Father-son gun Hamill eager to show his dash for Dolphins
Steve Hamill was a much respected player and leader at Frankston. He wore No. 9 – and 30 years later his son, coming off a six-year stint at Adelaide, will wear the same jumper with pride.
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‘Potential All-Australian’: Former star backs Crow for huge year
A four-time AFL premiership great can see plenty of upside in a Crow that ‘has all the talent’ to become an All-Australian, if he stays fit.
Track Watch: Lions bolter emerges as possible Daniher replacement
All eyes at Brisbane match sim were on one recruit looking to fill a Joe Daniher-sized hole for the premiers. Turns out, a 19-year old young gun might be ready to take on the unenviable task.
‘Love you mate’: Emotional Fevola’s Troy Selwood tribute
Former teammates Brendan Fevola and Jonathan Brown have paid tribute to Troy Selwood after his death at the age of 40.
Bad Blues blood: Toll of Tuohy’s ‘stinging’ Bolton attack laid bare
Ex-Blue and Cat Zach Tuohy didn’t hold back in his book about former coach Brendon Bolton. Bolton may not have bit back, but that doesn’t mean Tuohy’s criticism didn’t impact him.
Curnow in doubt for pre-season clash after injury scare
Carlton superstar Charlie Curnow sent a scare through the club on Saturday, while Jagga Smith moves closer to a round 1 debut. Glenn McFarlane has the latest in track watch.
Every Magpie rated: Risers, fallers, which star’s got Pies fans nervous?
A premiership contender oozing with experience, or a team racing toward the cliff? GLENN MCFARLANE and JON RALPH run the rule over Collingwood’s list and rate every Magpie.
In demand Pies star scares off potential future buyers
Chased by North Melbourne in the 2024 trade period, Pies star Brayden Maynard looked to be one to watch during this season. But not if you ask the man himself about his future.
Dons’ dual half-back threat lights up match sim
Majority of Essendon’s best 23 had the chance to play together in match sim on Saturday as the battle for a list spot heated up. Get the latest intel.
Jake who? Dons ready to leave Stringer reliance in past
Jake Stringer was the leading goalkicker in an inconsistent Bombers forward line last year. CHRIS CAVANAGH examines how the Dons’ attack will look without him.
Draft Night Drama: The moment Sun’s AFL future changed forever
One of the AFL’s tallest young prospects thought he was heading back to Fremantle—until Gold Coast swooped in a draft shock. Now, he’s embracing a surprise second chance. Read his full story.
10 Dockers rated: Action Jackson poses selection headache
Fremantle has completed its final hitout before its clash with the Indigenous All Stars next week. ELIZA REILLY rates a host of Dockers and provides an injury update.
Frank feedback, tough first season fuelling forgotten 2023 draft ‘gun’
Connor O’Sullivan was handed the coveted No.14 guernsey at Geelong. But as other top 2023 draftees turned heads, he was stuck on the outer. However, it looks like it will be a different story in his second year.
AFL star’s tragic five words after bro’s death
AFL champ Joel Selwood has gone public with a devastating message about his brother, who died in tragic circumstances this week.
Rowell breaks silence on future as rival clubs loom
Matt Rowell’s coach and captain have fronted the media to chat about recent trade speculation, now the man himself has faced the music. Read the full transcript here.
Why new Suns skipper thinks Rowell will reject Vic clubs
Gold Coast have a new captain who is full of belief that Matt Rowell will spurn the advances of rival clubs and re-sign with the Suns beyond 2025. Plus, details on Touk Miller’s knee concern.
‘Positions up for grabs’: Leake keen for Giant start as Devils loom
GWS are looking towards the next generation and Tasmanian James Leake is eager to break into the side. Plus the young Giant touches on his future — with the Devils entering the AFL in 2028.
Coniglio on track for return as young Giants steal the show
Stephen Coniglio faced one of the “most difficult periods” of his career after injuring his shoulder last year, but is on track for round 1. Plus, see the latest from the GWS match simulation.
Pick me Mitch: Hok bolter’s stunning round 1 case
With Mitch Lewis and Calsher Dear sidelined, a young tall has emerged as the likely spearhead of Hawthorn’s attack early in 2025. Get the latest track notes from the Hawks here.
Track watch: Wizard’s new tricks, Day dominates
Nick Watson and Will Day starred as Hawthorn’s pre-season went up a notch in the club’s latest session. MATT FORREST brings you all the key training notes.
Track Watch: Key Dee ruled out for first chunk of 2025
An important Demon had to be carted off the training track after going down with a painful injury, as the Dees count the cost of some stars being MIA during pre-season.
Kozzie the Docker? Don’t count on it, says Goodwin
As trade talk continues to bubble away, Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says Kysaiah Pickett is engaged as he’s even seen – and that the Dees won’t entertain that conversation.
Roos legend: We can prosper — with or without LDU
North Melbourne is doing everything it can to lock down free agent-to-be Luke Davies-Uniacke. But, one Roos great says the club’s rebuild won’t suffer if LDU takes up a big-money offer elsewhere.
Sheezel the forward? Clarko hints at Roos shuffle
Nick Larkey, Jack Darling and Harry Sheezel? North Melbourne has given a hint one of its biggest talents could be used as an attacking weapon in 2025. See full track notes here.
End of Ken: Inside the moment Hinkley’s Power reign ended
Defiance and emotion have defined Ken Hinkley’s reign at Port Adelaide. After fighting for so long, the Power coach finally has an Alberton end date. Matt Turner takes you inside a historic day.
From Ramsgate dust-up to Port’s top job: Who is Josh Carr?
A hard-nut premiership player, 10-0 in Showdowns and right in the middle of the infamous Ramsgate Hotel dust-up. The next coach of the Power is Port Adelaide through and through.
AFL grand final hero faces tribunal on head-butting charge
Richmond premiership star Marlion Pickett has faced the music at the NTFL tribunal after being charged with head-butting another former AFL star. His penalty has been handed down.
Moorabbin to the Tiwis: Parker reignites his love for footy
Matt Parker burst onto the AFL scene as a high-flyer at St Kilda. Six years later — and after stints at Moorabbin and Punt Road — he’s rediscovering his love for the game in one of Australia’s most remote areas.
‘Pretty scary’: How key Saints reacted to pre-season injury curse
Brad Hill has revealed the fears St Kilda’s players held after a pre-season session where three players — including spearhead Max King — went down with injury.
A Brownlow in England: Bizarre tale of medals headed to auction
A random email from the UK that was initially ignored has led to a rare auction that could let someone into footy’s most prestigious and exclusive club.
Five grand finals, no flags: Papley, Grundy open up on brutal reality
Tom Papley and Brodie Grundy have five losing grand finals between them without premiership success. The star Sydney pair reveal how they are bouncing back ahead of 2025.
‘Something’s not right’: Moment Melican knew things had changed
It was late in the 2024 home and away season that Lewis Melican had a moment of maturity. Now, the Swans defender is taking on more responsibility — and has a new deal locked away.
Star Eagle’s sad admission as contract call looms
Indigenous All Stars midfielder Tim Kelly admitted he’s fallen out of love with football in the last two years amid stalled contract talks with West Coast.
Ben Cousins news says it all about AFL great
West Coast Eagles great Ben Cousins has a new job — and it shows just how far he has come after his life fell apart.
‘Don’t want him to feel pressure’: Bont unclear on Jamarra return
Marcus Bontempelli says football is secondary to Jamarra Ugle-Hagan’s health and there is no clear timeline on when the star forward will return to full training.
Jamarra takes first step towards Bulldogs return
He may not be in Queensland with the rest of his teammates, but Jamarra Ugle-Hagan has taken the first steps towards a return as the Dogs near a decision on their final list spot.
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