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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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Sydney’s nightmare night ‘unacceptable’, says Cox; Ward’s inspirational speech fires Giants to victory

On a massive night for their club, the Swans were embarrassed in a thumping defeat at the SCG. Elsewhere, Callan Ward added to his legend after what could end up being a career-ending injury.

  • Scott Spits
Marlion Pickett has admitted to handling the proceeds of crime.

Richmond premiership star pleads guilty to dealing with proceeds of crime

Marlion Pickett has admitted to charges relating to burglaries in the Perth area during his playing career.

  • Alexander Darling and Rebecca Peppiatt
Angus Clarke of the Bombers celebrates his first game and win with Zach Merrett.

Five Essendon captains went to lunch together. This is what they spoke about

Following Essendon’s Dreamtime victory, Zach Merrett talked about the Dogs disaster, his free lunch with four past skippers, and how the Bombers responded.

  • Jake Niall
Angus Clarke of the Bombers celebrates a goal.

Bombers too strong for Tiger cubs in injury ravaged Dreamtime at the ’G clash as debutant shines

Essendon returned to the winners’ list, but it came at a cost with Brad Scott sweating over injuries to a pair of key players. Richmond’s No.1 pick didn’t escape unscathed either.

  • Roy Ward, Russell Bennett, Jake Niall and Brittany Busch
Elijah Hollands.

Tigers leave Nankervis out, Blue Hollands misses for personal reasons: AFL teams and experts’ tips for round 11

The Tigers ruckman has been managed, while Elijah Hollands will miss Carlton’s clash for personal reasons and Collingwood veteran Steele Sidebottom takes a weekend off.

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Richmond VFL footballer Tom McCarthy is a leading mid-season draft contender.

While clubs are being cagey about their mid-season draft plans, one Tiger cub looks a certainty

AFL clubs get a chance to add new players to their list at next week’s mid-season rookie draft, but not all will take it. Those with a spot to fill are now scouring the country for diamonds in the rough.

  • Peter Ryan and Michael Gleeson
Carlton players after their loss to Sydney.

The key piece the Blues lack and the recycled Pie helping them prosper: Key takeouts from round 10

In this week’s key takeouts, the Blues need a midfield-forward player who can break the lines, it’s time to make a statement about the Suns and a Bulldog is giving the Hawks a run for their money.

  • Jon Pierik
Toby Pink was the last-gasp hero for the Kangaroos.

Droughts break as Clarko’s Kangas click into gear for rare MCG win and Eagles defeat Saints

Toby Pink was the hero as the Kangaroos hung on for a rare win at the home of football in a pulsating finish against the gallant Tigers, while in Perth the inspired Eagles got their first win of the season at the expense of the Saints.

  • Peter Ryan
Marcus Bontempelli of the Bulldogs is seen with a possum skin ball pre-game.

Despite everything that went wrong over summer, this could be the year of the Dogs

The Bulldogs have a strut up, and there’s no reason they can’t go all the way given their depth of talent, balance and the calmness that has infused the club and its coach.

  • Michael Gleeson

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