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A fired-up Patrick Voss celebrates a key goal against Collingwood.

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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Out-of-contract Essendon ruckman Sam Draper.

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
Third-generation Blue Jack Silvagni.

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
Charlie Curnow might have considered a move to the Gold Coast Suns, but it won’t happen.

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
Wanganeen-Milera has shown his class in 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
Carlton forward Charlie Curnow.

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
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The Western Bulldogs have secured Marcus Bontempelli for a further four years.

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
Brad Scott has a number of his best players unavailable.

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
West Coast young gun Harley Reid.

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
The AFL’s executive general manager of football operations, Laura Kane.

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

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