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The Kangaroos and Eagles go at it in Bunbury.

Carlton Blues vs Essendon Bombers LIVE: Two of the AFL’s power clubs chase a vital win at the MCG; North Melbourne Kangaroos and West Coast Eagles do battle in Bunbury; MRO prepares to make call on Tom Stewart

The Blues and the Bombers are desperate for a win and will face off in front of a bumper crowd at the MCG.

  • Jon Pierik

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Collingwood teammates Bobby Hill and Jamie Elliott have a tight bond.

‘What just happened?’: Media-shy Magpie on the topic he’ll gladly discuss - Bobby Hill

Bobby Hill started as a Giant, had cancer, won a Norm Smith Medal, then mark of the year. His forward line mate Jamie Elliott is in awe of Hill as he plays his 100th game.

  • Michael Gleeson
Adelaide’s Jordan Dawson, Collingwood’s Nick Daicos and Geelong’s Jeremy Cameron.

Out with the young and in with the old: A mid-year All-Australian team with a difference

Seven players aged 30-plus make this mid-year 22, as the AFL follows the trend of tennis and American team sports, in which 35 really is the new 30.

  • Jake Niall
Tom Stewart.

‘You can’t risk it’: Stewart warned to stop bumping as Scott defends his star; Hinkley’s Power stun Giants

Geelong took down the Gold Coast but Tom Stewart’s bump on Noah Anderson has raised eyebrows. At the MCG, Sydney strangled Richmond for a badly needed 44-point win. The Power also scored a vital win over the Giants.

  • Scott Spits, Roy Ward and Andrew Wu
Durable Swan Nick Blakey accumulated 31 kicks.

Sydney’s glimmer of hope after rare MCG victory

Sydney have strangled Richmond for a badly needed 44-point win, keeping the Tigers goal-less for more than a half. The Swans’ slogging 44-point win in cold conditions was only their third in 11 visits to the MCG.

Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera.

Mid-season verdict: How will contract talks affect the Saints and their most important player?

With the bye rounds in full swing, it’s time to run the rule over how each club is faring at the midway point of their seasons.

  • Jon Pierik and Andrew Wu
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Tim Kelly of the Eagles warms up during the round eight AFL match between West Coast Eagles and Melbourne Demons.

This star Eagle was moved from the midfield. The change worked wonders

Tim Kelly candidly revealed he has been working hard to rediscover his love of the game following a period in which the Eagles won just 10 games across three years.

  • Justin Chadwick
Bomber Darcy Parish is pushing to play his first game since round 10.

AFL teams and round 13 tips: Parish back for Dons, Silvagni returns for Blues

All the ins and outs for AFL round 13. Darcy Parish has been named for his first game at Essendon this year. The teams for Melbourne v Collingwood will be released on Sunday.

Making a splash: Whether it be on the field, or his actions off it, Bailey Smith has been a prominent figure in season 2025.

F-bombs, chickens and swims with Gary Ablett: This is the real Bailey Smith

The Geelong superstar is a bundle of contradictions. And he’s the Brownlow favourite. We look behind the mullet and ripped abs.

  • Jon Pierik
James Peatling’s tackle on Lachie Neale.

Sling tackles again in the spotlight; Tasmania’s AFL saga ‘embarrassing’, says Tim Paine

Adelaide’s James Peatling faces his second ban this season for a dangerous tackle. Meanwhile, Tim Paine has hit out at his own home state over its push for an AFL club.

  • Steve Barrett, Jon Pierik and Scott Spits

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