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Footballers say they don’t listen to the media, but Libby Birch says that’s not true.

AFL players do listen to the media. This is why using it as motivation can be risky

AFL footballers are under more scrutiny and pressure than ever before. It’s impossible to ignore it all, no matter how hard you try. But you have to put it into perspective.

  • Libby Birch

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Lance Franklin at a rare media appearance on Tuesday.

Buddy’s advice for Jamarra; Blues prepare for Coleman medallist’s return; Gawn defends Goodwin

At a rare media appearance, Lance “Buddy” Franklin addressed the situation surrounding the star Bulldog. Meanwhile, Harry McKay could return as soon as this week for Carlton’s crunch clash with the red, white and blue.

  • Peter Ryan, Andrew Wu and Jon Pierik
Shai Bolton will return home to WA.

Saints wield the axe, ex-Tigers flag star named for new club: AFL expert tips and teams for round two

Ross Lyon made a statement at the selection table, while Collingwood also made some key calls.

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As it happened: Rampaging Pies put early heat on Hinkley’s final season in charge; Dogs hold off gallant Roos

Experts have questioned Port Adelaide’s succession plan involving Ken Hinkley and Josh Carr after the Power surrendered without a whimper against Collingwood at the MCG.

  • Danny Russell and Scott Spits
Sam Wicks at the full-time siren.

They did the hard work, but sloppy Swans beat themselves in grand final rematch

In the critical moments on Saturday, when the game was there to be won, the Brisbane Lions were just so much cleaner - and the Swans were left to rue their profligacy.

  • Vince Rugari
Levi Ashcroft is primed for a round-one debut.

AFL expert tips and teams: Clubs roll out the young guns in round one

Here are all the teams and expert tips for round one.

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Isaac Heeney took on increased responsibility against Hawthorn

What we learnt from Dean Cox’s first game in charge of the Swans

The new coach got off to a tough start against Hawthorn with a 20-point defeat at the SCG, but what can it tell us about the year ahead?

  • Jonathan Drennan
West Coast skipper Oscar Allen.

Hawthorn’s impressive start gives Allen food for thought; Old Pies slow off mark

It’s unlikely, but not outrageous, to think Oscar Allen might depart West Coast at season’s end. If he is seeking a new home, the Hawks would be a good fit, Collingwood, meanwhile, are already waiting for the weather to cool and opposition legs to tire.

  • Michael Gleeson
Damien Hardwick made his thoughts clear on the Fox Footy presentation for the AFL season’s opening night.

‘Sorry couldn’t see the highlight’: Coach’s swipe at host broadcaster during Fox Footy, Seven head-to-head battle

The eagerly awaited TV footy wars between Seven and News Corp kicked off with a bang on the season’s opening night.

  • Scott Spits and Jon Pierik
Hawthorn’s Will Day looms as a huge difference maker in season 2025.

The difference this Day makes: How the Hawks have taken the next step

While Barrass and Battle should improve the Hawks’ backline, the more crucial inclusion to the team that went on an intoxicating charge last year was already on the books.

  • Jake Niall

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