‘Fuming’: Blues star shown door after snub
Carlton fan-favourite Matthew Kennedy is reportedly one of three players shown the door just days after he was seen looking “filthy”.
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AFL’s former million-dollar man cut loose
Carlton has shown five players the door with the club confirming a former million-dollar player is among those delisted for the AFL season.
How do McRae’s old Pies keep the flag window open?
The premiership defence never got going at Collingwood. And next year the Pies will be older again. How does Craig McRae get this team back in the top eight?
Footy power couple’s huge personal reveal
Collingwood star Josh Daicos has dropped a huge personal reveal while lapping up the off-season in Greece.
‘He’s our captain’: Bombers, Saints shut down Merrett trade rumour
Zach Merrett has been linked to a monster offer from St Kilda in recent days, but JON RALPH reports the Saints and Bombers have denied any chance of the detail being done.
Star Blue axed in mass cull
Carlton has taken a quick axe to its list after failing to win a final and an injury-prone star has felt the cut.
Injury riddled to intercept force: How Cat overcame struggles
Entering the year uncontracted and struggling for continuity, Jack Henry hasn’t missed a beat — or a game — this year. He opens up on his season and Geelong’s tall call at selection.
Cat returns with scars of horror injury
The 50 staples running across the top of his head at training on Monday showed the severity of Gary Rohan’s skull surgery.
How Hokball took AFL by storm, but became Hawthorn’s undoing
The Hawks turned their year around with a thrilling style of play, but ultimately they couldn’t get it done in a semi final. MATTHEW FORREST reviews their season and looks ahead.
Ginni against the world: How long can it really last?
The brilliance and magnitude of the Hawks’ small forwards provided great fodder for footy fans all year, but Jon Ralph asks, how long can they sustain having a target on their backs?
Port overcome Hawks in classic to book prelim date with Swans
Port Adelaide and Hawthorn have put on a final for the ages, with the Power emerging from the week from hell to book a date with Sydney in a preliminary final next Friday.
New Dees president dragged into ugly courtroom board stoush
Melbourne’s newly-installed president Brad Green has been named in fresh Federal Court proceedings launched against the club by Glen Bartlett.
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.
Roos president turns up heat on Clarko
The Kangaroos president has called for coaching stability but laid out her view of the 2024 season in no uncertain terms.
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.
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.
Revealed: Saints’ $6m last-ditch bid to keep Battle
St Kilda’s last-ditch attempt to keep Josh Battle at Moorabbin has been revealed as the defender explained why he chose Hawthorn after months after haggling from both clubs.
Saints star makes call despite last-ditch $6m bid
St Kilda interceptor Josh Battle has made a call on his AFL future, with a huge compensation question emerging from his near $6 million contract.
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?
Dogs to face second legal claim over alleged historical sex abuse
The Western Bulldogs are facing a second potentially devastating legal action over alleged abuse by a convicted pedophile who volunteered at the club in the 1980s, reports MARK ROBINSON.
Several Crows still in limbo after latest re-signings
A pair of promising defenders have signed on at Adelaide, but a number of Crows remain in limbo as the club prepares for a bumper trade period.
No, thanks: Crow turns back on Collingwood trade
Collingwood came hard at Mark Keane in an attempt to get the key defender back at the club. But the Irishman isn’t going anywhere, recommitting long term at the Crows.
Zorko: Reason Lions can lift again
The Lions are adamant they still have plenty left in them after their emotional weekend win over the GWS Giants.
‘Significant issue’: Lions star to play through pain
The fact Brisbane star Lachie Neale is in the running for a third Brownlow Medal is more staggering given his injury reveal after leaving Sydney in a moon boot.
Freo spearhead’s surprise role in AFLW star’s career-changing move
A forgotten Dockers forward has been revealed as one of the unlikely sources of inspiration behind Fremantle’s best AFLW score under coach Lisa Webb. ELIZA REILLY finds out more.
AFL Finals locked in after absurd final day
In one of the closest finals races in recent memory, the eighth and final place on the AFL ladder has gone right down to the wire.
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.
‘Didn’t really want to go back’: Why Andrew signed monster deal
Two main factors made Mac Andrew decide to sign the AFL’s biggest-ever deal and stay on the Gold Coast. He tells CALLUM DICK why he didn’t want to return to Melbourne.
‘I’ve hated them’: Rising Star braces for fiery Sydney Derby
A big week is about to get even bigger for Greater Western Sydney young gun Kaitlyn Srhoj after she received this week’s AFLW Rising Star nomination ahead of her first Sydney Derby.
‘Disgrace’: Australia reacts to blunt Welcome
An unexpected comment in an unusual Welcome to Country before the GWS Giants’ finals defeat has divided Australia.
‘Disgrace’: ‘Sore loser’ Hawks torn to shreds
Sam Mitchell had been widely praised for his handling of Friday night’s fiery final — but Hawthorn’s antics have now been branded “pathetic”.
Rockliff: Hinkley punishment a ‘disgrace’
Tom Rockliff has gone into bat for his old coach Ken Hinkley, calling the AFL’s $20,000 fine a ‘disgrace’ – and declaring the game has bigger problems than cracking down on characters.
The two ‘best mates’ integral to Sydney’s flag dreams
For a decade, Jake Lloyd and Harry Cunningham have quietly gone about their business. So often they’re critical to the Swans’ success, and Friday’s preliminary final will be no different.
‘Not sure yet’: Big call looms for Swans
A veteran who missed a premiership at Collingwood last season could get a finals reprieve for the Sydney Swans this Friday.
Left-field candidate emerges in race for top Eagles job
West Coast has been rebuffed by many high-profile candidates for their vacant coaching job, but MARK DUFFIELD reveals a former Bomber and Collingwood coach is being considered.
Go-slow Eagles leave trade targets in limbo
There are a host of quality players lining up to head west this off-season. But the uncertainty about West Coast’s next senior coach threatens to become a key factor which could hamper the Eagles’ plans.
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