‘He wants to be the best’: Why Saints threw $17m at Callaghan
It was the Opening Round performance that had the AFL world talking. Finn Callaghan’s teammates and coach lift the lid on how the gun Giant’s breakout game came about — and what’s next.
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Watch: MRO charges Toby Greene again for kneeing Magpie
Star GWS captain Toby Greene has found himself in hot water yet again — this time for kneeing a Collingwood player. Watch the incident and see all the Opening Round charges here.
AFL warns players could be banned for dangerous push
The AFL says players risk suspension if they push an opponent into a marking contest despite a Collingwood star’s view that the game is at risk of going soft.
SuperCoach takeaways: Huge Daicos call looms, rookie verdict
Nick Daicos has thrown SuperCoach into a spin four days from round 1. Should we jump ship? Here’s what we learned from game two of opening round.
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Star cricket couple’s new AFL role
Two of Australia’s cricketing superstars are taking their allegiance to a rival code to a whole new level.
Dillon: What it would take to see a Sherrin in Vegas
Andrew Dillon, Dave Matthews and Mason Cox all think an AFL game being played for points overseas is coming, especially after the NRL’s glitzy weekend in Las Vegas. Here’s how.
Every Giant rated: Who can stop GWS’ fierce forward six?
Even after the heartache of 2024, arguably the AFL’s strongest list resides in Sydney’s west, headlined by a scary forward line. JON RALPH and GLENN MCFARLANE rate every Giant.
‘It suffocates you’: Inside Giants star’s three weeks of finals agony
Sam Taylor has opened up on the torment he felt after GWS’ agonising finals exit last year and why he’s torn up he won’t get a chance for redemption against Joe Daniher. LACHLAN MCKIRDY reports.
Son of a gun stakes round 1 claim in Blues pre-season demolition
Days after losing its prized No. 3 draftee Jagga Smith for the season, another rising star gave Carlton fans reason to smile — and left Michael Voss with a lot to ponder ahead of round 1.
‘Market’s completely changed’: Inside evolution of AFL contracts
It wasn’t long ago AFL clubs were reluctant to commit to players long-term due to the risks involved. Now, deals of six years or more are the norm. LACHLAN MCKIRDY finds out why.
‘It’s not who I am’: Giant’s regret over Hayne sex doll scandal
Suspended GWS player Josh Fahey has spoken publicly for the first time of his regret after being one of the Giants banned for his part in the club’s Wacky Wednesday scandal.
Flag over cash: Callaghan on why he rebuked Saints’ monster offer
Finn Callaghan turned down what could have been the biggest contract in AFL history from St Kilda. He tells Lachlan McKirdy the Giants are closer to something the Saints can’t buy – a flag.
‘Astonishing’: 21yo rejects $17m in stunning move
Rising star Finn Callaghan has knocked back the richest deal in AFL history to stay loyal to the GWS Giants.
Inside the AFL’s mission to conquer western Sydney
Despite record-breaking years for the Swans and Giants, junior participation rates in areas of NSW had fallen. However, clubs in western Sydney are finally optimistic that they’re on the rise again. LACHLAN MCKIRDY finds out why.
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