Neal-Bullen firming for leadership role at Crows
Adelaide’s oldest recruit in seven years has already become a mentor at West Lakes. Here’s why the man known as Nibbler is likely to sink his teeth into an official leadership role.
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‘Everyone gets cut up’: Cats star’s message to critics after Rowell link
Gold Coast bull Matt Rowell has been linked to Geelong, and Gryan Miers has a message for those criticising the Cats’ approach.
Cornes’ mind blown by Lions trade bomb
Following the Brisbane Lions’ links with one of the AFL’s best key forwards, Kane Cornes has eviscerated the reigning premiers.
Next steps for Richmond’s ‘ACL quintet’ revealed
Richmond were decimated by injury in 2024, particularly knee complaints. Now, Richmond’s “ACL quintet” are taking the next step in their road back to the top level.
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Put me in, coach: Jagga lays down round 1 plans
No. 3 pick Jagga Smith has put an early debut on the agenda as he reveals he hasn’t just been training as a midfielder ahead of his first season at Carlton.
How Saints solve midfield mystery in finals hunt
St Kilda is still desperate for a big fish, but will a revamped midfield in 2025 prove they already have the answers? SIMEON THOMAS-WILSON examines their prospects.
Exodus 2.0: Will Lynch be a Tiger beyond 2025?
Richmond’s mass exodus might not be over, with Tom Lynch entering the last year of a lucrative deal in 2025. MATT TURNER delves into his future and what this year will hold for the Tigers.
Crystal ball: Gruelling start to heap pressure on Bombers
Essendon is facing one of the toughest starts of any side to 2025, a crunch season where the club needs to make inroads under Brad Scott. See every club’s predicted first six rounds here.
Track Watch: Petracca up and running days after cracking ribs
Christian Petracca’s pre-season took a major hit at Dees training last Friday, but the superstar midfielder appears to have shaken off his latest rib injury as Melbourne hit the track on Monday.
Sorry Pies: Flying Keane shows what Collingwood missed out on
Collingwood circled Mark Keane for much of last year, only for the defender to stay in Adelaide. And as SIMEON THOMAS-WILSON reports, the Irishman looms as a key figure as the Crows chase a finals return.
Why navy blue will be Hawks fans’ least favourite colour in 2025
Hawks fans were among the most confident (annoying?) footy fans in season 2024, and this year, as well as barracking for the brown and gold, they will have added incentive to hope Carlton disappoints.
Chief football writer Mark Robinson calls time on legendary career
After more than four decades in journalism, Herald Sun chief football writer Mark Robinson is calling time on his legendary career, fulfilling his passion covering footy.
Track Watch: Draper still managed, Rachele impresses upon return
Crows captain Jordan Dawson says he couldn’t have been more impressed by Josh Rachele’s 2024 dropping, as the Crows made their pre-season return with Sid Draper still being eased back.
Track Watch: International voyage aids Power’s young guns
Two Port Adelaide young guns hope a trip to the USA might be enough for them and the club to get past nagging soft tissue injuries, as the Power made their pre-season return on Thursday.
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