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Finn Callaghan of the Giants chases the ball during the AFL practice match between Sydney Swans and Greater Western Sydney Giants.

This GWS Giants player knocked back the biggest contract offer in AFL history

Finn Callaghan has unfinished business with the Giants - namely winning an AFL grand final.

  • Jonathan Drennan

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Brayden Maynard is set to re-sign at Collingwood

‘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
Christian Petracca, Patrick Cripps and Ben McKay are among the top earners in the AFL.

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
Carlton Football Club president-elect Rob Priestley.

‘Contend every year’: New president outlines ambition for Blues

After being elected to replace Luke Sayers as Carlton president, Rob Priestley stated his ambition for the club to be vying for the premiership every year.

  • Jake Niall
Footy fans cheer on their teams in 2024.

Is your membership good value? We count the cost of joining an AFL club in 2025

AFL club memberships have never been more varied. They no longer just get you through the turnstiles.

  • Roy Ward
The best under-23 players in the AFL, by club

Who has the best youngsters in the AFL? Your club’s under-23s ranked

Nick Daicos is one of the AFL’s biggest stars, but Collingwood are still lacking when it comes to the quality of their youth. See every club’s under-23 players and where they rank.

  • Marc McGowan
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Geelong legend Mick Turner had an exceptional eye for picking AFL talent.

‘Unforgettable’: Footy mourns Geelong champion who discovered some of the game’s greats

Some of the biggest names in Australian rules football have paid tribute to Geelong great, Michael Turner.

  • Danny Russell
2024 was a massive year in sport.

Higher, faster, stronger ... smarter? Test your knowledge in the 2024 year in sport quiz

From the Demon, to Gout Gout, Oscar Piastri and Raygun, 2024 was a massive year in the world of sport. How closely have you been following events? Take our quiz to find out.

  • Greg Dundas
Then Brisbane Lions football player Aaron Shattock.

Former Brisbane Lions player in critical condition after being crushed by excavator

It was not known how long Aaron Shattock had been pinned under the digger when he was found on his property on Sunday afternoon.

  • Catherine Strohfeldt
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AFL makes substitute call for 2025; Melbourne’s concession on Petracca injury

The AFL has its say on the substitute and any rule changes for 2025 as the Demons make a concession on Christian Petracca’s season-ending injury.

  • Peter Ryan and Jon Pierik

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