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Buddy Franklin’s drastic move as cyclone closes in
Buddy Franklin’s Gold Coast mansion is under serious threat from Cyclone Alfred and the AFL great is taking drastic action.
AFL season guide: Every club’s predicted finish as new fixture locked in
The first bounce of a new AFL season is almost here and CODE Sports has everything you need to know about the 2025 campaign — including where our experts are tipping each team to finish.
Garry Lyon: How Mitchell, Hawks learned to finally move past Clarko
If Sydney’s was a “conscious uncoupling”, Hawthorn’s succession plan was more War of the Roses. As GARRY LYON writes, the Hawks have finally emerged from Alastair Clarkson’s shadow.
SuperCoach cult hero reveals secret 2025 plan, ‘super spuds’
Abdul – aka The SCodfather – finished fourth overall in SuperCoach with a unique selection strategy. See the ‘spuds’ he hopes can win him $50k in 2025.
Country club’s fight for survival
Rumours have swirled about North Shore’s future, but the storied Geelong club is fighting hard.
‘Most reasonable outcome’: AFL moves cancelled games
The AFL is entering uncharted territory with its time slot for one of the two postponed Opening Round matches.
Download your NEW 2025 AFL tipping chart
The 2025 AFL season hasn’t even started yet but there’s fixture chaos already! Download the latest AFL tipping chart to go up against your friends and family in footy tipping.
Favourite son returns to Pies after recruiting cleanout
After a restructuring of their football department, the Magpies are set to welcome home a favourite son to run their recruiting program.
Inside Mini’s rallying cry to lift Eagles off the canvas
New coach Andrew McQualter has his eyes set firmly on lifting the Eagles back into contention. Go inside his inspiring address at West Coast’s season launch.
Locked in: clubs finalise lists for 2025 VFL season
More than 300 newcomers, from AFL retirees and discards to Coates Talent League graduates and local hopefuls, have been added to VFL lists for the 2025 season.
Saints double down on bayside future
St Kilda’s bayside push has taken its first step with one of its brightest young players committing to the club on a long-term extension.
Nine overlooked SuperCoach guns to blow your rivals out of the water
Some of the best scorers in SuperCoach are being ignored by most of the competition. See the players who can set your team apart from the pack.
Teams: The bolter from Gippsland confirmed as first debutant
Not long ago, Tom Hanily was walking cows up the hill of his uncle’s farm in Leongatha after being overlooked in the draft. On Friday, he will play his first AFL game.
16 changes: Al Paton’s new-look SuperCoach side
Injuries, fixture changes and pre-season performances have forced expert Al Paton into a total SuperCoach rebuild. SEE HIS TEAM.
Don’t panic: Ultimate SuperCoach opening round guide
SuperCoach officially starts in round 1 when the Tigers and Blues meet at the MCG. Here’s everything you need to know when the footy starts this weekend.
Opening Round cyclone chaos and advice from last year’s winner! | Breaking Even with Al Paton
Cycle Alfred has forced changes to the AFL fixture and created new opportunities in SuperCoach. 2024 SuperCoach champion Joven May joins host Al Paton and Patch to break down what the fixture changes mean for our teams, and the players who are now on the selection radar.
Browny’s Podcast is back for 2025! Browny performed with Pearl Jam, Campbell got into a fight on the train and is Opening Round actually going ahead?
Browny’s Podcast
AAMI Community Series scores, stats, and hype! | The Phantom’s Lair
The AAMI Community Series is over, Opening Round is just around the corner, and our SuperCoach teams have changed at least 8,000 times! The Phantom is joined by Simeon Thomas-Wilson and Dos to break down the biggest takeaways from the AAMI Community Series, the best and worst SuperCoach scores, and more importantly – who had the juiciest roles!
Voss sounds off on Opening Round as Blues star firms for R1
The Opening Round concept remains under fire, with Carlton coach Michael Voss the latest to hit out at the idea, as the Blues continue to prepare for their season opener against Richmond.
Swans to unveil Papley clone
Sydney will blood two debutants in the blockbuster against Hawthorn – an ex-Saint and a small forward who has drawn comparisons to Tom Papley.
Buying the Hype! Which SuperCoach picks are locked in in after pre-season?
The Phantom’s Lair crew reveal which picks they’ve locked in following pre-season action! SuperCoach AFL: The Official Podcast is out now where…
Dean Cox breaks news to Swans debutants
After being overlooked in his draft year, Tom Hanily is set to play his first AFL game for Sydney on Friday night. Plus, former Saint Ben Paton…
Team of the century: Roos that kept flame flickering at Arden St
This century has been littered with attempts to relocate the Kangaroos — but these players have all contributed to keeping the club at its true home. See North’s best side since 2000 here.
Will the Giants forwards struggle? | AFL Today Show
With Hogan and Stringer out injured, can the Giants find a way to kick a winning score?
Hawks will play in GF & Pies to miss 8?
AFL: Eagles Premiership player Will Schofield expects the Hawks to play in this year’s Grand Final, but expects Collingwood to once again miss…
SuperCoach BREAKOUT picks! The AFL captains make the big calls!
Who will be a bargain pick this year in SuperCoach? The AFL captains pick the breakout players who will take their game to the next level!
‘Get the f**k off’: Mitchell delivers brutal warning to Hawks
‘That team loses every f***ing game, I promise you’ – a behind-the-scenes documentary has highlighted the ruthless side of Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell over summer.
Who to pick FIRST in SuperCoach Draft? The AFL captains take their pick!
AFL captains make the call on who should go number one in SuperCoach Draft across the entire competition.
All eyes on Papley and Grundy ahead of opening round
All eyes are on Tom Papley and Brodie Grundy at Swans training ahead of opening round against the Hawks.
Suns chill on Rowell move talk
Gold Coast Suns understand the changing landscape of AFL player movement as much as any club and its why the club’s general manager is calm about Matt Rowell speaking with rivals.
Mills expects success under Dean Cox
AFL: Swans captain Callum Mills expects his side to continue their winning ways under new head coach Dean Cox.
McGuane’s Pressure Cooker: The coaches whose jobs are on line
The season hasn’t yet started, but some clubs and coaches are already under the pump with high expectations this year. MICK McGUANE has ranked every club 1-18 on the pressure index.
Crisp 7-games away from Stynes record
AFL: Jack Crisp will play his 250th game and his 238th game in a row – just seven games shy of Jim Stynes’ record of 244 – when the Pies face…
Pre-finals crisis meeting: How it ‘all went pear shaped’ for Jamarra
It’s been a turbulent off-season for Jamarra Ugle-Hagan and the Bulldogs. The flashpoint? A crisis meeting at the MCG discussing Luke Beveridge’s concerns about the young star.
‘He’s a great sounding board’
AFL: Ahead of his head coaching debut, Dean Cox has leaned on former mentor John Longmire as the Swans prepare for the Hawks.
$1 billion tax-free business: Calls to abolish AFL’s exemption
A new report has questioned the $1 billion-a-season AFL’s tax exemption and says it cannot be justified while the league’s bosses are being paid more than $11m a year.
‘The Bulldogs have got to move past him’
AFL: Garry Lyon has implored Dogs star Jamarra Ugle-Hagan to follow Clayton Oliver’s example, with the Demons star semmingly having healed his…
Bigger than Ablett? Geelong’s plan to help Smith shun spotlight
Gryan Miers first came across Bailey Smith when he kicked seven goals in a TAC Cup Grand Final. Eight years on, Miers says the Cats are determined to help their high-profile recruit deal with being Geelong’s newest rockstar.
‘Won’t take myself too seriously’: Ginnivan to star in fashion show
Hawthorn livewire Jack Ginnivan is joining other footy players on the Melbourne Fashion Festival catwalk and says he is looking forward to the “unique experience”.
Finals eliminator? Dons-Suns clash could be antidote to pre-finals bye
The AFL is yet to make a definitive call on when the postponed Opening Round clashes will take place, but one scenario could create the perfect 2025 season finale.
“I don’t know what I would have done”
AFL: Former Sydney Swans coach John Longmire has reflected on bloods heavy defeat in the 2024 AFL Grand Final after leaving the club.
Safety comes first as AFL postpone games
AFL: The AFL have put safety first as Cyclone Alfred hits the shores of Queensland while the NRL are facing player backlash for there decision…
“They hate it” – AFL to follow NRL?
AFL: The AFL’s divisive split opening round has come under criticism after the NRL’s opening round in Las Vegas set a benchmark for Australian…
AFL Midweek Madness – Ollie Florent Interview + Season Picks | AFL Today Show
AFL Midweek Madness – Swans Star Ollie Florent + Season Picks | AFL Today Show – Wednesday March 5. The AFL Today Show brought to you by TAB…
“Bitter sweet” – Hawks vs Swans to open
AFL: Hawks coach Sam Mitchell has declared his side are more than ready to open the 2025 AFL season when they take on the Swans in a rivalry…
Oliver has ‘point to prove’ in 2025
AFL: Former All-Australian Clayton Oliver is seeking redemption for the Demons in 2025 after nearly being traded to Geelong.
‘Get to 40’: Durable Pie determine to power past 250
Collingwood star Jack Crisp will become a 250-game player this weekend, but he has his eyes set on playing deep into his 30s — and maybe even to 40.
Ralph: PVL, NRL must be laughing at AFL’s Opening Round mess
The AFL’s Opening Round has been cut in half by Cyclone Alfred — an unavoidable scenario the league could not have planned for. But as JON RALPH writes, its handling of the natural disaster has left the AFL open to accusations of “lacking empathy”.
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