AFL 2025
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- Analysis
Why Kenny and the Power have what it takes to put the success in their succession plan
Hinkley knew this would be his last season at Port Adelaide. Now, Tasmania might just come calling.
- Peter Ryan
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The AFL clubs under pressure and players with a point to prove in 2025
We take a look at which players are in for big years and how your club might fare, as well as explaining why some are under more pressure than others.
- Marc McGowan
- Analysis
- Collingwood Magpies
‘Good spot at the moment’: Maynard set to re-sign as part of new-look Pies backline
Brayden Maynard is battling a foot injury but declared himself fit for the first game as he discussed his contract and where he fits in Collingwood’s stacked backline.
- Michael Gleeson
AFL introduces ‘Buddy Franklin rule’ to police clubs
There are now 27 AFL players with contracts that stretch to the end of 2030 or beyond, and the league has directed club boards and CEOs to have greater oversight and responsibility for deals of this length.
- Jake Niall
How a leader grew from controversial slur, as in-demand star mulls next move
After vowing to redeem himself following an on-field mistake, a rising Suns leader’s personal growth has culminated in a career first.
- Nick Wright
Who wants to be a millionaire? AFL’s top earners reach record numbers
The number of AFL players earning at least $1 million has reached a high, but the band with the highest number of players is pocketing far less.
- Jon Pierik
Pies, Dons and Cats are circling, but Rowell ‘thinks’ he will re-sign with Suns
It was not an emphatic declaration of intent, but out-of-contract Gold Coast midfielder Matt Rowell thinks he is likely to re-sign with the Suns this year.
- Michael Gleeson
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- Trading and drafting
Essendon’s ruckman Sam Draper could be next on the Crows’ hit list
Carlton’s Tom De Koning, West Coast captain Oscar Allen and North Melbourne prime mover Luke Davies-Uniacke join Draper among the most fascinating cases in this year’s free agency sweepstakes.
- Marc McGowan
The Demons went on a camp. This is what Christian Petracca told his teammates
The Bright speech to the players was the second occasion that Christian Petracca has addressed the Demons in a matter of months.
- Jake Niall
- AFL Briefing
- Carlton Blues
The moment Carlton heaved a sigh of relief; verdict on injured Saints
Carlton superstar Charlie Curnow was sent for scans after leaving training early on Saturday, while St Kilda have assessed a trio of injured stars.
- Andrew Wu and Roy Ward
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