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Jon Ralph has covered sport with the Herald Sun, and now CODE Sports as well, for over two decades working primarily as a football journalist… (other fields)

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 24: Dustin Martin of the Tigers and Damien Hardwick, Senior Coach of the Suns embrace after during the round 24 AFL match between Richmond Tigers and Gold Coast Suns at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on August 24, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Dusty warned: You’d be ‘mad’ to join Suns

Dustin Martin has been warned about a potential move to the Gold Coast and the backlash he could face from Richmond supporters if he backflips on his retirement plans.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 10: Marlion Pickett, Shai Bolton and Daniel Rioli of the Tigers sing their club song after winning the round 13 AFL match between Fremantle Dockers and Richmond Tigers at Optus Stadium, on June 10, 2023, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Watch: Tigers president’s swipe at departing stars

Richmond’s departing stars have been given a clip from the Tigers’ president, while also revealing some players had ended up in hospital at an end-of-season trip. WATCH THE VIDEO

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Ollie Lowe takes a kick for Sandringham.

The handful of Zebras in frame for St Kilda rookie spot

St Kilda will follow through on its plan for a Sandringham Zebra to become a Sainter this year as part of an initiative to improve their alignment – though it’s slim pickings for a rookie-list option.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 02: Clayton Oliver of the Demons looks on during the 2024 AFL Round 21 match between Footscray and the Melbourne Demons at Marvel Stadium on August 02, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Oliver ‘happy to remain’ at Dees despite meeting with rival club

Despite meeting with a premiership contender on Tuesday, Melbourne star Clayton Oliver has told the Dees he is happy to stay, as rivals circle the ball magnet.

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Sydney's Chad Warner during the Sydney Swans v Fremantle Round 16 AFL match at the SCG on June 29, 2024.. Photo by Brett Costello(Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - **NO ON SALES** - Â©Brett Costello )

Rivals poised to raid Swans after Grand Final disaster

Chad Warner’s future has been thrust back into the spotlight after Sydney’s Grand Final loss as rival clubs look to raid the club’s depth players in this year’s trade period.

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Oscar McInerney celebrates with teammates after Brisbane Lions win the AFL Grand Final, defeating the Sydney Swans at the MCG. Picture Lachie Millard

AFL boss reacts to push for more premiership medals

Oscar McInerney will have a special place reserved in Brisbane folklore, but will his grand final heartbreak change tradition? The AFL boss has weighed in. HAVE YOUR SAY

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MELBOURNE , AUSTRALIA. SEPTEMBER 28, 2024. AFL Grand Final between the Sydney Swans and the Brisbane Lions at the MCG. Joe Daniher of the Brisbane Lions celebrates the win. Picture: Mark Stewart

‘Impossible to replace’: What Joe’s 2025 call could mean for Lions

Who would walk away from a $1 million contract at the peak of their powers? That might be just Joe Daniher, writes Jon Ralph as the future of the Lions star remains up in the air.

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Trade preview: Where key targets sit, Roos’ triple play, Tigers’ haul

The Roos are eyeing three veterans while the Tigers will shape the trade period with deals for outgoing stars. Plus see where 10 key targets sit in this bumper trade and free agency preview.

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NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. September 28 , 2024. AFL Grand Final. Sydney Swans vs Brisbane Lions at the MCG. Born Smith medallist Will Ashcroft and his brother Levi . Pic:Michael Klein

How rival clubs might have handed Brisbane keys to dynasty

As clubs attempted to protect their own turf with academy and father-son selections, Brisbane have been handed a discounted No. 1 pick. JON RALPH says this this could be the start of a dynasty.

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MELBOURNE, JULY 27, 2024: 2024 AFL Football - Round 20 - Melbourne Demons V GWS Giants at the MCG. Harry Perryman of the Giants under pressure from Kysaiah Pickett of the Demons. Picture: Mark Stewart

‘Extraordinary money’ Pies, Port are offering Giants flanker

Harry Perryman has one top-three finish in a best-and-fairest – four years ago. That hasn’t stopped a bidding war reaching crazy levels. LATEST TRADE BUZZ

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