Collingwood circled Mark Keane for much of last year, only for the defender to stay in Adelaide. And as SIMEON THOMAS-WILSON reports, the Irishman looms as a key figure as the Crows chase a finals return.
Crows captain Jordan Dawson says he couldn’t have been more impressed by Josh Rachele’s 2024 dropping, as the Crows made their pre-season return with Sid Draper still being eased back.
How are your club’s under-23 players tracking? GLENN MCFARLANE looks at the young guns across the AFL, have your say on who’s future looks the brightest.
Brisbane will be battling up forward without Joe Daniher in 2025, but perhaps the toughest call for Chris Fagan might be what happens down back. Callum Dick previews their season.
Carlton president Luke Sayers is being urged to report his lewd image incident to Victoria Police, as mystery surrounds the identity of the man in the picture.
The boss of one of the biggest football clubs in Australia says he was the victim of a hacking attack as a lewd photo spreads across cyberspace.
Joe McGuire — the son of ex-Collingwood president Eddie — is living the dream as a punter in the US. He speaks to JON ANDERSON about his experience and whether an NFL career is in his future.
One of the heroes of Collingwood’s 2023 premiership was expected to seek a raise and an extension this summer. Now, those talks could be pushed past the 2025 season.
AFL legend James Hird and wife Tania have reportedly separated after keeping a secret for more than a year.
A fringe Essendon midfielder has torn match play to shreds during a Saturday morning session where several of Brad Scott’s tweaks for 2025 were revealed.
One of Fremantle’s biggest stars came off second best after being crunched during a bruising training session on Monday. ELIZA REILLY looks at who impressed and brings you the latest intel.
Fremantle were a premiership smokey midway through 2024 before an unmitigated disaster struck. ELIZA RELLY identifies who needs to step up for the Dockers to make the leap.
Cam Guthrie has been cruelled by injury the past two seasons, but things are looking promising ahead of 2025. Plus, Bailey Smith’s potential role and the young Cat to watch.
Revered Geelong figure Bill McMaster passed away this week, and perhaps his greatest achievement in footy was recruiting Gary Ablett. Before his death, McMaster recounted how it happened.
Is 2025 finally the year? In Damien Hardwick’s second season on the Gold Coast, finals will once again be the expectation for the Suns. CALLUM DICK previews their season.
Suns midfielder Matt Rowell has spoken about his long-term future heading into the final year of his contract amid strong Victorian interest.
GWS have no issue with contending at the pointy end of the year, but haven’t been able to reach their ultimate goal. Which young guns can change that? Lachlan McKirdy previews their season.
Xavier O’Halloran bucked the trend when he decided to spurn rival interest and remain in western Sydney. He tells LACHLAN MCKIRDY why he chose to stay despite an uncertain role.
Hawthorn have plenty of work to do at the selection table as they attempt to squeeze Tom Barrass and Josh Battle into an already strong side. Who swings forward and who misses out? Find out here.
Geelong is already facing Essendon at Kardinia Park, and now the Cats will face another familiar foe on their home turf in what may be Bailey Smith’s first hit-out as a Cat.
Christian Petracca’s pre-season took a major hit at Dees training last Friday, but the superstar midfielder appears to have shaken off his latest rib injury as Melbourne hit the track on Monday.
The Demons have announced sad news surrounding Christian Petracca in the last thing Melbourne fans wanted to hear
North Melbourne simply must avoid another bottom-two finish in 2025. The future of their best player depends on it. Check out the full Kangaroos’ season preview here.
The business of success in the AFL could lead to the end of the game’s romantic traditions according to a star veteran who was forced to move clubs.
Ollie Lord is firming as a key piece of Port Adelaide’s forward line as Ken Hinkley prepares for the possibility of a full season without injured spearhead Todd Marshall.
Two Port Adelaide young guns hope a trip to the USA might be enough for them and the club to get past nagging soft tissue injuries, as the Power made their pre-season return on Thursday.
Richmond’s mass exodus might not be over, with Tom Lynch entering the last year of a lucrative deal in 2025. MATT TURNER delves into his future and what this year will hold for the Tigers.
There was a mass exodus of stars at Richmond within just two months of Neil Balme leaving the club. The former Tigers administrator has his say on the trade and draft strategy.
St Kilda has the salary cap room to continue its search for a big fish in 2025. But, can the Saints deliver the on-field results to make them an attractive destination? SIMEON THOMAS-WILSON examines their prospects.
Young Saints star Darcy Wilson played every single game in his first season, and now it is mental not physical preparation he is focusing on to avoid the second-year blues.
It’s a new era in Sydney, with Dean Cox now leading the charge for that elusive premiership. But all eyes will be on the future of a budding superstar. Lachlan McKirdy previews their season.
Riak Andrew arrived in Sydney not long after his brother signed one of the richest deals in AFL history. He speaks to LACHLAN MCKIRDY about sibling rivalry and forging his own path in footy.
West Coast’s new coach, Andrew McQualter has a big job ahead of him – but first, he needs to lock down their biggest stars. ELIZA REILLY previews West Coast’s season.
West Coast has quietly axed veteran recruiters – two of whom had been at the club three decades – after the Eagles traded out pick 3 ahead of the draft, with new list boss Matthew Clarke now in full control.
There’s been a slight changing of the guard at Whitten Oval in recent times, could it extend to the coach if this list fails to deliver in 2025? Lachlan McKirdy previews their season.
The Western Bulldogs’ three talisman forwards have a date they will return to the track from injury, while the Dogs have been impressed with the form of fresh faces. See the full training notes.
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