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World Cup hero’s key role in rise of Power’s eighth skipper
Connor Rozee is one of the youngest captains in Port Adelaide’s 153-year history – and he has a fellow South Australian to thank for guiding him to the top so quickly.
‘You kick yourself’: Walsh’s prelim surrender regret
Sam Walsh watched the 2023 grand final from Tokyo. He wants to play in 2024’s decider. The Blues gun chats to Scott Gullan about his feelings watching Collingwood clinch the AFL’s holy grail.
‘Construction has been difficult’: Hawks finally on track at Dingley
Hawthorn president Andy Gowers is confident the club’s move to Dingley is finally on track after years of delays and hold-ups.
Inside an AFL draft pick’s first two weeks
Living with a Kangaroos legend, Melbourne traffic and picking the right tunes: Colby McKercher offers a rare insight into the start of an AFL career.
Former Carlton coach in mix for Hawthorn AFLW gig
A former Hawk is in the mix to take on the club’s AFLW coaching vacancy, with president Andy Gowers opening up about the links.
Merrett flags ’evolving’ midfield rotations as new faces shine
Essendon skipper Zach Merrett has said young guns will demand more midfield time as competition for spots heats up in 2024. Catch the latest from the Essendon track here.
‘Sick of that’: Dons declare US trip a line in the sand
What started as a trip to kick start their pre-season turned into a player driven team-bonding exercise for Bombers players ‘sick’ of where they were at were at.
Track watch: Four key Saints pre-season delayed
There were positive signs at St Kilda training but the reality is that four of the Saints key players have had their pre-season delayed.
Lord and saviour: Why latest signing was vital to Port’s future
Ollie Lord could have been Geelong’s long-term successor to Tom Hawkins. Instead, he has designs on spearheading Port Adelaide’s next era. MATT TURNER analyses why his re-signing was so vital.
Captain-coach duo recommit to Crows
In a huge boost to the Crows, AFLW coach Matthew Clarke and captain Chelsea Randall have signed on with the club. MATT TURNER has the details.
Port ‘golden era’ hero Neville Hayes mourned
Port Adelaide is mourning the death of eight-time premiership great Neville Hayes, who has been remembered as a “great character” and passionate Power man.
Dees raided, top-10 pick moved in AFLW trade chaos
The AFLW trade period opened on Thursday and, just 24 hours later, one of the competition’s stars requested. Plus, a top-10 pick has been traded. Get all the latest news here.
Why Heeney, Swans are doing things differently this time
The Swans are keen to atone for a 2023 campaign that didn’t hit the heights they wanted – and their pre-season plans look a whole lot different this summer.
Big things expected as breakout Crow signs on
‘Now he’s in a position to play at a high level on a consistent basis’ – the Crows are expecting Luke Pedlar to take another step forward in 2024. And he’ll be around a little longer after that.
AFLW Draft: Every nomination and full order
569 players have nominated for the upcoming AFLW Draft – see every name, who might be taken early and your club’s selections ahead of the trade period.
How Zorko ‘saved’ his career in the rehab room
Brisbane veteran Dayne Zorko has revealed a left-field approach to rehab “saved” his AFL career at a time when he feared he might have to call it quits.
‘Disturbing’ footage lodged in AFL class action
A new statement of claim in court case against AFL has detailed sickening knockouts suffered by its lead plaintiff.
Inside the trees compromise saving Crows’ Thebby move
After “weeks of negotiations”, the Crows have reached a compromise with the state government to help reduce the loss of trees in the club’s Thebarton Oval master plan.
The big reason new Tiger pursued Punt Road move
After making a ‘seamless transition’ to life at Richmond, Jacob Koschitzke has revealed one of the big reasons why he wanted to join the club.
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