 off the back of a simple trick – and he’s backing it in to take him to glory this season, including a huge ruck call. SEE HIS TEAM
Teams: SuperCoach saviour on watch, Pie recruits to debut
GWS has locked in one of its highly-rated young guns to debut in Opening Round, while several of Collingwood’s star recruits will play their first AFL games for the club. See the full teams.
Opening Round teams, latest fixture update, and questions! | SuperCoach AFL LIVE!
Get instant analysis for the teams for Opening Round for SuperCoach AFL. Experts Al Paton and Matt Forrest talk through all the rookies, players to watch and SuperCoach news as the AFL season kicks off for 2025.
Opening Round cyclone chaos and advice from last year’s winner! | Breaking Even with Al Paton
Cycle Alfred has forced changes to the AFL fixture and created new opportunities in SuperCoach. 2024 SuperCoach champion Joven May joins host Al Paton and Patch to break down what the fixture changes mean for our teams, and the players who are now on the selection radar.
Browny’s Podcast is back for 2025! Browny performed with Pearl Jam, Campbell got into a fight on the train and is Opening Round actually going ahead?
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Young guns headline revamped Power forward line to face Pies
The Power forward line is set to look very different in their first game of 2025 against Collingwood, headlined by the addition of a top draftee and a new recruit.
Lions’ return delayed as QLD feels impact of Alfred
With Alfred downgraded from a tropical cyclone, the AFL’s two Queensland clubs will likely remain at home this week leading into round 1, but the impact of the storm remains ongoing.
Blues debutant locked in, will veteran be the odd man out?
Richmond won’t be the only side playing some young guns on Thursday night, with the Blues set to blood a father-son draft pick, as they prepare to welcome back a major star.
Download today: Every AFL club’s 2025 team poster
There’s no better way to show off your footy fandom than with a team poster. Download your club’s for 2025 today and show off your club colours at home and work.
Washed up at 19: The rise, fall and rebuild of Danny Roach
Danny Roach went from realising his dream of being drafted to quitting football within two years. The former Magpie tells ANDY BELLAIRS how he rebuilt his life after a chastening AFL experience.
‘It’s a massive escape’: Inside Tiger hero’s plan for life after footy
He saws, welds and has his best crack at calculating GST. In our new series — Beyond the Boundary — Kamdyn McIntosh reveals how he’s preparing for life after footy.
How KTRDS has impacted Kamdyn McIntosh’s footy career
Kamdyn McIntosh has experienced both the highs and lows of being an AFL player. The Richmond veteran explains how his business KTRDS is a massive…
Why Kamdyn McIntosh started KTRDS
Kamdyn McIntosh has opened up on why he started KTRDS during his AFL career.
A day on-site with Kamdyn McIntosh
Kamdyn McInthosh shows what a day on-site with KTRDS looks like at a project in Blairgowrie.
Finals or bust? The pressure, plan and people that will define Nicks
When Graham Cornes says Matthew Nicks will come under ‘enormous scrutiny’, it isn’t hyperbole. So, with everything seemingly now in place, can he handle it? We take a close look.
Day protege reveals inside story of Hawks NGA snub
He’d trained with Hawthorn and been mentored by Will Day. But the AFL has said no to Oliver Greeves being part of the Hawks’ next gen academy. Greeves explains how he took the news.
Dad’s Army? 10 kids who will can help keep Pies in premiership mix
Most assume it’s premiership in 2025 or bust for Collingwood. But, not JON RALPH. He names 10 players under the age of 25 who can help ensure the Magpies remain a threat.
’Heartbreaking’: AFL star cruelly cut down
A Sydney Swans veteran cut a dejected figure after limping from the field in the dying stages of the club’s opening round defeat.
AFLW’s next gen set to arrive in 2025, headed by WA starlet
One of the most naturally talented female players Western Australia has produced is set to be in contention for the coveted No.1 AFLW draft pick this year. ELIZA REILLY examines the players in the mix.
Kingsley opens up: The truth about finals pain and Jake Stringer
When Jake Stringer arrived at GWS, Adam Kingsley was upfront with the former Bomber – he wasn’t ready for the work they did up there. But, as he tells JAY CLARK, things have changed.
Hawks coaches box erupts on final siren!
AFL: Hawks coach Sam Mitchell and his coaching team explodes with pure elation as the final siren rung after their win against the Swans.
Danny Roach: The briefest AFL career
Danny Roach has opened up on the difficulties he faced as he tried to carve out an AFL career with Collingwood.
Hawks fly high to start season 2025
AFL: Hawthorn has fired the first warning shot in 2025, defeating last year’s runners-up Sydney by 20 points in an engrossing season-opener at…
AFL greats sledge star over bizarre act
Hawthorn livewire Jack Ginnivan has been sledged by AFL greats for a unique pre-game ritual at the SCG that raised some eyebrows.
AFL fans say same thing about commentators
Footy fans all had the same reaction as a new line-up of AFL commentators made their debut on Friday night in a big shake-up.
Sting in the tail: Battle, Barrass unlock AFL’s greatest weapon
Hawthorn nabbed two key defenders during the off-season. How much that improves their defence remains to be seen, but it has possibly unlocked the AFL’s most versatile squad.
Connor Rozee injury scare
Connor Rozee sent shivers of fear through every Port Adelaide fan after going down in their internal trial.
Swans March to the SCG
The Sydney Swans march to the SCG for their opening round of AFL 2025.
Mitchell praises Hawks’ grit v Swans
AFL: Hawthorn Hawks coach Sam Mitchell spoke to the media following their opening round victory against the Swans.
Cox ‘sour’ following fourth quarter slip
AFL: Sydney Swans coach Dean Cox spoke to the media following their round 1 defeat to the Hawthorn Hawks.
Wicks ‘masterstroke’ a silver lining, but Cox’s honeymoon over
One of Dean Cox’s off-season moves looks to be a resounding success. But as LACHLAN MCKIRDY writes, the new Swans coach will need to conjure a lot more than that.
Hawk’s stunner evokes grand final Day dream
Will Day a Brownlow Medallist-in-waiting? He ticks all the boxes, writes SCOTT GULLAN. But the thoughts of Hawks fans might have drifted off somewhere else on Friday night.
Five SuperCoach takeaways: Must-have stars emerge in Hawks win
The Hawks went into the season as the most-hyped team in the AFL. On Friday night, Sam Mitchell’s side proved just why. See the full SuperCoach takeaways, recap all the action.
End to end Swans setup McCartin
AFL: It hasn’t taken long for the Sydney Swans to get back to their entertaining best, going the full length of the SCG to setup Tom McCartin’s…
“Bullied him” – Meek leads Hawks charge
AFL: Lloyd Meek has “bullied” Brodie Grundy as the Hawks took control of the “little battles” against the Swans at the SCG.
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