Thilthorpe and Peatling dominate in Crows match sim
If what we saw from Adelaide’s forward line on Friday is a sign of things to come, opposition defenders are officially on notice.
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Longmire surprises Swans with visit
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Max King cleared of major injury
AFL: The Saints can breathe a bit easier after star forward Max King was cleared of an major injury.
Top 25: Who took the mark of the century?
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The elephant Port must still get out of the room
Port Adelaide planning to confirm its succession plan from Ken Hinkley to Josh Carr before round 1 is odd timing. This could and should have been done by now, as MATT TURNER writes.
SuperCoach alert: Defensive cheapie unlikely for round 0
One of the year’s top SuperCoach bargains is unlikely to be fit for the start of the season after another pre-season setback. CALLUM DICK has details.
Best 23 locked in? Crows unleash four-headed monster
If what we saw from Adelaide’s forward line on Friday is a sign of things to come, opposition defenders are officially on notice. Get all the intel as the Crows reveal more about their best side.
Daicos racing the clock for Pies opener
AFL: Nick Daicos is on track to play for Collingwood in round one as the Magpies ramp up pre-season training.
Anderson named 2025 GCS captain
AFL: 23-year old Noah Anderson has been announced as the Gold Coast Suns captain for season 2025.
10 Dockers rated: Action Jackson poses selection headache
Fremantle has completed its final hitout before its clash with the Indigenous All Stars next week. ELIZA REILLY rates a host of Dockers and provides an injury update.
Saints sweat on Max King knee scans
AFL: St Kilda will be sweating on the results of star forward Max King’s scans after the big man was sent for scans on a knee injury he sustained…
Track watch: Former No.1 pick eyes second chance at Dees
Mature-age draftee Aidan Johnson is firming for an early debut at Melbourne, while a player taken with the first pick only a few years ago is pushing for an SSP spot at the Demons.
Match sim intel: Horse returns, young Swans shine, Mills’ move
With former coach John Longmire watching on, a number young Swans took it up to their more experience teammates in another high-intensity four-quarter hitout. Here’s how it all played out.
Police rule out suicide in AFL tragedy
Investigators have released new details about their inquiry after Eagle Adam Hunter died at the age of 43.
Why new Suns skipper thinks Rowell will reject Vic clubs
Gold Coast have a new captain who is full of belief that Matt Rowell will spurn the advances of rival clubs and re-sign with the Suns beyond 2025. Plus, details on Touk Miller’s knee concern.
Saints great defends Godfather offer
St Kilda’s pursuit of Tom De Koning gets the thumbs up from Nick Riewoldt, who believes big contracts offer flexibility.
Lachlan McKirdy reports from Swans match sim
The Swans were put through their paces in the heat at Tramway Oval in another absorbing intra-club match simulation.
Track watch: Pies bolter makes his move as best 23 takes shape
Collingwood’s match sim session on Friday gave the clearest indication yet of how of how Craig McRae’s side will look in 2025 – and a born-again defender was right in the middle of it.
Horne-Francis dominates at training
Jason Horne-Francis has showed he can take his game to another level in 2025, impressing at training on Friday.
Track watch: Port bull passes big test, JHF sizzles
Rory Atkins on kick-in duty, the SSP midfield audition and Sam Powell-Pepper ticking off a major milestone in his comeback – there was plenty happening at Alberton on Friday.
Pies react to concerning AFL issue
Collingwood is adapting to the AFL’s concussion focus, with champion Scott Pendlebury revealing what the Magpies have done.
New Blues president promises ‘no short cuts’ in quest for flag
Rob Priestley is confident the Blues are well-placed in pursuit of that elusive 17th VFL-AFL premiership – Glenn McFarlane spoke to the new Carlton president about his vision.
Saints sweating on fresh King knee concern, triple-injury blow
The fitness of star Saint Max King is again in the spotlight after the key forward was among three Saints to leave the training track early on Friday.
‘Put us before himself’: Selwood’s legacy to live on in young stars
Troy Selwood shaped the next generation in his role at Geelong Grammar. Cricket future star Ollie Peake bravely opens up on Selwood’s significant impact and the students’ touching tribute to him this week.
Brendan Fevola reveals emotional messages after AFL tragedies
The AFL great feels the stigma around men’s mental health is slowly changing but says more must be done.
Youngest AFL captain appointed
The Gold Coast Suns have not made the finals once, but the newly minted captain wants to make it happen.
‘Embarrassed’: Star’s heartbreaking reveal
AFL great Brendan Fevola opened up about the mental health battles many AFL players face after the tragic deaths of Troy Selwood and Adam Hunter.
5 tips for the best shot at winning your footy tipping competition
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‘We need to make money’: Gale’s push for new Devils home
Tasmania Devils boss Brendon Gale has declared a new stadium can play a key role in altering the club’s “destiny” and its “competitive strength” upon entry into the AFL. His say on the hot topic here.
180+ names: Every VFL recruit for 2025 profiled
It was a busy start to recruiting for VFL clubs as they set out to bolster their squads for the 2025 season. A few months on, here are 180 confirmed signings, from ex-AFL players to local hopes.
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