‘I teared up’: Beautiful Barossa lives up to hype
Barossa Park’s first AFL match was a raging success – and everything premier Peter Malinauskas imagined. Matt Turner and Ruby Stewart recap an historic day in Adelaide.
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Why LDU knocked back rivals – and what it means for Saints
When North Melbourne’s players erupted in the Barossa on Friday, St Kilda’s recruiting war room slumped. A big tick for the Roos list team is another cross for the Saints. So, where to now?
‘They were elite’: SA coaches who inspired young gun’s AFL journey
From Unley Oval to the MCG, this rising North Melbourne star is back home for Gather Round – praising the Adelaide coaches who helped him.
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The Tackle: Saints jumping rebuild queue on road to TDK
The Saints could be about to speed past rivals on the rebuild ladder, writes Jay Clark. It’s no longer just the money that might entice Tom De Koning anymore, it’s the prospect of finals.
Licence to thrill: New Swan’s breakout game torches Roos
Riley Bice has a licence to thrill from Dean Cox. The mature-age recruit became North Melbourne’s nightmare in a remarkable performance in the Swans’ big Saturday night win.
‘Listless’ AFL club torched, $1.4m star called out
A Kangaroos great has lamented the club’s “listless” 65-point loss to Sydney, saying he thought his old side was past such down performances.
AFL world says same thing in all-time howler
Journeyman Peter Ladhams has been roasted across the footy world for a shot on goal universally declared one of the worst in history.
North’s $10m man? LDU poised to sign on in Clarko endorsement
Luke Davies-Uniacke is expected to recommit to North Melbourne on a bumper deal which could span as much of seven years. Jay Clark has full details.
Netflix star doubles down on AFL hype
It’s becoming pretty clear that the superstar American comedian has picked a side in Australia.
‘Ginger’ Rachele damages ribs; Nicks hails Crows’ ‘maturity’
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.
‘Validation’: Kangas win could secure star free agent
North Melbourne players know one win, as big as it was, doesn’t make a season, but taking down Melbourne could prove the catalyst to keep hold of a star.
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