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From left: The Brisbane Lions’ Conor McKenna, Collingwood’s Oleg Markov, St Kilda’s Liam Henry and Essendon’s Jayden Laverde.

Footy’s forgotten men: The player at your club who could be looking elsewhere for 2026

The mid-point of the AFL season has arrived, and some footballers have had fewer playing opportunities than others. We look at what that means for a player at each club.

  • Marc McGowan

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Hawks skipper James Sicily.

From ‘storm in a teacup’ to the sidelines for Hawks skipper; Pies confirm hamstring tear for star

Hawthorn captain James Sicily will miss key matches against the Western Bulldogs and Adelaide, while Lachie Schultz has his own injury issues at Collingwood.

  • Scott Spits and Russell Bennett
Lachie Schultz of the Magpies collapses in the hands of medical staff.

Umpires considering legal action after Lachie Schultz concussion drama

Four umpires are considering legal action, claiming public commentary “cast aspersions” on their integrity and competence after the Schultz saga.

  • Cassandra Morgan
Boom season: Noah Answerth.

Why the supposedly ‘old and tired’ Magpies are flag favourites: Key takeouts from round 12

Collingwood were supposedly old and tired, but are now premiership favourite for a reason. A heavy loss to the Magpies has Hawks’ supporters wondering whether Sam Mitchell can take his team from good to great.

  • Jon Pierik
Lloyd Meek of the Hawks is tackled by Ned Long of the Magpies.

Hollywood Hawks have become a horror show after Collingwood smashing

Hawthorn came to the MCG needing a scalp to frank their premiership credentials only to be clinically dissected by a black and white scalpel.

  • Andrew Wu
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Meek and wild: Hawk to face MRO heat as Magpies make a statement with crushing win

Collingwood have laid down their premiership credentials in style. The Magpies defeated Hawthorn before a bumper crowd at the MCG to record their 10th win ahead of a King’s Birthday clash against Melbourne next round.

  • Scott Spits and Andrew Wu
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Collingwood’s Ned Long.

The Long way: The making of a Pies star after 17 clubs knocked him back

Spurned first by Hawthorn, and then every other club, Ned Long speaks exclusively about his journey from rejection to the big stage with Collingwood.

  • Jake Niall
A dejected James Sicily after Hawthorn’s loss to the Brisbane Lions.

The ‘murmurs’ from James Sicily’s critics are growing. Here’s what the Hawks say

James Sicily’s kicking has been a topic of conversation, as has speculation that the Hawthorn captain has been hampered by a groin concern.

  • Jon Pierik
Brad Scott.

Who the Bombers, Magpies are looking at selecting in the mid-season draft

Essendon will take four players in the mid-season draft, with a recent spate of injuries forcing a pivot from the club’s normal philosophy regarding mid-year picks.

  • Peter Ryan, Michael Gleeson and Marc McGowan
Will Day.

Without their Will, the Hawks can’t find a way against league’s best

When any team loses their best player it’s going to have an impact, but it has been more pronounced at Hawthorn than for others.

  • Michael Gleeson

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