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Veteran nous: Jack Gunston played an important role in the Hawks’ win over the Giants on Saturday night.

In the game of the season so far, Hawks showed they are the team to beat in 2025

In what shaped as the game of the season to date, it was the Hawks who prevailed in a tactical masterpiece against the Giants in Launceston on Saturday night.

  • Jon Pierik

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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
Jake Stringer is enjoying life at GWS and ready for his first game for the club.

‘All of a sudden, it was a big issue’: Stringer explains Dons exit, denies links to crime figure

Slimmer and still smarting from his exit at Essendon, Jake Stringer opens up in an expansive interview with this masthead – touching on everything from the constant critiques, to his new life in Sydney.

  • Sam McClure
The Demons, who previously had control of the match, lost a round one thriller to the Giants.

The selfless act that tells me which footy team will win the close one

For so many sports – Australian rules in particular – so many things relating to the performance of a player or team are subjective. Right at the top of the list? On-field communication, body language and connection.

  • Bob Murphy
Michael Voss is not under immediate pressure to keep his job, but Thursday night’s loss to Richmond was worrying.

Blues must respond or pressure will mount; The recruits who dazzled in round 1

The Blues’ loss was the worst of the Michael Voss era, and as bad anything they’ve served up in recent memory. Their restless fans will be expecting an emphatic response this week, but the challenge awaiting them is significant.

  • Michael Gleeson
Finn Callaghan was dominant in the Giants’ win over the Magpies.

Why this young superstar knocked back $18 million and a home loan

He signed with GWS on the eve of the season for $4.5 million over four years, which will take him to the eve of the 2030 season when he becomes a free agent.

  • Caroline Wilson
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New Cat Bailey Smith.

Third-party deals, coach behaviour and the Tassie Devils’ list: Dillon addresses footy’s biggest talking points

AFL CEO Andrew Dillon has responded to the widespread speculation about payments from third parties and to reporting of Geelong’s salary cap audit.

  • Jake Niall
Levi Ashcroft is primed for a round-one debut.

AFL expert tips and teams: Clubs roll out the young guns in round one

Here are all the teams and expert tips for round one.

Carlton’s Elijah Hollands.

Young Blues star takes personal leave; Gawn’s choice words for McRae; AFL audits Geelong’s player payments

A 22-year-old Carlton star is spending some time away from the club. Elsewhere, the AFL is conducting a formal audit of the Cats’ player payments structure, and Max Gawn has had a few words for Craig McRae.

  • Peter Ryan, Marc McGowan, Scott Spits and Vince Rugari
West Coast skipper Oscar Allen.

Hawthorn’s impressive start gives Allen food for thought; Old Pies slow off mark

It’s unlikely, but not outrageous, to think Oscar Allen might depart West Coast at season’s end. If he is seeking a new home, the Hawks would be a good fit, Collingwood, meanwhile, are already waiting for the weather to cool and opposition legs to tire.

  • Michael Gleeson

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