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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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Bargain bin: Which clubs should throw delisted players a lifeline?

The best AFL clubs know how to find a special in the bargain bin. JOSH BARNES examines the best delisted players on the market and the clubs who should be looking to sign them.

AFL

Trading places? How the biggest AFL deals will get done

Almost every AFL club is poised to get busy this trade period. See who your club is looking at, who they should be chasing and how they will get their deals done in our ultimate guide.

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NCA. ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA. September 13, 2024. AFL Semi Finals. Hawthorn vs Port Adelaide at the Adelaide Oval. Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell at quarter time. Picture: Michael Klein

‘Just getting started’: Mitchell’s warning after new Hawks deal

Sam Mitchell has been rewarded for guiding Hawthorn from 0-5 to the cusp of a preliminary final with a contract extension that will tie him to the club until at least 2027.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 26: Dan Houston of the Power and Ben Ainsworth of the Suns during the 2022 AFL Round 15 match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Gold Coast Suns at the Adelaide Oval on June 26, 2022 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Lucky 13? How Suns can unlock Trade Period — again

Gold Coast holds the keys to another AFL Trade Period as the opening day of official dealing approaches, with its first-round pick set to shape the fates of several clubs — and key players.

Carlton

Analysis: Why can’t Blues’ best small in 11 years get a contract?

Carlton has been searching for a goalkicking small forward for 10 years. And now the Blues have one, they are pushing him out. JOSH BARNES delves into Carlton’s Matt Owies conundrum.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 25: Harry Perryman of the Giants celebrates kicking a goal during the round seven AFL match between Greater Western Sydney Giants and Brisbane Lions at Manuka Oval, on April 25, 2024, in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/AFL Photos/via Getty Images )

Perryman the Pie: Right man, right time for reshuffling midfield

Harry Perryman might not be a household name to Magpie fans, but the utility has landed at the right time for Collingwood, forming an important piece in a reshuffling at the Pies.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 24: Ross Lyon the new coach of the Saints and club president Andrew Bassat speak to the media during a St Kilda Saints AFL press conference at RSEA Park on October 24, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

‘Rubbish’: Saints boss fires up at ‘nonsense’ AFL draft system

St Kilda president Andrew Bassat did not miss in an attack on the AFL’s player movement system as he continues a fight against AFL HQ that he has committed to carry on.

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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: Simon Black (left) and Lachie Neale of the Lions celebrate during the 2024 AFL Grand Final match between the Sydney Swans and the Brisbane Lions at The Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 28, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘Never met him’: How Fagan won over Black to claim Lions job

Simon Black has lifted the lid on how Chris Fagan won the job as Brisbane coach. And the Lions legend believes a current star will become one of the best to ever play for the proud club.

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29/9/2024: Over 6000 Brisbane Lions fans greet their heroes after winning the AFL Grand Final yesterday, Springfield, Brisbane.

Neale ‘couldn’t give a s**t’ about moonboot as Lions return home

A sore Lachie Neale was sporting a moonboot as Brisbane continued their premiership party on Monday. See how the celebrations unfolded as the Lions returned home.

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