Private settlement ends two-year Hawks racism saga
After two days of mediation, a confidential resolution has been reached between Hawthorn and former players and their partners, MARK ROBINSON reports.
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Draft live: Dons’ ‘absolute blunder’ as new Sun drops F-bomb
The AFL Draft is in full swing – and things might not have played out just how Essendon thought. Plus Richmond’s new Dusty and an excited new Sun. Follow every selection live.
Final Top 60: The best AFL Draft prospects ranked, profiled
Who will be your club’s next star recruit? Get the inside word on the top 60 AFL draft prospects plus the latest on who’s going where.
Late mail: Clarko’s big call at No.2, live trades looming
Alastair Clarkson has locked into his preferred selection with pick 2, while live trades are looming. Chris Cavanagh and Dan Batten have the whispers on pick swaps and who your club is targeting.
How Swans, Giants plan to attack draft’s first round
With five picks between them in the draft’s first round, Sydney and GWS Giants are set to have a big say. LACHLAN MCKIRDY finds out what they have planned.
Watch: Draft expert’s top-five prediction
The AFL Draft is almost here – and we have you covered from every angle. Watch highlights, interviews and expert analysis in the build-up to Wednesday night’s first round.
Ultimate guide: The VFL’s best draft prospects of 2024
No one knows the VFL life Paul Amy. In his definitive 2024 guide, he reveals the best draft prospects and which AFL clubs have been monitoring their progress.
Saints cotton on to Cats’ recruiting ’opportunities’
Ross Lyon has flagged an off-field recruiting revamp inspired by Geelong’s success with brands like Cotton On as the Saints aim to become a destination club.
SA draft whispers: Late intel on giant Sturt bolter, fellow prospects
It’s draft day, and there’s plenty of gun South Australian talent on offer to AFL clubs. MATT TURNER has the late mail on a Sturt bolter and where nine other players could land.
‘There in spirit’: Late recruiting boss’s role in historic Tigers draft
Not even a battle with cancer could dull Chris Toce’s excitement for Richmond’s 2024 draft hand. Even after his tragic passing in October, his fingerprints will be all over the Tigers’ draft haul.
Tigers to make eleventh hour Dusty call on draft day
Richmond already have their hands full with a host of first-round picks in Wednesday night’s AFL Draft, but talks will be held over one more decision to be made on their famous No. 4.
12 picks that could up-end your club’s draft plans
What North Melbourne does with pick two will have a huge domino effect on the rest of this year’s National Draft. CHRIS CAVANAGH zeroes in on the 12 most-influential decisions that will shape the draft.
Discarded Sun chasing lifeline at North Melbourne
A former Gold Coast forward has been granted permission to train with North Melbourne’s main group as pre-season training begins.
The List Manager: Tigers’ all-time draft gives them purpose again
By the time round 1 rolls around in 2025, the Tigers will be unrecognisable from the AFL’s last dynasty. Jon Ralph writes, it’s the right approach as opposed to wallowing in mediocrity.
AFL Hobart project switch after ‘bungling’, revolt
After 11 months of revolts, ‘bungling’ and alleged ‘near unconscionable’ conduct, the Tasmanian government has switched sites for the AFL’s new Hobart high performance training centre.
Another 2004? Inside story of Richmond’s last mega draft
It is two decades since Richmond went to the draft armed with five of the first 20 picks. Recruiter Greg Miller details what happened and how the Tigers missed out on Jarryd Roughead.
‘It hurts’: Hidden pain behind draft prospect’s inspiring rise
Malakai Champion has endured more heartache than most on his road to the AFL. He opens up to ELIZA REILLY about the family tragedies driving him to reach the top level.
‘Absolute joke’: Inside footy’s most controversial ending of 2024
With 45 seconds left, Vic Country led Vic Metro in the biggest under-18 game of the year. Then controversy struck, a scuffle broke out and a goal was kicked. Here’s what really happened.
How Giant draft prospect was nearly lost to footy
Logan Smith is considered one of the top two ruck prospects in this week’s draft, but he very nearly gave the game away. He speaks about knuckling down on a quest to play in the AFL.
Izak or bust? Legend’s big worry for Crows, Nicks in 2025
A Hall of Fame legend has cast doubt over Adelaide’s potential improvement next season, identifying two key areas where the Crows must lift to end their long finals drought.
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