Crows order ‘immediate review’ after Thebby mishap
The Crows have ordered an “immediate review” of the planning documentation around their $100m plan to construct a new training base at Thebarton Oval after a mix-up.
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Rugby v League v AFL: 130+ best and brightest teen talents in NSW
They are the talented, hard-hitting game changers, tough guys and speedsters. Our experts have identified 130+ of the brightest U19s male league, union and Aussie rules prospects in NSW.
Heartbreak at shock death of AFLW trailblazer
Devastated friends have paid tribute to women’s football pioneer Sal Rees whose sudden death at age 58 has sparked an outpouring of emotion.
Richmond great weighs in on Tigers’ bold off-season moves
There was a mass exodus of stars at Richmond within just two months of Neil Balme leaving the club. The former Tigers administrator has his say on the trade and draft strategy.
New recruits, young guns: Heroes of December at every AFL club
If the pre-season is anything to go by, then these players are set for massive campaigns in 2025. From young guns to new recruits, check out the heroes of December from your club.
‘2025 is my year’: SPP fires up ahead of return to ‘play for Kenny’
Sam Powell-Pepper describes the moment he tore his ACL as ‘the worst pain ever’ – but, the Power livewirew knows 2025 will be his year, as he talks MATT TURNER through his tough 2024.
‘Competitive buggers’: AFL greats align for India’s top contact sport
Dyson Heppell thought he was about to have a relaxing summer after retirement, that was until Campbell Brown came calling. Now, he and a host of AFL greats are set to play India’s top contact sport.
Dees or Suns? Famous Melbourne name opens up on ‘tough’ call
Kalani White, the son of Demons great Jeff, is one of the top prospects in next year’s draft. But will he pass up the father-son option altogether? A complicated, difficult decision awaits.
Full injury list: Every club’s biggest Christmas concerns
The first chunk of the pre-season is over, with plenty of players racing the clock to prove their fitness before the start of the new campaign. We run the rule over who is fit at every club here.
‘Pure sludge and rubbish’: Hird Sr slams Dons over glory days barb
Does David Barham want to expunge the club’s successful past because under his watch the Essendon Football Club is afraid of success? Allan Hird asks big questions of the Bombers boss.
Dees injury shock: Gawn suffers painful pre-Christmas fracture
Melbourne captain Max Gawn is set to miss most of January after suffering a painful blow in the final week of pre-season training before Christmas.
Set up to fail? Every AFL club’s nightmare 2025 fixture slot
When the 2025 fixture arrived, most looked straight at the marquee games, but every club footy boss went for the day breaks between clashes. Which game is your team set up to fail in?
‘I don’t want to go to Geelong’: Dons fan anger boils over at AGM
Essendon has played in Geelong twice in the past 31 seasons — outside of the Covid years. But that didn’t stop fan anger boiling over about being sent down the highway in 2025 at the club’s AGM.
Barham: Any Dons living in past ‘working against the club’
Essendon president David Barham has told Bombers faithful the club must look to the future instead of being caught up in the glory days of the 80s and 90s and disunity of the past 20 years.
Star Crow puts heat on Nicks in bid for midfield minutes
Best known as a livewire forward, Izak Rankine has set the bar high for 2025 and put the heat on his coach to increase his time in the Adelaide engine room.
Media Street: McClure’s next role locked in after radio farewell
Footy journalist Sam McClure’s next role has been decided after he farewelled his 3AW radio post. Find out more in the latest edition of Media Street.
Hands off, Tassie: Lions lock in heroic premiership coach
Fresh from leading Brisbane to a first flag in 21 years, senior coach Chris Fagan has re-signed with the club. JAY CLARK has the details.
Forever Young: Docker signs AFL’s longest contract
Hayden Young is now the longest-contracted player in the AFL after signing a six-year extension tying him to the club well into the 2030s.
AFL makes call on sub as 2025 rule changes locked in
The AFL has made its decision on the controversial sub rule for 2025, while also locking in a minor change to the advantage rule. JAY CLARK has the full details.
Track watch: Rankine’s high praise for Draper as Crows sweat it out
Izak Rankine has massive raps on the Crows’ newest top draftee after Adelaide completed its toughest training session of the year. See the full notes from the track.
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