‘I didn’t realise’: Pies star hit with another ban for brutal bump
After finishing his career at Port Adelaide with a ban for a high bump, Dan Houston has been hit with another suspension for a similar incident. Here’s the latest.
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Sunday teams: Saints lose skipper to injury, tall order for Eagles
St Kilda skipper Jack Steele’s troublesome knee will keep him sidelined for another week, while West Coast will unleash a trio of fresh faces against GWS. See the full Sunday teams here.
Inside story: How guns were allegedly smuggled into MCG
How did two men allegedly smuggle loaded weapons into an AFL game? Jon Ralph has the inside story on a disturbing incident which has the AFL on edge.
Ralph: Unsung heroes fuelling Pies’ push for premiership history
Much has been made of Collingwood’s bold recruiting moves in recent years. But as Jon Ralph writes, it’s the bargain buys who are proving crucial to the Magpies’ hopes of a 17th premiership.
‘Storm in a teacup’: Sicily defends Allen’s secret Hawks meeting
James Sicily says he would be prepared to meet with rival clubs when his contract is due to expire and has defended Hawthorn’s clandestine approach to West Coast skipper Oscar Allen.
Buckley: Ruthless Lions to continue Tigers’ brutal fall from grace
Three weeks after it was riding high after a shock win over Carlton, the brutal reality is setting in for Richmond — and the reigning premier awaits. Read Nathan Buckley’s thoughts here.
Ultimate Guide: Every club’s best WAFL Colts draft prospects
Western Australia is tipped to have a bumper crop of AFL Draft contenders in 2025. We profile more than 40 of the players who scouts will be watching this WAFL Colts season.
AFL reckoning looms as coaches seethe over league ‘disgrace’
It’s official AFL assistant coaches are footy’s forgotten men – and frustration has reached boiling point. JAY CLARK finds out just how big the issue is.
The next Kako? Bombers’ NGA set to bear more fruit
Essendon was the beneficiary of NGA rules changing before last year’s draft, with Isaac Kako joining the club. Now, two more highly-touted youngsters could follow him.
AFL says hi-tech screening worked, guards failed in MCG gun breach
The AFL says a hi-tech entry-screen system worked but security guards failed to carry out a search in a troubling MCG security breach, as footage of two men accused of smuggling loaded guns into the Collingwood-Carlton clash emerges.
Ugly in anyone’s language: Who will be next Blues scapegoat?
Carlton’s season is slipping away after another fadeout – and the stats are damning. So, SCOTT GULLAN asks, where will the blowtorch turn now?
2 goals in a half: Ruthless Pies expose Carlton’s crippling disease
The Blues had the lead at half-time. Cue the inevitable as the Pies piled on the pressure in the second half to move to 3-1 and put Carlton’s season on the canvas.
SuperCoach: Key takeaways from Collingwood v Carlton
TDK? Nick Daicos? Patty Cripps? It certainly wasn’t the night for the big guns at the MCG. Recap the key news and SuperCoach takeaways from the Pies’ win.
Sid unleashed: Crows to hand top draftee his first start
After starting his first three games as sub, Matt Crouch having a rest will hand Sid Draper the first start of his career against Gold Coast. See the full Crows team news.
Teams: Goodwin spares under-fire veterans, busted Swan returns
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has refused the urge to swing the axe too hardly at the Dees for their clash with Geelong. Meanwhile, a formerly suspended Swan will play his first game of 2025.
Oscar’s confessional: Eagles skipper gives Carey flashbacks
If you didn’t know what Oscar Allen was fronting up for, you’d think he was confessing to a crime. SCOTT GULLAN writes, Hawthorn’s pursuit is the newest wrinkle in a changing landscape.
Garry Lyon: We’re about to find out if Melbourne will sink or swim
The Demons have been thrown overboard in a dark start to 2025 – and now Simon Goodwin needs to find out who can sink or swim. Garry Lyon unpacks the changes the Dees need to make.
The million-dollar win: Inside the world of AFL side deals
In some cases, AFL players are losing thousands to make millions down the line. From paid social posts to third-party deals and the big names protected by the league, here’s how it all works.
Mihocek over McKay: Who makes a Blues-Pies combined team?
Who would make a combined team of Collingwood and Carlton players? Josh Barnes took on the task of selecting a combined side ahead of the fierce rivals’ round 4 blockbuster.
McRae reveals all: Rebuilding De Goey from his ‘lowest’
Jordan De Goey was almost a non-factor in the Magpies’ premiership defence in 2024. In an exclusive interview, coach Craig McRae reveals how the Pies have him back to his best.
Trades, gambles that left ‘top-heavy’ Blues at a crossroads
Carlton’s 2024 trade period was praised, but there were some sceptics. It’s not too late to turn 2025 around, but the runway is shortening. How did it get here and where could they turn?
Captain’s call: Eagles stand by Allen after Hawks bombshell
Amid growing calls for Oscar Allen to give up the captaincy of the West Coast Eagles after meeting with Sam Mitchell, CEO Don Pyke is standing by his skipper.
VAFA takeover? Former ammo heavyweight scores plum AFL role
Gillon McLachlan, Andrew Dillon and Laura Kane all had history in the VAFA. Now, the brass at AFL house is adding another heavy hitter from Melbourne’s amateur footy competition.
Teams: Key Pies return for Blues clash, but what about Harry?
The Magpies are set to turn to a premiership player to cover the loss of Reef McInnes, but the Blues won’t be welcoming back Harry McKay for the must-win clash.
How sporting calendar would look with later GF, Origin return
Following Eddie McGuire’s report that the AFL could push the grand final back into October, take a look at how the sporting calendar would shape up — with racing officials on high alert.
R4 tips: The one expert who believes Blues won’t be 0-4
You could easily argue season 2025 is on the line for Carlton against the Pies on Thursday night. Our experts say, this season could be cooked. But there’s one believer!
Trade latest: Clubs prepare to raid Gold Coast for unloved Sun
The Suns’ hot start to 2025 has some great talent sitting on the sidelines, leaving rival clubs plotting to steal some young stars away from Damien Hardwick’s squad.
Inside the ‘stunning’ transformation that has Amiss primed to fire
Jye Amiss has always had the talent to become one of the AFL’s premier key forwards. Now, he has the physique to match. The 21-year-old reveals his off-season physical and mental transformation to ELIZA REILLY.
The Lowdown: Is it time to ask what Port can salvage from 2025?
Ken Hinkley will refuse to admit it, but is it time to ask what the Power can salvage for 2025 as it prepares for the Josh Carr era to begin? That and more in The Lowdown.
‘While he’s here…’: Eagles teammate’s Allen bombshell
West Coast’s skipper has met with a rival club’s coach. Now, one of his teammates has reacted to the news and revealed whether Oscar Allen has spoken to the group amid calls for him so step aside as captain.
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