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Matthew Forrest is the AFL Chief of Staff for News Corp’s national sports team. He has worked at News Corp since 2021 in a variety of sports journalism roles including at the Mackay Daily Mercury and the Geelong Advertiser. Previously, Matthew was the Chief Football Writer at the Geelong Advertiser until 2024, when he started in his current role.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 13: Jack Ginnivan of the Hawks celebrates during the 2025 AFL Round 05 match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Hawthorn Hawks at Adelaide Oval on April 13, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Ginnivan dumped for Easter Monday blockbuster

The Hawks will welcome back multiple players for their clash with Geelong on Monday – and Jack Ginnivan will be the one to make way. Here’s the latest.

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MELBOURNE, AUGUST 2, 2024: 2024 AFL Football - Round 21 - Western Bulldogs V Melbourne Demons at Marvel Stadium. Marcus Bontempelli of the Bulldogs in a action . Picture: Mark Stewart

Teams: Huge out for Giants as Bont, Saint’s return confirmed

The Western Bulldogs finally have their star skipper back to face St Kilda, who have a handy addition of their own. Plus a huge loss for the Giants. See the full teams here.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 03: Jordan De Goey of the Magpies warms up ahead of the round four AFL match between Collingwood Magpies and Carlton Blues at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on April 03, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Teams: Big Magpie managed, Lions unveil latest draft coup

Jordan De Goey is officially in for the 2023 GF rematch, but the Pies won’t have one of their key targets up forward when they face the Lions at the Gabba.

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Premier Peter Malinauskas & AFL Chief Executive Andrew Dillon announce dates for 2025 AFL Gather Round. 2 July 2024. Picture: Dean Martin

Footy TV wrap: Cripps backs TDK call, next stop for Gather Round?

Patrick Cripps is confident Tom De Koning will make the right decision and stay at the Blues. Plus is this the next Gather Round destination? Here’s what you missed on TV Tuesday night.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 10: Oisin Mullin of the Cats tackled by James Peatling of the Crows during the round five AFL match between Adelaide Crows and Geelong Cats at Adelaide Oval, on April 10, 2025, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

MRO latest: Crows recruit rubbed out of clash with former side

He’s been a bright spot in Adelaide’s good start to 2025, but James Peatling won’t get the chance to show GWS what they’re missing after a dumping tackle on a Cat.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 05: Edward Allan of the Magpies trains during a Collingwood Magpies AFL training session at Olympic Park Oval on March 05, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

Young Pies to return as key Roo named despite injury concern

Collingwood has recalled Ed Allan and Lachie Sullivan to its line-up for Gather Round, while Tristan Xerri has been named despite being under an injury cloud. See the full teams news.

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 05: Izak Rankine of the Crows warms up ahead of the round four AFL match between Gold Coast Suns and Adelaide Crows at People First Stadium, on April 05, 2025, in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Teams: Crows breathe sigh of relief on superstar’s fitness

It’s been a tough week to be a fan of the Crows, but some good news is finally on deck as Adelaide prepares to open Gather Round in a blockbuster against the Cats.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 14: Jack Ginnivan of the Hawks celebrates a goal during the 2025 AFL Round 01 match between the Hawthorn Hawks and the Essendon Bombers at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on March 14, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Cornes’ conspiracy, Ginni’s plane plan: What you missed on TV

Jack Ginnivan hinted a certain celebration may come out against the Power. Plus everything you missed on TV’s footy shows.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: Jack Steele of the Saints handballs during the round eight AFL match between St Kilda Saints and North Melbourne Kangaroos at Marvel Stadium, on May 04, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Sunday teams: Saints lose skipper to injury, tall order for Eagles

St Kilda skipper Jack Steele’s troublesome knee will keep him sidelined for another week, while West Coast will unleash a trio of fresh faces against GWS. See the full Sunday teams here.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 21: Harry McKay of the Blues celebrates a goal during the 2024 AFL Round 19 match between the Carlton Blues and the North Melbourne Kangaroos at Marvel Stadium on July 21, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Teams: Key Pies return for Blues clash, but what about Harry?

The Magpies are set to turn to a premiership player to cover the loss of Reef McInnes, but the Blues won’t be welcoming back Harry McKay for the must-win clash.

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