Will Crows have cricket to thank for next-gen mid?
Charlie Edwards has never completed a full pre-season – and it held him back for most of his draft year. Did it keep interest down? The new Crow opens up on his move to West Lakes.
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Track watch: Scouting report from Pies, Roos, Tigers training
The pre-season is heating up, with a host of players back in action. Get the latest intel from Collingwood, North Melbourne and Richmond.
‘Keep playing’: Cat’s finals hope amid family heartbreak
Meg McDonald opens up on her family finals heartbreak as Geelong looks to continue its incredible run of victories to achieve what no other Cats AFLW outfit has in its short history – a flag.
How Poppy’s Olympic pedigree pushed her into footy
As the daughter of two Olympians, Brisbane defender Poppy Boltz was always destined for a future in sport. But for a long time footy was never on her radar – let alone AFLW.
Future trades: Who you should barrack against in 2024
A massive number of future picks changed hands during the trade and draft periods. Where did it leave your club? See who you should barrack against in 2024.
How Crows star’s ‘wild’ ride took another sharp turn
After turning her back on a US volleyball scholarship, Caitlin Gould followed a friend out to play footy. A year later, she was drafted. This season, everything changed again.
Disadvantage Victoria? Clubs planned protest as tensions build
Tensions about the AFL’s academy process have reached fever pitch in recent days as clubs vented their frustration, claiming what happened in the draft made a ‘mockery’ of the system.
Ladder predictor: Blues to win flag – but Dons can’t be trusted
Club lists are all but finalised for the 2024 season – so who comes out on top? And who’s set for a big slide? Jon Ralph makes the big early calls for next year.
Swans star turns down one of AFLW’s richest deals
Sydney ruck Ally Morphett has turned down the chance to become one of the AFLW’s best-paid players, instead committing her future to the Swans.
Expert verdict: Which club got draft’s greatest steal?
Which clubs were savvy enough to mine the late rounds of the draft for the best talent? Our experts make the case on who got the best value picks.
Top academy prospect quits Swans for NRL career
The NRL has won the battle for one of New South Wales’ most-exciting dual-sport talents, who has opted to quit the Sydney Swans Academy and take up a rugby league deal.
Inside story: Tigers disclose their draft tactics
The Richmond ‘Sliders’ surprised many with their 2023 strategy, SAM LANDSBERGER talks with key Tigers’ tacticians to discover why the fruits of the plan will be tasted in 2024.
Rookie draft recap: Sun rises on Werribee’s overlooked star
Sam Clohesy looked on with joy when VFL teammate Shaun Mannagh got his AFL shot, only for his to come not long after. Check out every rooke draft pick here.
Crows’ rookie gamble pays off as Port take flyer on athletic forward
The Crows played a dangerous game, but were rewarded at the rookie draft, redrafting two former players as the Power claimed an athletic key forward from WA.
Dees headed to the polls amid board election battle
Melbourne Football Club members are headed to the polls, with eight candidates vying for three seats on president Kate Roffey’s embattled board.
‘Best kick in the world’: Booze ban doesn’t stop Saints picking slider
It seemed as though Arie Schoenmaker was going to miss out after the superboot slid down to pick 62, but that’s when the Saints pounced. Here’s what St Kilda had to say about their draft night.
Biggest bolter in history? Cats’ night of draft bombshells
A local footballer from Barwon Heads, a VFL grand final hero and a player who spent time in the WAFL reserves this year. Cats recruiter Stephen Wells reflects on their bizarre haul.
Missed the draft? See the surprises, shocks and all 64 picks
Geelong pulled the biggest surprise of the draft on Tuesday night – but it wasn’t the only shock. See every pick, all the reaction and Carlton and Collingwood’s plans for their draftees.
Seven signs Dons will be the real deal in 2024
Brad Scott’s Bombers looked the real deal in 2023, and they stagnated badly, Jon Ralph dives deep to reveal why 2024 will be go-time at the Dons.
Late mail: Clubs scramble for draft sliders, will Eagles trade pick?
Night one is over, but plenty of talents are left on the board. Who could your club take, and will West Coast trade the first pick of the night? See all the intel here.
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