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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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The incident involving O’Connell and Rhyan Mansell.

Tiger’s ban stands; Blue to return from break via VFL; Injury heartbreak for Bombers recruit

Rhyan Mansell’s three-match ban stands; Elijah Hollands is expected to return through the VFL this weekend; and the AFL is “comfortable” in allowing Noah Balta to play before he’s sentenced in court.

  • Jake Niall, Scott Spits and Andrew Wu
Patrick Cripps of the Blues and Oskar Baker of the Bulldogs in action.

Voss puts on brave face as his winless Blues succumb to no-frills Bulldogs

Carlton’s loss to the Bulldogs on Friday left Michael Voss’ team at 0-3, only weeks after he giddily declared to an amped fan base that they were preparing for an exciting season.

  • Marc McGowan
Blues coach Michael Voss walks off after the loss to the Bulldogs.

‘That’s fair’: Voss admits composure failing the Blues as Bulldogs score comeback win

The Bulldogs were too good for the Blues in Friday Night footy. Now the Blues will face some storm questions after falling to 0-3.

  • Roy Ward, Russell Bennett and Marc McGowan
Sam Darcy is already proving a handful for defences.

He’s a ‘horror match-up’. But this is how rivals can take down Bulldogs star Sam Darcy

He’s taller than most elite defenders. Throw in the wingspan of an albatross and a willingness to run and jump at the ball, and you have the monster from every backman’s nightmare.

  • Andrew Wu
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.

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Back in action: Harry McKay returns for Carlton.

Harry McKay won’t play for Carlton this week, and the Blues can’t say when he’ll be back

Michael Voss addressed the absence of the Blues spearhead, who is dealing with personal issues.

  • Andrew Wu
Port Adelaide footballer Tom Cochrane (centre) is congratulated by teammates (L-R) Jack Whitlock, Benny Barrett, Joe Berry and Christian Moraes after the club named him to make his debut.

Footballer with Tourette syndrome to make AFL history; Bombers to debut El-Hawli; Reid’s punishment announced

Tom Cochrane, son of former Power player Stuart, will become the first player with Tourette syndrome to make his AFL debut. Meanwhile, Essendon have named attacking half-back Saad El-Hawli to make his debut on Thursday night.

  • Scott Spits, Roy Ward and Angus Delaney
Lance Franklin at a rare media appearance on Tuesday.

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
Sam Darcy of the Bulldogs.

‘If you can’t use it, it’s useless’: Why Sam Darcy is football’s next big thing

Paul Salmon was “a novelty act” when he burst on the scene as a 206cm key forward in 1983. He says Bulldogs tall Sam Darcy is not just dangerous because he is tall – he is an exceptional talent.

  • Peter Ryan

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