Carlton Blues
Analysis
Draft
Melbourne future-proof for life after Petracca and Oliver; Saints take a punt on x-factor talents
The draft decisions of Melbourne and St Kilda will be closely analysed over the next 12 months as they look to revive their fortunes in 2025.
- by Peter Ryan
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Live
Draft
AFL draft first round as it happened: Tigers lob for ‘Dusty-like’ Lalor; Blues like Jagga; Kangas make move on twin
AFL top-draft pick Sam Lalor has put his hand up for Dustin Martin’s famous No.4 jumper and taken early comparisons to the retired Richmond legend in his stride.
- by Scott Spits and Roy Ward
One sleep to go: The latest mail on who your club will pick in this year’s AFL draft
The best and brightest prospects in the land will learn their fate on Wednesday and Thursday in the AFL draft. We’ve studied the form and the needs of the clubs to devise our final phantom draft for the first round.
- by Marc McGowan
Opinion
AFL 2025
The fix-ture is in: Why handicapping teams flies in the face of AFL’s integrity
The fixture should not be another lever for equalisation. The premiership race should be run at even weights, like the Derby – not weighted in the manner of the Melbourne Cup.
- by Jake Niall
‘Just a reco’: Blues superstar Charlie Curnow reveals the extent of surgery that ended his season
The two-time Coleman medallist has spoken about his progress in returning from the injury that curtailed his 2024 campaign.
- by Andrew Wu
The big fix: Revealing the secret formula that goes into making the most-read list in Australian sport
If you thought footy fans were obsessed with the AFL fixture, spare a thought for the man whose job it is to balance the interests of all 18 clubs and the broadcasters, while accommodating the league’s traditions and quirks.
- by Jon Pierik
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AFL 2025
See the full 2025 fixture: AFL banks on Blues, Magpies, as Dreamtime at the ’G moves to Friday night
The full 2025 AFL fixture has been released, and the league is banking on Carlton and Collingwood being big drawcards.
- by Peter Ryan and Jon Pierik
Analysis
AFL 2025
Winners, losers and an AFL first: Unpacking the 2025 fixture
A double-header at Marvel Stadium will be a first, and we take a look at what it will mean for footy fans as we enter an era of a new broadcast deal.
- by Peter Ryan
This kid turned down the NBL. He could be the answer for Richmond
Alex Dodson turned down the chance to play in the NBL for the Adelaide 36ers after emerging as the best ruck prospect in this year’s AFL draft class. Will the Tigers pounce?
- by Marc McGowan
Updated
AFLW
Night or day? AFLW stars relaxed as grand final timeslot remains unconfirmed
Just weeks out from the decider, the AFL is yet to confirm whether the AFLW grand final will move to a night-time slot.
- by Hannah Kennelly
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024
Magpies’ firepower boost; ex-Blue joins Geelong; father-son makes club call
Collingwood kicked off the AFL’s delisted free agency period by signing former St Kilda forward Tim Membrey on a two-year deal.
- by Marc McGowan and Russell Bennett
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