The bloodletting of the Demons’ disastrous start continued on Monday night as Simon Goodwin and his side was hit from all directions. Plus, Zak Butters’ future and all the big talking points.
Carlton and Collingwood may be fiercest of enemies bracing for one of the biggest games of the year so far, but Craig McRae has extended an olive branch to Michael Voss.
An assessment panel into the proposed stadium for the new Tasmanian AFL team has labelled it an ‘alien’ on the Hobart skyline — saying it would cost more to build and deliver less.
A bombshell report has found the proposed Hobart AFL stadium would cost almost twice its original estimate and saddle taxpayers with a massive debt.
Leek Aleer’s latest speccie has thrust the GWS defender’s future back into the limelight as St Kilda continues to come calling for the prodigious talent while he’s stuck in the VFL. Will he leave?
Andrew Krakouer epitomised making the most of a second chance at life. Lauren Wood writes about the man who never shied away from his mistakes and tried to give his all back.
After initially targeting a football-savvy chief executive to help the club confront some upcoming complicated questions, the Demons have had to broaden the search for their next CEO.
Power defender Kane Farrell has revealed his decision to re-sign with the club was aided by the succession plan that will see Josh Carr take over as senior coach from next season.
The AFL world is mourning the sudden death of former Richmond and Collingwood forward Andrew Krakouer, who passed away in Perth on Sunday night.
Opposition players describe him as sticky and one of the best runners in the competition. But a simple shift from the Swans in pre-season has elevated James Jordon to another level.
The state leagues are in full swing around the country – so who’s started the year with a bang? From draft smokies to local footy graduates, we’ve got the exclusive stats on every player.
Adelaide’s win over the Roos wasn’t as pretty as their first two victories in 2025, but Matthew Nicks has praised his troops – plus giving an update on Josh Rachele.
Hawthorn’s perfect start to 2025 continued in round 3, all thanks to footy’s ‘USB adapter’ Nick Watson. Jay Clark writes in The Tackle, Watson is Sam Mitchell’s newest ace up his sleeve.
Carlton face a must-win clash on Thursday night against the Pies, but it appears reinforcements are on the way, while the Cats have injury concerns of their own.
Oscar Allen is either out of form, under an injury cloud, not being used correctly, or all three – with a third-gamer outshining the skipper. Eliza Reilly unpacks it, plus Freo’s massive flaw.
Across pre-season, all the talk was about the Crows’ three recruits and Sid Draper, but Sunday’s win showed there’s another player whose flexibility is turning them into a danger side.
Darcy Moore is as happy appreciating street art as he would be watching footy. That way of thinking might be why he’s the right choice to lead a new era of footy. Moore sits down with JAY CLARK.
Debutant Isaiah Dudley set Fremantle alight in the first quarter and the Dockers didn’t look back as they piled on the pain against the wounded Eagles in Derby 60.
Two Sunday games to close out round 3 threw up a brand new cheapie and fresh questions about one of the biggest stars in SuperCoach. See the key takeaways here.
West Coast fans have raised their middle fingers in support of Harley Reid after the teenager was fined for the same gesture by the AFL. Watch the video.
No ban had been handed to any player who shoved their opponent into trouble this year, until now. A young Tiger is set to be the first test case of an AFL pre-season warning.
The Demons are in crisis mode after back-to-back smashings, but that won’t deter them from their goal of September footy, while also remaining confident one of their stars is going nowhere.
GWS got the jump on Hawthorn down in Tassie, before Will Day led a Hawks blitz that the Giants never recovered from. But that wasn’t even the most impressive part of the win.
Australia has a long history of producing parent-child sporting greatness, but which famous name stands above the rest?
A former Bulldog and Blue is one step closer to achieving his NFL dream, but he’ll have to stop in Hawaii along the journey. Meanwhile, Australia’s code war continues to heat up in SUNDAY SHOUT.
Willem Duursma is one of top prospects in this year’s draft – and he knows how it works. The young gun opens up on Harley Reid’s influence and his three siblings who have all made the big time.
GWS felt the full brunt of Sam Mitchell’s Hawks on Saturday night – next it’s Port Adelaide’s turn. And it’s obvious who’s ready for the grudge match. See the early likes, dislikes.
Harley Reid was the hottest topic in football even before he was drafted – but the narrative has changed. In an exclusive interview, the teenager reveals what life’s really like in the spotlight.
Saturday night was eerily similar to last year’s preliminary final – but this time it was domination in slow motion by the Lions. So, what does it really tell us about the Cats? DAN BATTEN looks for the answer.
If it wasn’t already, it’s crystal clear now – for the competition and for those in charge at St Kilda, writes Josh Barnes. Here’s what Saturday’s victory over Richmond proved.
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