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AFL Gather Round 2025 LIVE updates: Power fans mock the Hawks, but the visitors won’t give up without a fight in Gather Round finale
AFL Gather Round has reached its last day, follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions.
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Simon Goodwin’s day of reckoning is about to arrive, unless his side can fix this glaring issue
Petracca, Oliver, May and Fritsch seemed to forget somewhere along the line they are playing a team sport. Right now they appear incapable of being selfless on the footy field.
- Peter Ryan
‘You do hear it’: Ben McKay responds to the critics, and Bronx cheers from Bombers fans
The 202-centimetre man mountain was crucial in the win over Melbourne. He praised Essendon’s support in helping him deal with criticism, and spoke of his love for twin brother Harry.
- Peter Ryan
‘It’s time we got on building it’: Premier to bypass planning steps for Devils stadium
The decision is sure to cause ire among opponents of the stadium, which is essential to the state’s dream of fielding the Tassie Devils in the AFL.
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Why Tom De Koning won’t put a timeline on what could be a life-changing call
The Carlton star knows the speculation will continue to grow until he makes a decision, but he is doing everything possible to block it out. He spoke with his masthead.
- Steve Barrett
The sausage, not the sizzle: How ex-tradie Newcombe is building something real with the Hawks
These “Hollywood Hawks” paint more than just a pretty footy picture. They’ve got real substance, and leading the way is a former apprentice carpenter from Poowong in South Gippsland.
- Jake Niall
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‘I’ve got the credentials to do the job’: Goodwin stands firm after Dons whip Dees
Melbourne could only muster one good quarter and are now one of only two winless teams. At 0-5, Simon Goodwin was compelled to say he was still the coach for the job.
- Jake Niall
Rising Bombers fear young ruck has serious knee injury after big win over Demons
Carlton, Gold Coast, the Brisbane Lions and Essendon each recorded wins on Super Saturday of Gather Round, but the news wasn’t all positive for Bombers fans.
- Roy Ward, Peter Ryan, Jake Niall and Steve Barrett
Victory at a cost: McKay suffers fourth head knock in five years, Kemp has suspected Achilles injury
Michael Voss’ Blues are finally on the board in season 2025, but they walked off Adelaide Oval with some serious injury concerns.
- Steve Barrett
AFL teams and tips: Hawks welcome back Worpel for grudge match
As the AFL converges on Adelaide for Gather Round, here are all the ins and outs for South Australia’s festival of footy.
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