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Clayton Oliver looks to burst through two opponents.

Oliver’s bold first step in year of redemption; Carlton young gun limps off after knee scare

They say you never get a second chance to make a first impression – and Melbourne’s Clayton Oliver did not waste his on Saturday. Meanwhile, Carlton hope a boom recruit has escaped unscathed after he copped a knock to the knee.

  • Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan

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Tarryn Thomas was cut by North Melbourne last year after being suspended for most of the season.

VFL club to vote on future of exiled footballer Tarryn Thomas

Although there is a desire to sign the former North Melbourne playmaker, the final decision will rest with the board and key sponsors.

  • Jake Niall
AFL Joe Daniher.

Movers and shake-ups: Your guide to each AFL club’s positional changes

New year, new beginning. On the eve of a new season, every AFL club is managing changes of personnel. Catch up on all the positional moves, potential or otherwise, with our club-by-club guide.

  • Andrew Wu, Marc McGowan, Jon Pierik, Michael Gleeson, Scott Spits and Peter Ryan
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
Sam Draper (left) is one of the coveted free agents in the 2025 class.

Essendon’s ruckman Sam Draper could be next on the Crows’ hit list

Carlton’s Tom De Koning, West Coast captain Oscar Allen and North Melbourne prime mover Luke Davies-Uniacke join Draper among the most fascinating cases in this year’s free agency sweepstakes.

  • Marc McGowan
Star Suns midfielder Matt Rowell.

Pies and Bombers chasing the Sun: Big Victorian clubs in the hunt for Rowell

Collingwood and Essendon head the list of clubs in pursuit of Gold Coast star Matt Rowell, who also met with Geelong in spring.

  • Michael Gleeson, Peter Ryan and Jake Niall
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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
Emma Kearney overcame a calf setback to captain North Melbourne in their premiership triumph.

Kangaroos captain’s revelation; Watt celebrates flag, cautious about night GF

North Melbourne star Emma Kearney reveals the real reason she almost missed premiership as club chief Jennifer Watts tells fans to revel in flag joy

  • Marc McGowan
Emma Kearney celebrates on the final siren.

‘I didn’t know if I was going to get back’: Kearney’s rocky road to premiership glory

North Melbourne capped off a dominant, undefeated season on Saturday night – outclassing the Brisbane Lions to clinch their maiden AFLW premiership.

  • Hannah Kennelly and Roy Ward
Bella Eddey and Libby Birch of the Kangaroos pose for a photo with the premiership trophy.

AFLW grand final 2024: North Melbourne win first AFLW premiership capping off undefeated season

The Kangaroos have capped off an unbeaten season with a victory over Brisbane Lions in the AFLW grand final tonight. Follow along for all the big moments and post game reactions.

  • Roy Ward and Hannah Kennelly

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