Dons president: We made significant progress in 2024
Essendon won just three of its last 11 games last season as the finals-winning drought continued. But president David Barham says the platform is being built ‘that will bring sustained success’.
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Track watch: Blues bolter stakes claim for midfield berth
Cripps. Walsh. Cerra. Hewett — and now Jagga Smith. But it was another young gun who has staked an early claim to be part of Carlton’s engine room in 2025.
Track watch: Draftee shines as Dean Cox era gets underway
One of Sydney’s fresh faces stole the show as the Dean Cox era got underway less than 24 hours after John Longmire stepped down as coach. LACHLAN MCKIRDY was there.
‘Really unfortunate’: Saint turned Cat reflects on academy snubs
Academy prospect Lenny Hofmann was overlooked by the Saints, but still got his chance at Geelong. However, a fellow Saints NGA product wasn’t so lucky.
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Crows’ Dawson boost, why all eyes are on Josh Rachele
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Luckless Cat out, but will Danger return after bold declaration?
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‘Out of our hands’: Dusty 300th call made
Amid rumours Dustin Martin could retire as soon as he plays game 300, the Tigers have confirmed when and where that should be.
Swans’ wish for ‘next generation’ plan
A big signature was worth celebrating for the Sydney Swans but there’s another one coach John Longmire needs for his ultimate plan.
The big questions that need to be asked at Melbourne
Simon Goodwin is a man who eyeballs his troops – and he would’ve done so in the wake of Sunday’s horror show. But is personnel the biggest problem? JAY CLARK dives deep into the club’s issues.
Ex-Suns coach makes secret AFL return at rival club
Just under a year after his sacking from the Gold Coast Suns, Stuart Dew has made his AFL return, this time helping the Suns’ biggest rival.
‘It was black’: Shock update on star Pie
Collingwood great Nathan Buckley has given an alarming update on Jamie Elliott, with the star forward’s career now in doubt.
‘Unfinished business’ behind massive contract
The Lions have overcome interest from rival clubs to keep one of their best players in Brisbane for at least another seven years.
AFL’s best key defender locked away on monster deal
GWS have re-signed one of their most important players to a massive deal that will surely keep him at the club for the rest of his career.
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