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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 24: Zeke Uwland, Dylan Patterson, Koby Coulson, Jai Murray, Beau Addinsall and Avery Thomas pose during a Gold Coast Suns AFL training session at People First Stadium on November 24, 2025 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

‘You’d get bullied for playing’: The AFL’s win in NRL heartland

Zeke Uwland could be standing in the middle of People First Stadium, opening a new AFL season in less than three months – but playing Aussie rules in a rugby state hasn’t always been easy.

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Jesse Mellor in his Geelong guernsey after being drafted. Picture: Instagram

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Watch: Primary school’s priceless reaction for Cats draftee after snub

While Cats rookie pick-up Jesse Mellor didn’t hear his name called in the national draft, the reaction from a local primary school before it was official made up for it. See the video.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 20: Adam Sweid, Daniel Annable, Cooper Duff-Tytler, Sam Grlj, Lachy Dovaston, Zeke Uwland, Xavier Taylor, Latrelle Pickett, Willem Duursma, Oskar Taylor, Harry Dean, Sullivan Robey, Sam Cumming, Cameron Nairn, Dyson Sharp, Jacob Farrow, Josh Lindsay pose for a photo during an AFL Draft Media Opportunity at Marvel Stadium on November 20, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by James Wiltshire/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Chasing The Dream: Backyard lesson that inspired AFL star

The AFL Draft journey is an emotional rollercoaster – not just for the kids, but for the entire family. For the first time, go behind the scenes and get the real story on Chasing The Dream.

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Chasing The Dream Episode 3

Access all areas: Inside the AFL draft night that changed lives

It all comes down to this moment. Will dreams come true? This is the AFL Draft like you’ve never seen it – before, during and after. Go behind the scenes with Zeke Uwland, Cooper Duff-Tytler and Matt LeRay in an exclusive documentary.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 04: Riley Onley in action during the 2025 Marsh AFL National Academy Boys training session at The Hanger on December 4th, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/AFL Photos)

Rookie Draft: Every pick as big names left hanging

The rookie and pre-season drafts are over – and a few highly-touted prospects were again left without an AFL home. See every pick here.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 20: Oliver Greeves poses during the 2025 Marsh AFL National Championships U18 Boys match between Victoria Country and Victoria Metro at RSEA Park on July 20, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Riley Lockett/AFL Photos)

Scouting notes: Hottest prospects to watch in AFL Rookie Draft

The national draft is over for another year and with only 60 players taken there’s still an immense amount of elite talent that could still get picked up. Get the latest on all the top prospects.

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Archie Ludowyke is picked by the Adelaide Crows

Where’s Archie? New Crow in tears after missing big moment

After 90 minutes on Thursday night, Archie Ludowyke couldn’t take it, heading to his bedroom and breaking down. Then it was Adelaide’s turn to pick in the draft.

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Chasing The Dream: An AFL Draft documentary

Watch now: The real, behind-the-scenes story of the AFL Draft

From teenage challenges to life-changing decisions and overwhelming emotion, the Chasing The Dream docuseries brings you the real draft story for the first time – through the lives of Cooper Duff-Tytler, Zeke Uwland and Matt LeRay.

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WARNING WARNINGÃ. EMBARGOED UNTIL MONDAY NOVEMBER 17TH. PLEASE CONTACT HERALDSUN SPORTS AND OR PICDESK BEFORE USINGÃ THANKUÃ. NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. November 12th. No.1 Draft Prospect Willem Duursma in his home town of Foster, Gippsland. before nest weeks draft. Picture: Michael Klein

‘Dance has helped him’: No.1 pick’s secret on-field weapon

No.1 draft pick Willem Duursma grew up playing footy and basketball – and starring in small town musicals. See the remarkable story behind the AFL’s next big thing.

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Jordan Dawson visits Mitch Marsh at home. Picture: X/Adelaide FC

Crows pick flag hero’s son after ‘throwing everything’ at Dons

Adelaide took another step in preparing for life after Taylor Walker on Wednesday night – but it could’ve been a whole lot different if its audacious play for Dyson Sharp paid off.

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Ultimate AFL Draft guide 2025

Late mail: What every club is plotting ahead of the draft

The 2025 AFL Draft is only hours away, and we’ve got the latest intel on what every club is thinking as we head towards the start of the draft.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 19: First round picks (Top Row L-R) Cameron Nairn of the Hawks, Sullivan Robey of the Bombers, Cooper Duff-Tytler of the Eagles, Xavier Taylor of the Demons, Jacob Farrow of the Bombers, Dylan Patterson of the Suns, Willem Duursma of the Eagles (C) (Bottom Row L-R) Sam Grlj of the Tigers, Daniel Annable of the Lions, Lachy Dovaston of the Kangaroos, Zeke Uwland of the Suns, Harry Dean of the Blues, Sam Cumming of the Tigers, Latrelle Pickett of the Demons and Dyson Sharp of the Bombers pose during the 2025 Telstra AFL Draft at Marvel Stadium on November 19th, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Every pick: Tears, a Tiger surprise and one wild celebration

A draft-shaping top 10 surprise, special family moments, teenage tears and emotional group celebrations, the first night of the AFL Draft had it all. See every pick, all the action as it happened.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 05: Zeke Uwland on October 05, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Who is Zeke Uwland? Meet the Suns’ top AFL draft prospect

The Gold Coast Suns are set to secure one of 2025’s most promising AFL draft talents. Here’s everything you need to know about academy product Zeke Uwland.

NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. November 15th. CDG Sports Management hosted its annual pre-draft training session, inviting all 18 clubs to watch the CDG draft prospects train ahead of the draft. Ã. Cooper Duff-Tytler . Picture: Michael Klein

Who is Cooper Duff-Tytler? Meet the top AFL draft prospect

A 200cm former basketball star from a small Victorian town was one of the first players picked in the 2025 AFL draft. Here’s everything you need to know about Cooper Duff-Tytler.

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