Sydney Swans
Magpies pair De Goey, Schultz to miss clash with Sydney because of injury
The forward duo have been ruled out of Friday night’s Gather Round match in Adelaide, while Dan Houston will also be absent after accepting his two-match suspension.
- Michael Gleeson
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- AFL 2025
Why Carlton coach’s weekend got worse on Saturday: Key takeouts from round four
Michael Voss is close to the point of making wholesale changes. The problem for the Blues coach is he has more spots available than he has players worthy of taking them.
- Andrew Wu
Roos take a leap back in huge loss to Swans; Yze hints at Balta’s return; Marvel crowd issue explained
Confusion reigned as crowds were temporarily prevented from getting to their seats before North’s clash with Sydney.
- Roy Ward, Jon Pierik and Danny Russell
How a 24-year-old Swans rookie went from digging holes to a starring role
Last year, Riley Bice was juggling his football with life on a worksite in Melbourne. This year he has made the AFL sit up and take notice.
- Jonathan Drennan
- AFL Briefing
- AFL 2025
Dogs forced to pay abuse victim millions; ‘Ashamed’ Allen apologises over Mitchell meeting
The Bulldogs have lost a High Court appeal; Oscar Allen has spoken about his public meeting with Hawks coach Sam Mitchell; and Luke Beveridge has teed off at the AFL, saying there’s “total confusion” about tackling.
- Marc McGowan, Vince Rugari and Danny Russell
- Money Talks
- AFL 2025
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
Revealed: The formula that shapes the top 10 AFL player brands
The list of the league’s most marketable players is changing rapidly, and their capacity to cash in with multimillion-dollar off-field deals has been revolutionised in the past five years.
- Marc McGowan
AFL players do listen to the media. This is why using it as motivation can be risky
AFL footballers are under more scrutiny and pressure than ever before. It’s impossible to ignore it all, no matter how hard you try. But you have to put it into perspective.
- Libby Birch
- AFL Briefing
- AFL 2025
Buddy’s advice for Jamarra; Blues prepare for Coleman medallist’s return; Gawn defends Goodwin
At a rare media appearance, Lance “Buddy” Franklin addressed the situation surrounding the star Bulldog. Meanwhile, Harry McKay could return as soon as this week for Carlton’s crunch clash with the red, white and blue.
- Peter Ryan, Andrew Wu and Jon Pierik
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- AFL 2025
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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