Draft depth puts future of Magpies trio in limbo
This year’s AFL draft is being praised for its incredible depth, putting the futures of dozens of AFL players on hold, including three key position Magpies.
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Make me a Saint: Recent Port recruit plots move from Alberton
The Power went hard at talls in the 2023 trade period, now one of them looks to already be headed out the door after failing to keep his place in the best 23 this season.
Media Street: Channel 7 star walks away in industry bombshell
The football media landscape is changing dramatically with an AFL great to walk out the door completely, following the defections of Kane Cornes and Caroline Wilson.
Ranked: How important the trade period is for every Victorian club
The Lions are only getting better, while the Swans are the masters of finding trade value. So how do the Victorian teams catch up? Jon Ralph ranks the importance of every Vic team’s off-season.
World class: The agenda-setting force behind the AFL’s rise
Thirty years ago there were 48 authorised reporters covering the AFL. Now, nothing gets through to the ‘keeper. It’s another reason why the best time in the AFL now.
Why are AFL crowds up? Simple – the game’s never been better
The prophets of doom can preach what they like, but the facts show an undeniable fact. The AFL has never been in better shape as fans vote with their feet by flocking to the footy.
A truly national game: Why the best time in the AFL is now
Two teams from two different states with a week to go, can any Australian sport better capture the truly national appeal of the AFL? What the Sydney v Brisbane grand final really means.
‘Hurt’ Boak speaks on future as Port exit meetings begin
Exit meetings are underway at Alberton as Port Adelaide weighs up the big calls in order to improve its list again for next year. Will veteran Travis Boak play on? Get the latest here.
‘Enormous’ Werribee end 31-year premiership drought
Werribee are kings of the VFL jungle for the first time since 1993 after one of the all-time great grand finals with the Norm Goss Medal winner doing his AFL chances no harm.
Draft intel: Academy gun’s insane numbers on big stage
Father-son prospect Levi Ashcroft wasn’t the only draft hope to shine in the Coates Talent League grand final. See every player’s SuperCoach score here.
Lions to dedicate flag to ‘favourite son’
The Lions have been given extra incentive to win Saturday’s AFL grand final after an injury suffered by one of the team’s most popular players.
Tassie heartbreak? Fox could be the odd man out
The only Tasmanian in line to play in the AFL Grand Final may be one of the hard luck stories as the Sydney captain bids to return. But there is a case to play him.
Footy’s most exclusive club beckons for Lions skipper
Lachie Neale will be right in the mix to join arguably footy’s greatest club on Monday night, the 3x Brownlow club. One of the members says, Neale would be a welcome addition.
Danger learns fate for contentious tackle
The AFL has handed down its findings from Saturday’s thrilling preliminary final, including a contentious Patrick Dangerfield tackle.
Why Lions star is ‘the most relieved man in football’
Star veteran Dayne Zorko won’t be feeling relieved just because of Brisbane’s stunning victory over the Cats. Plus will Patrick Dangerfield be free to play in Round 1?
‘Something special’: Lions reach grand final
The Brisbane Lions have done it again, storming back from another big deficit to stun the Cats and reach this year’s grand final.
Rayner redemption: How Lion defied ugly ‘big moment’ tag
The critics were circling Cam Rayner after his flop in last year’s Grand Final. And at halftime on Saturday, they were lining up again. GLENN MCFARLANE examines how the maligned Lion turned matchwinner.
Grand Final Week preview: What’s happening in Melbourne
Victorians will be gripped by footy fever this week ahead of the AFL Grand Final. Here’s all the action fans can expect in Melbourne before the big game.
Sydney’s to lose? Where AFL Grand Final will be decided
It’s the all-conquering Swans against the AFL’s new Houdini side Brisbane — and it promises to be a Grand Final for the ages. CHRIS CAVANAGH breaks down where it will be won and lost.
Lions roar into another grand final after Cat capitulation
Brisbane Lions will meet Sydney in this year’s Grand Final after staging an incredible second-half comeback against Geelong, with Cam Rayner the hero.
Whateley’s perfect call for ‘Messi’ moment
Gryan Miers’ moment of magic brought back memories of a hilarious viral incident during Saturday’s huge final at the MCG.
Star Swan learns fate after Port high shot
A Sydney Swans veteran has learned his grand final fate after his high shot on Port Adelaide star Zak Butters at the SCG.
Inside the Power rooms: The ‘s**t feeling’ and a message for 2025
For the fourth time under Ken Hinkley, Port Adelaide fell at the preliminary final hurdle. Power defender Aliir Aliir opens up on what the latest failure means to the group. Plus, Ken hits back.
‘We love him so much’: Rozee backs Ken as despondent Power lands home
Power players and coaches looked grim after a fourth prelim final drubbing — but the side’s captain says Hinkley remains the right man for the job.
Power loss raises big questions – and delivers one simple answer
There was plenty of optimism leading in that this time might be different for Port Adelaide. But it wasn’t – the Power was taught another finals lesson. MATT TURNER looks at what happened.
Just bored, Dusty? Suns to probe star, contract details revealed
Dustin Martin will be asked to convince the Gold Coast of his desire to play on as the details of a potential contract offer come to light. JON RALPH has more.
The night famous names became finals heroes in their own right
With backs to the wall, coming off four consecutive finals losses, Port Adelaide needed new September heroes. Enter two names synonymous with the big stage. Watch the video.
Teen footy player in coma after violent brawl
A 17-year-old was flown to hospital in a critical condition after a violent brawl at a grand final game in Adelaide on Saturday.
‘A wasted opportunity’: Shattered Giant reflects on stunning loss
The Giants were on the wrong end of the second-biggest comeback in finals history against the Lions. Afterwards, it wasn’t devastation, but stunned silence due to what had just happened.
‘Not for white people’: Blunt AFL Welcome
There has been a highly unusual Welcome to Country prior to the Brisbane Lions’ stunning comeback victory over GWS.
Giants ‘won’t recover’ after stunning defeat
The Brisbane Lions have come from the clouds to crush the GWS Giants’ dreams and keep their AFL premiership hopes alive.
Goalkicking woes? How Daniher shed Lions curse to seal epic
Brisbane’s goalkicking had been under the microscope all season — headlined by Joe Daniher. LACHLAN MCKIRDY examines how the Lions spearhead answered the critics in the most emphatic way possible.
Ginnivan’s stunning Instagram confession
While Ken Hinkley’s outburst overshadowed Port’s big win, Jack Ginnivan quietly made a jaw-dropping confession over his Insta post.
Hok to the future: Eight reasons Hawks will be better in 2025
After taking the AFL by storm with Hokball, Hawthorn’s brigade of young stars will face huge expectations in 2025. GLENN MCFARLANE looks at why Sam Mitchell’s side will be even better.
Please explain: Sicily doubles down as AFL puts heat on Ken
Hawthorn skipper James Sicily has spoken out about last night’s heated exchange with Power coach Ken Hinkley – an incident that has now drawn an official ‘please explain’ from the AFL.
Another wasted year? Dogs leave Bevo facing blowtorch
The coach is under pressure. Stars want out. And another season which promised so much ended with disappointment. How do the Bulldogs finally turn talent into success in 2025?
Ralph: Dusty doesn’t owe cynical Tigers fans a thing
If Dustin Martin does move to the Suns, he’s not Dusty the Deserter, he doesn’t owe the Tiger army anything, writes Jon Ralph. But there’s a key question the legend must answer.
Surgery adds to Hawks skipper Sicily’s pain
The post-script of Hawthorn’s painful semi-final loss to Port Adelaide has taken another turn with James Sicily set to undergo surgery on the shoulder injury he carried for much of the year.
Seething Sam will ‘absolutely not’ talk to Ken after Ginni sledge
‘We have a young player who had some very aggressive words said to him by a much older man’ – Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell was left stunned and furious after what happened last night.
Ginni’s big concession amid ‘embarrassing infatuation’
James Sicily defended teammate Jack Ginnivan on the field on Friday night and he’s done it again off it. But he did reveal one thing the provocative forward told the group during the week.
Matthews: ‘Smartarse’ Ken should be embarrassed
AFL legend Leigh Matthews has slammed Ken Hinkley’s post-match sledge aimed at Jack Ginnivan as the league weighs up whether to penalise the Power coach. HAVE YOUR SAY
The Sam Mitchell evolution: How ‘acquired taste’ changed his ways
He was an acquired taste. He wasn’t the most favoured bloke in the playing group. He was too brutal. Those who played with Sam Mitchell paint a similar picture. But his transformation to coach today is the true work of art.
Marshall cleared last night – but career under a cloud today
Despite returning to the field on Friday night, Port Adelaide forward Todd Marshall has entered concussion protocols after copping yet another head knock.
Player ratings: The key to Port keeping flag dream alive
Port Adelaide was desperate on Friday night – and no one typified the Power’s renewed fight more than Willem Drew. Is he set for a bigger job next week? We rate every player.
Robbo: Let’s not hang Kenny for Ginnivan taunt
Under the pressure-cooker of footy, Ken Hinkley’s side produced their finest hour. But with all eyes on what happened after, Mark Robinson writes, let’s not hang Ken for the incident.
Lions ready for giant response from Greene
The Lions are expecting a response from Giants star Toby Greene after he was asked by his coach to lift in Saturday night’s sudden-death finals affair.
The ‘rare injury’ which had Papley fearing for premiership dream
Tom Papley has revealed how he kept his pre-qualifying final car crash from coach John Longmire and opened up on the mid-season injury which had him fearing the worst.
AFL Rich 100: Footy’s mega earners, millionaires revealed
The AFL Rich 100 for 2024 is here. There are new faces, a few big surprises and, of course, some eye-catching contracts for all the wrong reasons. See the full list and have your say.
Dusty, Suns in talks over bombshell move
Dustin Martin has held talks about continuing his AFL career under his premiership coach Damien Hardwick on the Gold Coast. MARK ROBINSON has exclusive details.
Explained: Why West Coast is happy to lose Darling
He’s one of the greatest goalkickers in West Coast history — but Jack Darling is destined to finish his career elsewhere. MARK DUFFIELD explains why and assesses the state of play for the club’s other out-of-contract players.
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