Trading and drafting
‘My wish is … that comes to an end’: Why Gale wants Hawthorn booted from Tassie
The Tasmania Devils boss insists the team will be ready to play in the AFL from 2028, and dismissed concerns about potential delays to the Macquarie Point stadium.
- Caroline Wilson
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AFL introduces ‘Buddy Franklin rule’ to police clubs
There are now 27 AFL players with contracts that stretch to the end of 2030 or beyond, and the league has directed club boards and CEOs to have greater oversight and responsibility for deals of this length.
- Jake Niall
The AFL clubs with vacant list spots – and the contenders to fill them
About 80 players have been given an AFL lifeline in the pre-season supplemental selection period, but few have kicked on and one club has ignored the mechanism altogether.
- Peter Ryan
Pies, Dons and Cats are circling, but Rowell ‘thinks’ he will re-sign with Suns
It was not an emphatic declaration of intent, but out-of-contract Gold Coast midfielder Matt Rowell thinks he is likely to re-sign with the Suns this year.
- Michael Gleeson
- Analysis
- AFL 2025
Essendon’s ruckman Sam Draper could be next on the Crows’ hit list
Carlton’s Tom De Koning, West Coast captain Oscar Allen and North Melbourne prime mover Luke Davies-Uniacke join Draper among the most fascinating cases in this year’s free agency sweepstakes.
- Marc McGowan
- Analysis
- AFL 2025
As rival clubs circle, what price is right for Carlton to keep De Koning?
On Tuesday, Carlton announced two new re-signings. But neither was the man who looms as one of the most talked-about free agents of 2025.
- Peter Ryan
AFLW draft 2024: Every pick from the first AFLW national draft
The AFLW’s brave new world of a national draft where players could end up anywhere in the country had an immediate impact. See every pick.
- Scott Spits
- AFL Briefing
- AFL 2024
One of AFLW’s biggest names wanted out of Melbourne. Here’s why her wish was denied
This star forward – one of the most recognisable figures in the competition – now has to decide whether to accept the Demons’ offer, or take her chances in the AFLW draft with no guarantee she would end up at her club of choice.
- Peter Ryan
The AFL draftee who wants to banish ‘toxic masculinity’
New Giant Ollie Hannaford was a top-20 pick in last week’s AFL draft, but he has grander goals than just the ones he kicks on the football field.
- Marc McGowan
Inside the drama of draft night for new Hawk ‘Jason’ – and a swift lesson from James Sicily
Noah Mraz did not have to wait long for his first lesson as a Hawthorn footballer after experiencing a roller-coaster of emotions during the draft.
- Marc McGowan
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