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Josh Barnes is an AFL and sport reporter with News Sport and CODE Sports, who has previously worked as the Geelong Advertiser’s Chief Footy Writer and with Leader Newspapers.

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Betts and Buddy Show: This century’s greatest 25 goals

There’s been 126,666 goals kicked in this century. Josh Barnes has narrowed that list down to his top 25, with Eddie Betts and Lance Franklin prominent. Did he get it right? HAVE YOUR SAY.

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Dons’ dual half-back threat lights up match sim

Majority of Essendon’s best 23 had the chance to play together in match sim on Saturday as the battle for a list spot heated up. Get the latest intel.

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NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. 6th February, 2025 . Collingwood training at Olympic Park. Reef McIness of the Magpies . Picture: Michael Klein

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.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUG 03: Luke Davies-Uniacke of the Kangaroos warms up before the 2024 AFL Round 21 match between the North Melbourne Kangaroos and the Richmond Tigers at Marvel Stadium on August 03, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Roos legend: We can prosper — with or without LDU

North Melbourne is doing everything it can to lock down free agent-to-be Luke Davies-Uniacke. But, one Roos great says the club’s rebuild won’t suffer if LDU takes up a big-money offer elsewhere.

AFL

‘Too far’: Why clubs are to blame for spate of hamstring blows

Four players went down with serious hamstring injuries within a week. JOSH BARNES unpacks what’s happening – and why clubs may be to blame.

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Joel and Troy Selwood will 'Play the Silent Card' for Ovarian Cancer Research.

‘Love you mate’: Emotional Fevola’s Troy Selwood tribute

Former teammates Brendan Fevola and Jonathan Brown have paid tribute to Troy Selwood after his death at the age of 40.

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The Selwood boys - Joel, Troy, Adam and Scott Selwood after this year's grand final.

Vale Troy: Bendigo kid deserves footy’s best compliment

Head down, bum up and never ever take a backwards step: Troy Selwood had the ultimate respect from the AFL world for his on-field and off-field approach, write Jon Ralph and Josh Barnes.

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MELBOURNE , AUSTRALIA. March 12 , 2024. AFLÃ Richmond training at Punt Rd. Richmonds Tom Lynch during todays session. Pic: Michael Klein

Training news: Injuries wipe out top SuperCoach picks

Pre-season is ramping up. Stay on top of the latest SuperCoach news here – who’s hurt, who’s flying and which rookies are pushing for a round 1 spot.

AFL

Building brands: How AFL stars are capitalising on fame

Whether it’s a podcast, cooking up a storm or slinging drinks, these AFL stars are making a splash off the field. It’s the new generation – and it’s only the beginning.

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MELBOURNE , AUSTRALIA. May 4, 2024. AFL Round 8. . Western Bulldogs vs Hawthorn at Marvel Stadium. Bulldog Adam Treloar after todays loss to Hawthorn . Pic: Michael Klein

The blow that puts pressure on Bevo and his big dilemma

The Western Bulldogs have been dealt another pre-season blow, with star midfielder Adam Treloar ruled out for an extended period. With Jack Macrae gone, who steps up in his absence?

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