Key Pie set for delayed start to 2024
Collingwood defender Brayden Maynard will miss most of the pre-season after having a shoulder reconstruction. Will he be ready for round 1? Here’s the latest injury news.
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Port track watch: Old and new faces ignite Power’s pre-season
The Power’s first to four year players were scheduled to return for pre-season on Monday, and they were joined by most of Port’s established players, as they look to right the wrongs of 2023.
AFLW boss to step down in grand final week surprise
The hunt for a new general manager of women’s football is on, after AFLW boss Nicole Livingstone revealed Sunday’s grand final will be her last day in charge. Here’s why.
Former Saint leads delisted trio in race for Pies list spot
Collingwood hit the track for the first time on Monday – and joining most of the big names were three recently delisted rivals. Is one of them the next Oleg Markov?
Early ladder predictor: Good luck picking who sneaks into the eight
It’s set to be the tighest AFL ladder in years, but whic non-finalist from 2023 will get the early jump on a finals chance next year? Jon Ralph predicts how the ladder could look early next season.
The next step? Young Crow’s big off-season switch up
It looms as the most important season of Riley Thilthorpe’s career so far, but the early signs are very positive. See all the key takeouts from Crows’ track watch here.
Revealed: The high-risk deals your club is carrying
There are 35 players signed up to long-term deals in the AFL, but are some riskier than others? These are all the players on mega-deals and their level of risk across the league.
How AFL academy wars could be solved
As debate rages over the AFL’s next generation academies, a possible solution has been flagged. Read what it means for your club.
Ill captain’s courage inspires North Melbourne to AFLW decider
North Melbourne coach Darren Crocker has praised the toughness of captain Emma Kearney after she overcame illness to will her side into the AFLW Grand Final.
‘Stings a bit more’: Crows hurting after prelim heartbreak
Adelaide has conceded its second consecutive preliminary final loss hurts more than last year after coming within two points of toppling North Melbourne.
AFLW former, current coaches urge league to avoid GF disaster
With such close games, the officiating in AFLW finals has come further under the microscope, with calls to fix one facet of the league that could marr next week’s grand final.
Eagles make first move to keep Reid west long-term
West Coast has made a shrewd move to help No. 1 draft pick Harley Reid settle out west and smooth his transition to life as an AFL player.
AFLW awards: Tiger wins B&F in a canter, All-Australian side revealed
Monique Conti has claimed her first AFLW best and fairest award, decided after just eight rounds of votes. Plus see the full All-Australian team and other award winners here.
Yze or Hardwick: Who would you rather be?
It’s a new era at both the Suns and the Tigers, so will Damien Hardwick take the Richmond glory up north, or can Adem Yze muster one last run? Check out the AFL’s biggest questions in 2024.
11 key takeaways from SuperCoach 2024 position reveals
The KFC SuperCoach AFL positions for 2024 are out — with some major changes. Check out our analysis of 11 key players and see every position and new DPP here.
Revealed: What your club wants changed at the draft
The compromised 2023 draft has caused a stir among plenty of clubs, but how would they do it differently, and what is the main rule the Tigers want changed?
Indhi name of the father: Kirk junior plans to create own legacy
His dad might be one of the most revered leaders in the club’s history, but Indhi Kirk has pledged to step out of his shadow and forge his own path at the Sydney Swans.
The new-found drive pushing Roos star to greatness
Before being drafted, Jasmine Garner had never been into a gym before. But there came a time when she realised talent just wasn’t enough. She opens up on the pain driving her – and the Roos.
‘I was in mid-air’: Houli reveals car crash horror
A fishing and hunting adventure up to the Murray Region in NSW was Bachar Houli’s favourite trip of the year. But this time it went horribly wrong – and he almost didn’t return.
AFLW prelim teams, tips: Cats pull selection stunners
Geelong has named star forward Chloe Scheer just two weeks after she fractured her collarbone – but that’s not the only surprise. See all the preliminary final teams.
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