Track watch: Beefed-up Martin sets standard for Dons
Essendon’s new mantra was clear during an early pre-season session on Friday. JOSH BARNES brings you all the key track notes from Tullamarine.
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Oliver makes pre-season statement after failed trade drama
Clayton Oliver has returned almost two weeks early for pre-season as he aims to put a “stinker” behind him and reclaim his mantle as one of the AFL’s premier midfielders.
$10m Tom? Rivals set to test Blues’ TDK resolve again
Tom De Koning is on track to become one of footy’s highest-paid players – it’s just a matter of whether it’s at Carlton or elsewhere. JON RALPH has the latest on the ruckman’s future.
Robbo: Saints shafted on fixture, and Bassat should be filthy
After St Kilda president Andrew Bassat’s clips at the AFL Draft system, you’d have every right to be sceptical about their 2025 fixture compared to some other clubs, writes Mark Robinson.
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‘Wish we could have been better’: Greene’s admission on GWS antics
GWS captain Toby Greene has spoken publicly for the first time on the club’s infamous Wacky Wednesday, admitting his regrets about the controversial event.
Dees players caught up in Smith drugs drama to avoid penalties
Ex-teammates of banned AFL player Joel Smith will not be penalised, the AFL has confirmed. It comes after Smith learned his fate.
Dockers enter new era as club legend stands down
Fremantle great Peter Bell will depart the Dockers after seven seasons in a key off-field role — and says it was a difficult call to depart the club where he is revered.
The missing detail in Melbourne’s review
The findings of Melbourne’s football department review are in — with a surprising lack of detail on one issue that plagued the club throughout 2024.
‘Salutary lesson’: AFL confirms career-ending ban
As the AFL confirmed a career-ending ban for Melbourne’s Joel Smith the league boss said it should be a lesson to all players.
Warner: Pert’s exit signals Dees’ cleansing of boardroom debacle
Gary Pert says he’s leaving the Dees on his terms. Kate Roffey said the same. But Melbourne fans aren’t stupid, it’s clear the cleansing of the Dees’ board debacle is on, writes Michael Warner.
Danger, veterans sign on as Cats land another Gaelic young gun
Three Geelong premiership players who remained unsigned have now been locked in, including captain Patrick Dangerfield. Plus, the Cats have a new Irish addition.
‘Sad day’: Dees hail Pert impact after CEO quits top job
Melbourne chief executive Gary Pert has quit, capping a year of off-field turmoil that has engulfed the club and claimed several big-name scalps.
Robbo: Pert firm on culture and claims ‘I don’t regret what I said’
In a laid-bare interview hours after announcing his departure from Melbourne, Gary Pert tells Mark Robinson he does not regret the claims he made about the Dees’ culture in 2023.
Disgraced AFL legend maintains innocence
Disgraced AFL legend Barry Cable has maintained his innocence over historical sexual abuse allegations dating back almost 60 years.
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