Track watch: Former No.1 pick eyes second chance at Dees
Mature-age draftee Aidan Johnson is firming for an early debut at Melbourne, while a player taken with the first pick only a few years ago is pushing for an SSP spot at the Demons.
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Saints sweating on fresh King knee concern, triple-injury blow
The fitness of star Saint Max King is again in the spotlight after the key forward was among three Saints to leave the training track early on Friday.
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.
Why new Suns skipper thinks Rowell will reject Vic clubs
Gold Coast have a new captain who is full of belief that Matt Rowell will spurn the advances of rival clubs and re-sign with the Suns beyond 2025. Plus, details on Touk Miller’s knee concern.
Match sim intel: Horse returns, young Swans shine, Mills’ move
With former coach John Longmire watching on, a number young Swans took it up to their more experience teammates in another high-intensity four-quarter hitout. Here’s how it all played out.
Miracles, heartache: Watch the 25 biggest AFL moments this century
Dom Sheed steals the 2018 flag? Carey vs the Roos? Bulldogs win it all? Some of the biggest moments in AFL history have come this century. Watch our top 25 and have your say on the best.
AFL grand final hero banned for headbutting, kicking
Richmond premiership star Marlion Pickett is again in deep trouble after copping a huge pre-finals ban for a shocking incident with another ex-AFL star during a three quarter time break.
10 Dockers rated: Action Jackson poses selection headache
Fremantle has completed its final hitout before its clash with the Indigenous All Stars next week. ELIZA REILLY rates a host of Dockers and provides an injury update.
‘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.
Best 23 locked in? Crows unleash four-headed monster
If what we saw from Adelaide’s forward line on Friday is a sign of things to come, opposition defenders are officially on notice. Get all the intel as the Crows reveal more about their best side.
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.
‘Put us before himself’: Selwood’s legacy to live on in young stars
Troy Selwood shaped the next generation in his role at Geelong Grammar. Cricket future star Ollie Peake bravely opens up on Selwood’s significant impact and the students’ touching tribute to him this week.
Blues lock in new president after Sayers scandal
Carlton has appointed its new club president, taking over from Luke Sayers after his resignation in January. MATT FORREST has the details.
Five defenders you MUST consider in SuperCoach, including one big sleeper
Stuck with who you should pick in your SuperCoach defence? Check out these five options in this FREE guide – including a bona fide superstar coaches are sleeping on.
Gutted ex-Eagles boss calls for change after Hunter death
Former Eagles boss Dalton Gooding has revealed he pushed for a club-controlled funding program for former stars during his time at West Coast, in the wake of the tragic death of Adam Hunter.
AFL flags pre-season changes to help end concussion epidemic
Pre-season has long been considered a danger period for concussions in the AFL, and changes could soon be coming at your club every summer.
Revealed: Monster price Eagles will have to pay for Harley
Harley Reid, Colby McKercher and Ryley Sanders are among the young guns entering contract negotiations this season – and they won’t be cheap for their clubs to keep. JON RALPH has the trade and contract latest.
It was Dustin’s call: Hardwick revelation over Martin’s Suns move
Damien Hardwick has lifted the lid on why Richmond superstar Dustin Martin decided against a move to the Gold Coast Suns after the pair were “in dialogue” over a move north.
Sheezel the forward? Clarko hints at Roos shuffle
Nick Larkey, Jack Darling and Harry Sheezel? North Melbourne has given a hint one of its biggest talents could be used as an attacking weapon in 2025. See full track notes here.
Port could make succession plan official before round 1
It’s been long speculated, but Port Adelaide is now considering going public on an official plan that would set the club’s next coach in stone. See the exclusive details.
SuperCoach alert: Defensive cheapie unlikely for round 0
One of the year’s top SuperCoach bargains is unlikely to be fit for the start of the season after another pre-season setback. CALLUM DICK has details.
Sanders? Flynn? Best bargain? Big SuperCoach questions answered
Who are the rookie locks? Can we trust Luke Beveridge? How do we best use Flex? The Phantom is back to answer the burning SuperCoach questions of the pre-season.
‘Cut me pretty deep’: Noble breaks silence on flag axing, trade
John Noble has broken his silence over his infamous axing from the Pies side on their path to the 2023 flag, and the moment he knew he would request a trade.
Cat’s racism message, All-Stars hopes amid Indigenous decline
Indigenous representation is waning in the AFL and Geelong sensation Lawson Humphries feels the All-Stars clash can help change that. Plus, he reflects on how to curb racist abuse.
Hunter tragedy latest shock to strike the ‘good-time Eagles’
Ben Cousins was the poster boy for the downfall of West Coast before his remarkable life turnaround. Adam Hunter’s tragic death is the latest example that not every Eagle was as lucky.
Track Watch: Doubts grow over star Sun’s Opening Round chances
The Suns could be on the verge of a major Opening Round blow, with one of their brightest stars now officially in doubt to make their first clash of the season against the Bombers.
SuperCoach alert: Dogs flag midfield magnet madness
Look away now SuperCoach teams. Western Bulldogs have declared ‘flexibility’ the key trait they want from players this year in a worrying sign for a team already known for its magnet moves.
Frontrunner emerges between VFL heroes for final Dogs list spot
After battling for a place on the Bulldogs’ list all summer, one of the bigger names in the VFL has taken a giant step towards fulfilling their AFL dream.
Ralph: Goodwin’s future could decide what Kozzie does next
Kysaiah Pickett is close to his coach Simon Goodwin. It’s one reason he’s yet to ask for a trade to Fremantle. But as JON RALPH writes, all that could change this year.
Is Clarry back? Ominous signs as star Dee dominates match sim
Clayton Oliver took his faultless pre-season up a notch this week, showing signs he’s ready to be back to his dominant best and lead Melbourne’s midfield in 2025.
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