Houston shock: I wanted to be a Blue
Dan Houston has revealed he wanted to join Carlton and reunite with Michael Voss before being traded to arch rival Collingwood. This is how his Blues dream fell apart.
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Blue has back surgery as luckless Roo cops injury setback
A date for Carlton winger Blake Acres to return to full training has been revealed as he recovers from back surgery. Plus there’s been another setback for a key Roo.
Two clubs emerge as possible home for delisted Demon
Adam Tomlinson has spoken of his desire to continue his AFL career at a third club, with two teams emerging as possible suitors for the delisted Demon.
‘Drop out of existence’: AFL icon’s collapse
AFL legend Kevin Sheedy has opened up about the mystery health scare he suffered earlier this year that prompted him to reassess his mortality.
Locker Room: Giant self-inflicted wound unleashes tsunami of pain
GWS are a sporting club that no other franchise in Australia would want to be right now, a club struggling for a pulse up against a thriving NRL and dealing with a wholly avoidable scandal, writes David Riccio.
Port break clubs winning streak record
AFLW: Port Adelaide have extended their winning streak to four matches for the first time in the team’s history.
How Dees almost discarded backline ‘rock’
One of the AFLW’s rising stars thought she’d blown her chance at the top level but now holds the key to Melbourne’s finals hopes.
10 years on: The trade that changed Tom Boyd forever
Tom Boyd’s name dominated the headlines a decade ago as the trade deadline approached and his future hung in the balance. He tells CALLUM DICK about that life-changing experience.
Geelong connection, mega trade: Inside Cats’ quest to secure Smith
Geelong’s attempts to lure Bailey Smith began well before this season. The Cats’ list boss Andrew Mackie sheds light on how it unfolded and the drama of deadline day.
Full guide: Draft picks up for grabs as trade frenzy rolls on
The player trade period might have ended on Wednesday — but clubs can still make moves for the next few weeks. JOSH BARNES examines the pick swaps which will shape the draft.
AFLW: ‘Angry’ Giants worn down by Hawks after club’s grim week
GWS AFLW coach Cam Bernasconi was pleased to see the Giants play with a bit of anger in their loss to the Hawks after the mens team’s offensive Wacky Wednesday function.
Kennel call: Why Kennedy ditched Blues in last-gasp trade
The phone wasn’t ringing off the hook for Matt Kennedy — until suddenly he had Luke Beveridge on the line. He details his whirlwind trade period and how he ended up as a Bulldog.
GWS women’s team ‘hurt and angered’
The women’s team has released a statement blasting the actions of the men’s side during its disgraced “Wacky Wednesday” party.
‘Lacked procedural fairness’: AFLPA calls out league’s GWS probe
The AFL Players Association has hit out at the league’s probe into the conduct of GWS players during their Wacky Wednesday event and questioned the AFL’s commitment to cultural change.
‘Angered’ GWS AFLW players slam Wacky Wednesday antics
The Giants’ AFLW team has united to call out their AFL counterparts for inappropriate behaviour that took place at a post-season function.
‘Am I still capable?’: Boak reveals doubts before 2025 call
Travis Boak has revealed the inner turmoil he wrestled with before deciding to extend his AFL career for another year. MATT TURNER has the details.
Footy boss’ big call on ‘bulls***’ Crows camp
David Noble had left the Adelaide Crows by the time of their infamous camp in 2018 and says he would never have let it happen.
Why David Noble would have canned ‘bulls***’ Crows camp
In the latest SACKED podcast, David Noble had left the Adelaide Crows by the time of their infamous camp in 2018 and says he would never have let it happen. LISTEN NOW.
Best 23s: How trade period changed every club
Trade period is behind us and the clear winners and losers have emerged. How will every club’s best 23 look for 2025 after the exchange period? FIND OUT HERE
Bailey Smith makes heartfelt Dogs tribute
Bailey Smith admits it’s been the most difficult year of his career as part of a heartfelt tribute to the Western Bulldogs following his trade to Geelong.
How Blues-Hawks trade gamble sets up the 2025 Chad chase
West Coast had to choose at the trade deadline whether Carlton or Hawthorn would finish lower in 2025. It was a 50-50 gamble that could unlock the Chad Warner race – did they get it right?
‘As awful as it gets’: How Crows learned of Phil Walsh death
In the latest SACKED AFL podcast episode, former Crows football manager David Noble recalls the 3am phone call when he learned of coach Phil Walsh’s violent death. LISTEN NOW.
How West Coast took a gamble on Carlton in 2025
West Coast’s trade with Hawthorn over Tom Barrass was complicated enough to begin with. Then the Eagles added more risk by deciding to take a…
Dees fend off board challenge – for now
A meeting involving Melbourne interim president Brad Green was enough for Dees powerbroker Geoff Freeman to park his board challenge, for the time being. MICHAEL WARNER has the story.
Super grateful Smith dawns the Cats kit
AFL: Geelong recruit Bailey Smith has done his first interview as a Geelong Cat after being traded.
David Noble recalls son John’s ‘devastation’ over 2023 finals axing
SACKED returns with David Noble as he details how his son John let him know about being axed from Collingwood’s 2023 finals campaign. Listen to the first episode now.
Pies to meet with Bulldogs legend over key role
After the departures of Graham Wright and Brendan Bolton, Collingwood are on the look out for highly-credentialed replacements. An ex-Western Bulldogs star might be one of them.
GWS punished for inappropriate party
AFL: The GWS Giants have been punished for their whacky Wednesday skits.
Trade grades: How Eagles flunked Barrass, Baker deals
West Coast fans were livid with their club’s efforts at the trade table – and rightly so, writes JOSH BARNES, with the Eagles fleeced. See every trade graded.
Giant bans extreme? Maybe, but a line in the sand had to be drawn
In May, the Giants were educated about the prevalence of violence against women, which is why their “Wacky Wednesday” antics were so jarring. The AFL had to act, writes Lachlan McKirdy.
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