Melbourne has again defended its medical team’s decision to allow Christian Petracca to return to the field with what would later be revealed as catastrophic injuries. Plus, what the Demons have learned from the drama.
Melbourne has conceded Clayton Oliver’s struggles became more public than the club hoped but have backed the superstar midfielder to return to his best in 2025.
Carlton made high-profile changes to its performance and fitness staff, and coach Michael Voss tells JAY CLARK how the Blues are already seeing how much of a change it could make.
A behind-the-scenes video has revealed Luke Beveridge’s thoughts on the “internal pressure” building at Western Bulldogs ahead of a crucial season in his coaching career.
They’ve been at their clubs less than a month, but a number of new draftees have already made a big impression at training. See all the recent standouts here.
There were fears the $195 million purchase by Mount Scopus Memorial College this week could jeopardise Melbourne’s plans to build an elite new facility – but there’s some good news.
The Lions have inflicted some massive honours on two of their biggest and brightest young stars, revealing their jumper numbers for the 2025 season. See every club’s changes here.
Norwood jet Harry Boyd has impressed in his trial at St Kilda and locked in a deal with the Saints as the club’s new back-up ruckman.
A few years ago, Aidan Johnson was kicking bags of goals in country footy while on the tools and having sausage rolls for lunch. He tells JAY CLARK about his meteoric rise.
The Bombers will get the first official look at Bailey Smith the Cat in a big clash to kick off the 2025 AFL Community Series. See every game of the seven-day summer footy bonanza.
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