Crows order ‘immediate review’ after Thebby mishap
The Crows have ordered an “immediate review” of the planning documentation around their $100m plan to construct a new training base at Thebarton Oval after a mix-up.
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Rugby v League v AFL: 130+ best and brightest teen talents in NSW
They are the talented, hard-hitting game changers, tough guys and speedsters. Our experts have identified 130+ of the brightest U19s male league, union and Aussie rules prospects in NSW.
Heartbreak at shock death of AFLW trailblazer
Devastated friends have paid tribute to women’s football pioneer Sal Rees whose sudden death at age 58 has sparked an outpouring of emotion.
RIP Redders: Call that nearly made Aussie Test great a Cat
Test great Ian Redpath was honoured at a funeral service, where it was revealed he passed up the chance to play for his beloved Geelong Cats. See the heartfelt tributes to the man known as ‘Redders’.
Foxtel sold in blockbuster $3.4bn deal
Foxtel has been sold in a blockbuster $3.4 billion deal set to shake up Australia’s media and sport landscape.
Richmond great weighs in on Tigers’ bold off-season moves
There was a mass exodus of stars at Richmond within just two months of Neil Balme leaving the club. The former Tigers administrator has his say on the trade and draft strategy.
‘One of the greats’: AFL star in coma after pre-Christmas tragedy
Brisbane Lions premiership player Aaron Shattock is in an induced coma after being crushed by an excavator when it rolled on top of him at a Gold Coast home on Sunday. READ THE LATEST
New recruits, young guns: Heroes of December at every AFL club
If the pre-season is anything to go by, then these players are set for massive campaigns in 2025. From young guns to new recruits, check out the heroes of December from your club.
AFL star fighting for life after being crushed
A Brisbane Lions premiership winner is fighting for life in hospital after he was crushed by an excavator at his home.
AFL star fighting for life after freak incident
A Brisbane Lions premiership player is reportedly fighting for his life in hospital after he was involved in a freak accident.
‘2025 is my year’: SPP fires up ahead of return to ‘play for Kenny’
Sam Powell-Pepper describes the moment he tore his ACL as ‘the worst pain ever’ – but, the Power livewirew knows 2025 will be his year, as he talks MATT TURNER through his tough 2024.
‘Competitive buggers’: AFL greats align for India’s top contact sport
Dyson Heppell thought he was about to have a relaxing summer after retirement, that was until Campbell Brown came calling. Now, he and a host of AFL greats are set to play India’s top contact sport.
Dees or Suns? Famous Melbourne name opens up on ‘tough’ call
Kalani White, the son of Demons great Jeff, is one of the top prospects in next year’s draft. But will he pass up the father-son option altogether? A complicated, difficult decision awaits.
Full injury list: Every club’s biggest Christmas concerns
The first chunk of the pre-season is over, with plenty of players racing the clock to prove their fitness before the start of the new campaign. We run the rule over who is fit at every club here.
‘Pure sludge and rubbish’: Hird Sr slams Dons over glory days barb
Does David Barham want to expunge the club’s successful past because under his watch the Essendon Football Club is afraid of success? Allan Hird asks big questions of the Bombers boss.
Rookie Bible: The must-have SuperCoach cheapies of 2025
The most important part of any SuperCoach team is nailing the rookies – but which ones do you pick in 2025? The Phantom and Dan Batten deliver all the intel on every cheapie to consider.
Nasty injury sidelines Dees skipper
A painful injury in pre-season training has derailed the summer plans of Melbourne’s star captain.
‘Nothing like it’: Coach’s message to Lions
The “business” of winning back-to-back AFL premierships awaits the Brisbane Lions next month when they return to training after Christmas.
How Old Brighton plans to rebound
Old Brighton came close to creating club history in 2024 but fell short at the final hurdle. Here’s how they can go one step better with the inclusion of some big names.
Set up to fail? Every AFL club’s nightmare 2025 fixture slot
When the 2025 fixture arrived, most looked straight at the marquee games, but every club footy boss went for the day breaks between clashes. Which game is your team set up to fail in?
Barham: Any Dons living in past ‘working against the club’
Essendon president David Barham has told Bombers faithful the club must look to the future instead of being caught up in the glory days of the 80s and 90s and disunity of the past 20 years.
Star Crow puts heat on Nicks in bid for midfield minutes
Best known as a livewire forward, Izak Rankine has set the bar high for 2025 and put the heat on his coach to increase his time in the Adelaide engine room.
Media Street: McClure’s next role locked in after radio farewell
Footy journalist Sam McClure’s next role has been decided after he farewelled his 3AW radio post. Find out more in the latest edition of Media Street.
11 SuperCoach AFL bargains that could win you the 2025 season
Next season could be the year of the SuperCoach value pick. With the team picker open exclusively for subscribers, we reveal 11 eye-catching names for 2025 to start building your squad around.
Matt Rowell opens up on Dimma, his Suns future and Victorian interest
Suns midfielder Matt Rowell has spoken about his long-term future heading into the final year of his contract amid strong Victorian interest.
‘Quite a bit of change’: Cats reveal plans for indoor training facility
Further details have emerged about a proposed indoor training hub outside GMHBA Stadium which could be built in an existing car park.
Hands off, Tassie: Lions lock in heroic premiership coach
Fresh from leading Brisbane to a first flag in 21 years, senior coach Chris Fagan has re-signed with the club. JAY CLARK has the details.
‘Bit crazy’: Bonkers AFL contract signed until 2033
It could be a momentous statement of faith or an incredible blunder, but Fremantle now have the longest contracted player in the AFL after a staggering move.
Forever Young: Docker signs AFL’s longest contract
Hayden Young is now the longest-contracted player in the AFL after signing a six-year extension tying him to the club well into the 2030s.
AFL free agent talks on his future
Tom De Koning could attract some life-changing offers as an AFL free agent and he knows where talk of his future sits.
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