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Over 50 Swans descend on Bondi to honour victims of tragedy

The entire Sydney Swans playing group came together to show solidarity with the Bondi and Jewish communities, visiting the memorial that had been set up following Sunday’s senseless terrorist attack.

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Welsh wins ‘unprecedented’ Essendon presidency vote

After making a big splash in his first few months as president, Andrew Welsh has been overwhelmingly backed by the Essendon faithful to continue leading the club.

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Gold Coast

‘We want the world to know’: Suns reveal bold three-year plan

After playing finals for the first time and bringing in some big-name recruits, Gold Coast are getting ambitious. See their targets for the next few seasons.

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AFLW

‘Once in a lifetime’: Suns hit draft jackpot — again

Just months after a record-breaking men’s draft haul, Gold Coast has taken a phenomenal eight Academy guns — six in the first 15 picks — to confirm their place as AFL draft kings.

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Crows pounce in what could be draft’s biggest win

One of the most complete players in this year’s AFLW Draft pool, Chloe Bown was long viewed as a pick 1 chance – but she slid and the Crows were waiting. See how both SA clubs fared.

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Steals, sliders and bolters: Verdict on each club’s AFLW draft haul

See the verdict on every club’s haul from the AFLW draft and who’s walking away as a winner — plus who picked up future stars for a bargain.

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Bombers welcome back midfielder to fill Martin void

Essendon has welcomed back delisted midfielder Will Setterfield to cover Nic Martin after the utility was ruled out for 2026. Plus, the latest on Nik Cox, Zach Reid and more at Tullamarine.

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Victoria

‘World implodes’: Jess Hosking opens up about leaving AFLW

AFLW star Jess Hosking sacrificed weddings, birthdays and funerals for sport now faces her biggest challenge yet — discovering who she is without football.

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What‘s Weston-Turner’s fate? The draft bluffing game over ex-No.1

Where does Kristie-Lee Weston-Turner end up? She’s been forced back into the draft but is determined to be at North. Go inside the bravado, bluster and a ‘beer deal’ all designed to smooth her path to becoming a Roo.

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AFL

SuperCoach sneak peek: Six essential 2026 prices revealed

Get an early look at the prices of six players who could play a huge role in SuperCoach next season, from the top-priced defender to some huge bargains.

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No trades, no worries for Crows great even after finals bashings

Mark Ricciuto believes Adelaide’s midfield woes can be solved without new recruits, despite the engine room failing in both finals defeats.

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‘Weak c***’: Ex-Roos recruiter attempted suicide after alleged bullying

A former North Melbourne staffer has received hundreds of thousands of dollars in compensation payments after claiming he was bullied by former Roos football boss Geoff Walsh.

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AFLW Phantom Draft: How the top 20 picks could fall, when bids land

It’s been tipped to be one of the more unpredictable AFLW Drafts in years – but ELIZA REILLY has her ear on the ground. Here’s how the top 20 could play out on Monday night.

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AFL

Statistics over passion: Derm reveals truth behind Fox Footy exit

Hawthorn great Dermott Brereton says he will still have a voice in the football media after leaving Fox Footy, declaring the network had more interest in statistically-minded analysis than emotion.

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‘I don’t know what happened’: How Clarry found purpose again

Clayton Oliver has broken his media silence on being ‘pushed out’ by Melbourne, his off-field behaviour — including that Mitch Cleary interaction — and his fresh start in Sydney.

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Failed trade, TDK, hair cuts down the highway — Marshall opens up

Rowan Marshall hoped to play for Geelong, but St Kilda didn’t let him go. Now, the ruckman reveals why he wanted a move, his thoughts on Tom De Koning and addresses some trade period rumours.

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AFL

Ken’s call: Butters’ future, Marshall move and straight-sets Crows

Fresh from leaving the Power just over three months ago, Ken Hinkley gives his assessment on the Zak Butters state of play, change at Port Adelaide and where the crosstown rivals stand.

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AFL

Hinkley lands major TV role in coaching gap year

Ken Hinkley has made the call to take a break after 30 consecutive seasons of coaching at different levels of football — but he’ll still be close to the action. Details on his new TV role here.

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Silvagni’s disgusting act straight after rape

What Tom Silvagni did in the dark saw him convicted as a rapist. What he did immediately after has been described as “quite extraordinary”.

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Done deal? Crows could soon unveil new Nicks contract

Forget the round 1 date, Adelaide is unlikely to even wait until 2026 to lock Matthew Nicks in at West Lakes with the Crows coach to re-sign as early as next week.

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The Newcastle club inspiring AFL dreams in NRL heartland

Without the Swans Academy, Max King’s AFL dream wouldn’t be reality. Without meeting Isaac Heeney as a nine year old at Cardiff Hawks, the dream may have been totally different.

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Watch replay: Northern Territory Football League

A former Adelaide Crows small forward was again among the best in PINT’s big NTFL win over Palmerston on Friday night. Watch the FREE REPLAY here.

AFL

Track watch: Draftee wows Blues fans, recruits talk game plan

It wasn’t just the temperature that was hot at Carlton training on Friday, with a number of new faces turning up the heat alongside big names Patrick Cripps and Sam Walsh.

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Victoria

‘We stand firmly behind him’: Stephen Silvagni breaks silence after son’s rape conviction

Carlton great Stephen Silvagni has broken his silence after his youngest son was convicted of rape, choking back tears as he vowed to clear his name.

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New Crows HQ leaves onlookers ‘gobsmacked’

Adelaide chairman John Olsen says people are ‘gobsmacked’ at the size and progress of the Crows’ new Thebarton home, as the club eyes a training date next year. See the latest pictures.

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Silvagni’s father in tears outside court

The famous father of convicted rapist Tom Silvagni has broken down in tears after his son was confronted in court by his victim.

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Lions star ‘privileged’ to be picked for Victoria

Two-time premiership winner Hugh McCluggage ‘wasn’t too sure’ if he would be picked for Victoria’s State of Origin squad despite his All-Australian credentials.

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Inside ‘emotional risk’, Cats duo’s bizarre duel in Dees coaching race

James Kelly went for his very first senior job up against his flag teammate and Steven King, all while they fought for another Cats premiership. Kelly reflects on how it played out, his coaching ambitions and more.

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Sport

How Phil Smyth helped build the Brisbane Lions dynasty

From death threats over Magic Johnson, four Olympic Games and mentoring AFL premiership coaches, Phil Smyth has lived sport’s ultimate redemption story.

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AFL

Scouting notes: NGA, father-son prospects set to dominate ‘26 draft

AFL clubs already have their eyes set on the next crop of young guns who will soon enter the league, but plenty of them won’t be available for the rest of the competition at this stage.

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