Jamarra Ugle-Hagan says he’s finally in a good place – but it’s been a long way back. In a harrowing interview, the young star reveals he was driven to the brink of despair and contemplated taking his own life this year.
Carlton’s stuttering 2025 campaign is teetering on the brink – and what happens from here is vital for a number of reasons. Is it too late for some? GLENN McFARLANE takes a closer look.
On this date last year, Carlton sat second on the ladder. After what happened on Saturday, the Blues can no longer dismiss the hysteria as supporter angst – it’s real, writes SCOTT GULLAN.
If you go after Nick Daicos, you best not miss. And that’s exactly what happened at Marvel Stadium, even if Ross Lyon had some questions about how Daicos was umpired.
Alastair Clarkson has declared North Melbourne is “still nowhere near where we want to go” despite showcasing its improvement in a 93-point turnaround from its Good Friday loss to Carlton.
Jamarra Ugle-Hagan in back in the corridors at Whitten Oval – but plenty of work has to be done to rebuild trust. Scott Gullan reveals what happened in Jamarra’s first week back.
Max King is set for another bout of surgery on his troublesome knee, which will rule the Saints spearhead out for the season. Jay Clark has the details.
Back-to-back wins had Port Adelaide believing again. But with it all on the line Saturday, Ken Hinkley’s side produced its worst start to the season – and the Swans took full advantage.
Despite an empty Marvel Stadium last week, the AFL says crowds are warming to Thursday night games – and another marquee timeslot is being eyed off. See what the league’s fixture boss thinks and have your say.
From writing children’s books to opening a cafe and playing Nintendo with celebrities, Marcus Bontempelli’s off-field presence has never loomed larger – and it’s a blessing for the Bulldogs.
Chris Scott called Friday night’s loss ‘a disaster’ – but isn’t worried about the Cats in the long-term as his side was dismantled by a hungry Lions side.
Northern clubs’ academies have come under fresh attack ahead of the most compromised draft in AFL history, with the Saints labelling this year a ‘tipping point’. See their case here.
Silvagni. Frawley. Doull. Jakovich. Rance. So many of the AFL’s modern greats have been defenders. Who should a new medal honouring defensive brilliance be named after? YOUR SAY
A Bomber may seek a fresh start at season’s end, while another could have played his last game in the AFL. Jon Ralph has the latest.
A big-name buyer is the frontrunner to secure Hawthorn’s Waverley Park headquarters after it emerged the historic site was on the market.
The ‘Kid with the Lid’ might soon be graduating as budding GWS superstar Darcy Jones looks to shake the tag and become one of the most damaging players in the competition.
Carlton started the year in the premiership conversation. Four months later, the Blues’ season could be over by Saturday evening. Nathan Buckley previews Super Saturday.
Collingwood wants to keep its brigade of over-30s — including Brody Mihocek. But as the market for forwards heats up, rivals are eyeing the spearhead with his contract talks on hold.
Warwick Capper has just capped off a week from hell, starting with allegations of “groping and grabbing” at a Grand Final party and ending with a spray from Wayne Carey.
A Grand Final was slipping away. Then, a self-proclaimed ‘fat kid from Albany’ thrust himself into West Coast history. Jeremy McGovern opens up after his forced retirement.
Critics laughed at GWS Giants when they traded up to make Aaron Cadman the first pick in 2022 — but, it was all part of the master plan to land the club’s long-term spearhead. Lachlan McKirdy finds out more.
Essendon didn’t disgrace themselves against a superior side away from home. But it is clear what the club is lacking — and Brad Scott’s legacy depends on it.
There’s only one major award missing from Patrick Dangerfield’s trophy cabinet, but his place among the best is secure. Jon Ralph and Glenn McFarlane rank footy’s most decorated players this century.
Shai Bolton was one of the instigators of several skirmishes in Fremantle’s fiery win over Essendon on Thursday night – and his scoreboard taunt had the footy world talking.
Patrick Dangerfield is set to play game 350 on Friday night, but could he go further and reach one of footy’s most exclusive clubs? See what the Geelong skipper thinks here.
Nat Fyfe deserves the chance to add to his incredible legacy and play his first finals series since 2015. But Eliza Reilly writes, it’s over to Justin Longmuir to get him there.
They might have the reigning Brownlow Medallist, but Carlton’s one-two punch in the midfield doesn’t even crack Mick McGuane’s top 10. Agree? Disagree? HAVE YOUR SAY.
The next generation of talent will take centre stage when the U18 Girls AFLW National Championships kicks off on Sunday. Here are the best 35 draft-eligible players to watch.
Sure, Bailey Smith and Max Holmes are flying – but, as GARRY LYON writes, they aren’t the key to a third Chris Scott premiership. Goodluck trying to stop what is.
Charlie Curnow has been named to face the Kangaroos, but the addition of another big man will have Blues fans on edge. Meanwhile, Oscar Allen may have played his last game as an Eagle.
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