Trading and drafting
- Opinion
- AFL 2025
From a Lygon era: Why I can’t cop a Silvagni at Collingwood
In terms of family name and connection to a club, the Silvagnis are comparable to the Kennedys at Hawthorn. Josh Kennedy, though, had good reason to go. Jack Silvagni has no need to leave the Blues for opportunity.
- Jake Niall
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- Analysis
- AFL 2025
Charlie Curnow was feeling unhappy. Sydney and Geelong are keeping watch
Charlie Curnow would like to play for Gold Coast. Not that he has formally told Carlton or the Gold Coast that. It might be a nice thought for Charlie, but it won’t happen.
- Michael Gleeson
- Money Talks
- AFL 2025
St Kilda’s desperation to land De Koning is driving up the price of the star they already have
St Kilda had been making big offers to several stars before a star emerged from within.
- Marc McGowan and Peter Ryan
Curnow ‘raised’ trade, but Suns can’t see it happening
The star Carlton forward reportedly said he’d be willing to head north to play for the Suns, but Gold Coast haven’t spoken to him and are unlikely to be capable of doing the deal.
- Jake Niall
The best player in the AFL walked away from $2 million
He’s the best player in the AFL but Marcus Bontempelli has re-signed at the Western Bulldogs for millions less than other, lesser players have accepted.
- Michael Gleeson
The next major change coming at Essendon
Having decided to part with their head of high performance, Essendon are ready for more major change at season’s end. Next will be their enlarged playing list.
- Jake Niall
- Opinion
- AFL 2025
Getting a read on Harley: What the Eagles ace can learn from a Hawks legend
Harley Reid looks like a man, and plays with the skill, power and talent that draws comparisons to Patty Dangerfield. The difference is he is still a kid, while Dangerfield has three kids.
- Michael Gleeson
- AFL Briefing
- AFL 2025
AFL could introduce AFLW-specific stadium; Goodwin says flag star won’t be moved on
AFL executives have outlined how the women’s game could benefit from its own venue. Meanwhile, the Melbourne coach says the Demons are in a much better place now than they were heading into last year’s trade period.
- Jake Niall and Danny Russell
- AFL Briefing
- AFL 2025
AFL world mourns legend; Houston sidelined for Pies
The South Australian great died in Adelaide on Wednesday at the age of 77.
- Hannah Kennelly
- Money Talks
- AFL 2025
The expendables: The players your club could offload as trade bait
AFL clubs have started assessing their lists and identifying which valuable players they might be willing to offer on the trade table when the silly season comes around.
- Peter Ryan and Michael Gleeson
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