Waiting game looms as Pies greats push for career extensions
The Pies’ collection of plus-30 premiership stars will have to bide their time if they want new deals for 2026. Plus, Jon Ralph has the latest on a key Crow’s future and Jeremy McGovern.
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Staying or going? The status of every uncontracted Bomber
Essendon has 14 players who come off contract this year — including breakout defensive star Zach Reid and free agent Sam Draper. Who will re-sign and who’s likely to move on?
‘Blindsided’ Sheedy opens up on savage toll of racism lawsuit
AFL legend Kevin Sheedy has detailed his pain and anguish at being accused of racist behaviour in an Indigenous class action, saying he was “blindsided” by the damaging allegations.
Finals own goals, form stumbles: Red-hot Dogs can’t blow it again
When the top brass at the Dogs didn’t give Luke Beveridge a contract extension last year, the message was clear. They’re in it for far more than just another elimination final loss.
Bevo closes in on new deal with red hot Bulldogs
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has moved closer to securing a contract extension with the club, regardless of Thursday night’s result against Geelong.
Buckley roars into favouritism for footy’s newest job
Nathan Buckley is loving life in the media, but admits he still harbours the coaching bug. The links between the Collingwood legend and the inaugural Tasmanian job are growing stronger.
Watch: Eagles skipper delivers moving Selwood tribute
On an emotional day from start to finish, the spirit of Adam Selwood propelled West Coast to its first win of the season on Sunday – the club’s ultimate tribute to the 2006 flag hero.
Cultural diversity boss to guide AFL on a new path
As Andrew Dillon wrote to clubs again this week urging them to find ways to rid the game of racism, the AFL itself has created a new role to help guide the game down a more diverse path.
Port star could miss a month – important defender even longer
Port Adelaide star Jason Horne-Francis might have escaped a long-term hamstring injury but he’s still set to miss multiple matches in another blow to the Power’s season.
Flippant or dead serious? The only way Fremantle keeps Jackson
Ex-teammates weren’t sure how serious Luke Jackson was when he first floated a return to Melbourne. Months on, it’s clear Fremantle only has one option left to keep its budding ruck star.
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