AFL 2025
Jezza’s absurd 11 in Roo demolition; Clarkson avoids ‘hysteria’ of result; security questions North fan
The Cats embarrassed the Roos and the Crows dominated the Power, putting veteran coaches Alastair Clarkson and Ken Hinkley in the spotlight.
- Jon Pierik, Russell Bennett and Steve Barrett
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Suns turn tables on premiers in crucial QClash romp
Gold Coast have shrugged Brisbane’s QClash chokehold and cemented their top-eight standing with a historic 66-point AFL win.
- Murray Wenzel
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- GWS Giants
Greene suspended for Heeney incident but escapes penalty for fat-shaming rival star
Star Giants skipper Toby Greene has now been charged more times than Carlton great David Rhys-Jones.
- Danny Russell
The ‘Prancing Pony’ was cut by the Bombers and is now a viral hit. Here’s how your club found its key forwards
Patrick Voss’ match-winning performance against the Magpies at the MCG served as a reminder of the power of patience for big men.
- Marc McGowan
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Agitated presidents consider move to oust Goyder from AFL’s top job
Not since the start of this century have the clubs used their constitutional muscle to remove a commissioner.
- Caroline Wilson
Spite, screamers and a fat-shaming sledge: A Sydney derby that had it all
There were no words on the banner the Giants ran through before they faced the Swans, one word that could get Toby Greene in strife, and quite a few words from Adam Kingsley at half-time that turned the tide.
- Vince Rugari
‘That’s what we want in our group’: Scott praises Merrett after footage shown of emotional exchange
An undermanned Essendon were predictably smashed by the Bulldogs at Marvel. Just how much more can the young Bombers, and their superstar skipper, take?
- Roy Ward, Danny Russell, Russell Bennett and Vince Rugari
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Why Lions lead race for Draper; Rap legend on ‘radar’ for AFL grand final; Zorko fined
Sam Draper was considering returning to South Australia, but the Crows have now secured their established ruckman. Meanwhile, the AFL is on the brink of a signing of its own, and Dayne Zorko has copped a fine from the league.
- Justin Chadwick and Jon Pierik
Carlton were certainties, but they did have an advantage: their opponents were English
Can’t kick, can’t mark, but can tackle – We take a look back at the first international game of footy held at the MCG.
- Danny Russell
Curnow declares he is staying at Blues; Docherty bows out as Hawks win comfortably
Charlie Curnow has declared he will be at the Blues in 2026 while Sam Docherty bowed out with a goal but Hawthorn were too good for Carlton as round 20 began at the MCG.
- Roy Ward and Peter Ryan
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