‘Absolutely rocking’: Eddie’s son in title game
The sons of well-known AFL figures Eddie McGuire and Matt Rendell are going to face off in the national championship decider.
AFL
Keane shows what Pies missed out on
Adelaide pre-season training notes: Mark Keane impresses, young guns remain on light duties
Tsatas stars as Bombers sweat through Saturday sesh
Elijah Tsatas stole the show in a lengthy Essendon training session.
Track watch: Young Bomber makes match sim statement
A fringe Essendon midfielder has torn match play to shreds during a Saturday morning session where several of Brad Scott’s tweaks for 2025 were revealed.
The little white lie that secured Cats an Ablett family dynasty
Revered Geelong figure Bill McMaster passed away this week, and perhaps his greatest achievement in footy was recruiting Gary Ablett. Before his death, McMaster recounted how it happened.
Petracca suffers cracked rib at training
AFL: Melbourne Demons star Christian Petracca has suffered another injury setback with scans showing a cracked rib.
Petracca suffers fresh injury blow at pre-season training
Melbourne star Christian Petracca has been dealt a fresh injury blow, just months after returning to fitness following a lengthy lay-off.
Predictions, best 23: Bolton deal makes Dockers top four favourites
Fremantle were a premiership smokey midway through 2024 before an unmitigated disaster struck. ELIZA RELLY identifies who needs to step up for the Dockers to make the leap.
Demon’s worst nightmare comes true
The Demons have announced sad news surrounding Christian Petracca in the last thing Melbourne fans wanted to hear
Why navy blue will be Hawks fans’ least favourite colour in 2025
Hawks fans were among the most confident (annoying?) footy fans in season 2024, and this year, as well as barracking for the brown and gold, they will have added incentive to hope Carlton disappoints.
Bend it like Betts: NT’s human highlight reel does it again
He was once on Essendon’s list but now Anthony Munkara is lighting up the NTFL with a series of marks and goals that have to be seen to be believed. Read the inspiration behind his latest effort.
Hollands, Burgoyne, Daicos? The young guns eyeing half-back move
Rebounding half backs have been critical to every good team for a while now, so which young guns are being slated for a switch into the back half from their more familiar midfield or wing roles for 2025?
Bargains and bolters: Ten forgotten SuperCoach steals
Everyone knows Clayton Oliver is cheap, and Bailey Smith is in most early SuperCoach teams. Dig deeper and there are some amazing value picks your mates don’t know about.
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.
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.
Why SuperCoach Plus is a game-changer for fantasy sports
Ready to up your game? Unlock the full potential of SuperCoach Plus and make this fantasy season your best yet.
CHEAPIES: The best non-rookie bargains under $300K! | SuperCoach AFL: The Official Podcast
Al Paton, Dan Batten, and Dos from the Official SuperCoach Podcast are joined by The Footy Mailbag’s Damo to discuss their favourite SuperCoach non-rookie cheapies under $300K in 2025!
MID-PRICE MADNESS! Early thoughts on SuperCoach value picks!
Mid-price madness is back! Finding a bargain who scores like a top-dollar premium is one of the best feelings in SuperCoach – and there are more mid-price options in 2025 than in any year we can remember. A lot more mid-price picks blow up than become season-long keepers – but if you nail them it can give you a huge advantage on the competition. So, who will be the Elliot Yeo of 2025? Al Paton, Dos and Chloe Williams are joined by MJ from the Coaches Panel to name their favourite players in the $300k-$500k minefield and sort the mid-price contenders from the pretenders.
How to play SuperCoach in 2025 with DR! Strategy, bye rounds, and the flex position!
You’ve opened the SuperCoach Early Team Picker and before you is a blank field with 31 spots to fill … now what? The air is full of possibility as we tick into a new year, and Al Paton and Dos are joined by SuperCoach legend DR to talk through how they go about picking a squad to dominate 2025. Is it the year for guns and rookies or is mid-price madness the winning strategy? How many premium rucks should we start? Plus competing Flex tactics, the bye round that could derail our teams before the season begins, pre-season intel and the players Al, Dos and DR planning to take a huge risk on in 2025.
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Veteran reporter retires after 40-year career
The AFL community has paid tribute to Mark Robinson after the veteran reporter called time on his career after more than four decades.
Predictions, best 23: 2025 has to be the year the Suns rise, right?
Is 2025 finally the year? In Damien Hardwick’s second season on the Gold Coast, finals will once again be the expectation for the Suns. CALLUM DICK previews their season.
Predictions, best 23: What’s realistic for depleted Tigers?
Richmond have undergone a serious makeover since their dynasty, and with so much turnover in talent, what can we truly expect? MATT TURNER breaks down where they are at.
Hawks make Christmas fitness pact
AFL: Hawthorn have revealed they implemented a strict fitness plan which has already payed dividends upon returning to pre-season training.
Noah Balta handed four-game suspension
AFL: Tigers defender Noah Balta will be suspended for four AFL matches and two pre-season games following the off-field incident.
Track Watch: Draper still managed, Rachele impresses upon return
Crows captain Jordan Dawson says he couldn’t have been more impressed by Josh Rachele’s 2024 dropping, as the Crows made their pre-season return with Sid Draper still being eased back.
Chief football writer Mark Robinson calls time on legendary career
After more than four decades in journalism, Herald Sun chief football writer Mark Robinson is calling time on his legendary career, fulfilling his passion covering footy.
Tigers premiership hero suspended after alleged assault
After returning to the Tigers with teammates on Thursday, Noah Balta has been whacked with suspension after being charged with assault after an incident in December.
Time trials, barbecues: AFL players return from December holidays
Footy pre-season is back as players made their way back to clubs after the break, with the Hawks already showing they mean business in 2025.
Track Watch: International voyage aids Power’s young guns
Two Port Adelaide young guns hope a trip to the USA might be enough for them and the club to get past nagging soft tissue injuries, as the Power made their pre-season return on Thursday.
Tigers hand down huge ban to wayward star
The Richmond gun who signed a massive contract last season will miss the beginning of 2025 as he awaits a court date in NSW.
Lewd photo, sext scandal rocks AFL
The boss of one of the biggest football clubs in Australia says he was the victim of a hacking attack as a lewd photo spreads across cyberspace.
Power hit the track for first time in 2025
Port Adelaide have returned to training for the first time in 2025.
AFL club boss’s explanation for lewd post
The Carlton Football Club president said he was “outraged” and deactivated his X account after discovering a picture of a naked man had been posted.
2025 preview: Kind draw means Crows must start hot
The pressure is right on at the Crows, and a strong trade period combined with a kind draw to start 2025 means they have to start well to make finals. Simeon Thomas-Wilson previews their season.
Predictions, best 23: Swans’ poisoned chalice in Warner race
It’s a new era in Sydney, with Dean Cox now leading the charge for that elusive premiership. But all eyes will be on the future of a budding superstar. Lachlan McKirdy previews their season.
Pies flag hero makes big call on contract talks
One of the heroes of Collingwood’s 2023 premiership was expected to seek a raise and an extension this summer. Now, those talks could be pushed past the 2025 season.
Vote: Which AFL club has the best crop of young guns?
How are your club’s under-23 players tracking? GLENN MCFARLANE looks at the young guns across the AFL, have your say on who’s future looks the brightest.
End of an era: Famed Cats premiership hero’s final farewell
The Geelong Football Club is mourning the death of the last surviving member of the iconic premiership teams of 1951 and 1952 and the man who helped snare club legends including Gary Ablett Snr.
Look out, Eagles: Harley not the only star on rivals’ radars
West Coast’s new coach, Andrew McQualter has a big job ahead of him – but first, he needs to lock down their biggest stars. ELIZA REILLY previews West Coast’s season.
2025 preview: Pies’ defensive system or personnel must adapt
Collingwood’s 2024 season showed just how tough it is to stay at the top. To get back there, the Pies must find some solutions down back. JOSH BARNES previews their season.
Predictions, best 23: Breakout Cat can fill Hawkins-sized hole
Geelong is quietly — and confidently — building for another premiership assault, and one young spearhead could be the key to their flag chances. MATT FORREST previews their season.
What does Dogs’ list overhaul mean for Bevo’s future?
There’s been a slight changing of the guard at Whitten Oval in recent times, could it extend to the coach if this list fails to deliver in 2025? Lachlan McKirdy previews their season.
Tigers’ dynasty ‘godfather’ in Crows’ sights for board role
After multiple attempts to lure one of footy’s most respected minds to the club, the Crows could be on the verge of getting their man with a board shake-up looming.
Lions 2025 preview: Fagan’s tough call on premiership hero
Brisbane will be battling up forward without Joe Daniher in 2025, but perhaps the toughest call for Chris Fagan might be what happens down back. Callum Dick previews their season.
West Coast midfielder to face court
AFL: The Eagles’ Rueben Gibney will face court after an incident at a music festival where he was charged.
AFL star’s alleged gross public act
A young West Coast Eagles star has been charged by WA Police after being caught allegedly committing a gross act in public.
AFL player charged with public urination
A 20-year-old elite sportsman will face court for allegedly urinating in public and not giving police his name.
2025 preview: Blues’ biggest recruits won’t be on the field
Michael Voss still has the goodwill of 2023 from the Carlton fans, but how long will it last if they don’t contend again? JOSH BARNES writes, their biggest addition might just be off the field.
Hinkley’s last stand: Who can push Power over the line in 2025?
Once again, all eyes will be on Ken Hinkley’s future at the Power in 2025, which players will have to lift in order for Port to finally break through? MATT TURNER previews the Power’s season.
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