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Port Adelaide’s Miles Bergman, Carlton’s Tom De Koning, North Melbourne’s Luke Davies-Uniacke and Gold Coast’s Matt Rowell are yet to commit to their clubs for 2026.

Inviting drama: Should an AFL captain be meeting a rival coach?

These players are yet to sign on the dotted line, and they’ll be at the centre of trade talk in 2025. And with a club captain among their number, the chase is on.

  • Peter Ryan and Marc McGowan

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Liam O’Connell of the Saints reacts to an injury.

Hawks hold off Giants, Lions top Cats in Saturday thrillers; Saint lose youngster to act ‘that’s got to be stamped out’

Gold Coast, St Kilda, Hawthorn and Brisbane Lions were the big winners on AFL Saturday while more questions will be asked players pushing opponents into traffic after a young Saint was left with a suspected concussion.

  • Roy Ward, Jon Pierik, Russell Bennett and Andrew Wu
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‘Back off him’: Champion defends targeted rookies amid ‘horrific’ scrutiny

The AFL’s brightest talents draw attention, speculation and criticism. Now a champion has called for a ceasefire.

  • Nick Wright
Bailey Smith.

Big names return: AFL experts’ tips and teams for round three

All the ins and outs for round three, and how the experts see it all playing out.

Lachie Neale, of the Lions.

‘Great for the state’: Sporting stars back Brisbane’s Olympic overhaul

Under a new plan for the 2032 Games, a stadium with more than 60,000 seats will host the athletics before becoming the home of AFL and cricket in Queensland.

  • Nick Wright
Harley Reid gave the Brisbane crowd the finger.

How Roos torched Dees in 11 minutes; Reid set for scrutiny after flipping the bird; Swans sink Dockers in thriller

North Melbourne blew a great opportunity in round one but they did not make the same mistake a week later. Meanwhile, Harley Reid could face AFL scrutiny for a gesture towards the crowd, and Patrick Dangerfield is free to play in round three.

  • Marc McGowan, Peter Ryan and AAP
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Star West Coast forward Oscar Allen is a man in demand.

The Melbourne powerhouses in the mix for another club’s captain

Hawthorn and Collingwood are among the suitors. It is a safe bet that Melbourne will be too, and Essendon would be foolish not to entertain this co-captain given their scarcity of leadership and a mature key forward to support Nate Caddy.

  • Jake Niall
Jared Crouch grapples with Lion Jason Akermanis.

Ex-Brisbane Lions star loses three-year battle over speeding charge

Former AFL star Jason Akermanis has lost a nearly three-year legal battle to overturn a conviction for exceeding the speed limit by more than 40km/h.

  • Rex Martinich
Shai Bolton will return home to WA.

Saints wield the axe, ex-Tigers flag star named for new club: AFL expert tips and teams for round two

Ross Lyon made a statement at the selection table, while Collingwood also made some key calls.

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As it happened: Rampaging Pies put early heat on Hinkley’s final season in charge; Dogs hold off gallant Roos

Experts have questioned Port Adelaide’s succession plan involving Ken Hinkley and Josh Carr after the Power surrendered without a whimper against Collingwood at the MCG.

  • Danny Russell and Scott Spits

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