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New deal to put Cats boss among AFL coaching greats

New deal to put Cats boss among AFL coaching greats

Two-time AFL premiership coach Chris Scott has signed a three-year contract extension with Geelong, tying him to the club until the end of 2029.

Origin to be Bomber's first game since failed trade

Origin to be Bomber's first game since failed trade

Origin to be Bomber's first game since failed trade

Origin to be Bomber's first game since failed trade

Essendon star Zach Merrett has been selected for Victoria, meaning February's State of Origin will be his first game since attempting to leave the Bombers.

Starcevich eyes Origin return after grand final knock

Starcevich eyes Origin return after grand final knock

Starcevich eyes Origin return after grand final knock

Starcevich eyes Origin return after grand final knock

West Coast recruit Brandon Starcevich has been named alongside former Brisbane Lions teammate Callum Ah Chee in the WA squad to take on Victoria.

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I want to be GWS captain: Aaron Cadman's 'master plan'

I want to be GWS captain: Aaron Cadman's 'master plan'

Returning to his home in Victoria is no longer a part of Aaron Cadman's master plan, with the rising GWS star daring to dream in the club's premiership chase.

Injury-plagued St Kilda star undergoes more surgery

Injury-plagued St Kilda star undergoes more surgery

Star St Kilda forward Max King has had a fourth operation on his problematic knee in 2025, delaying his return to Saints training even further.

'Callous' rapist Tom Silvagni jailed for six years

'Callous' rapist Tom Silvagni jailed for six years

Tom Silvagni, the youngest son of AFL great Stephen and television identity Jo, has been jailed after being convicted of rape.

Bombers announce new captain as CEO calls it quits

Bombers announce new captain as CEO calls it quits

Andrew McGrath has been confirmed as Essendon's captaincy replacement for Zach Merrett on the same day Bombers chief executive Craig Vozzo quit his role.

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List, draft concessions for AFLW Devils revealed

List, draft concessions for AFLW Devils revealed

List, draft concessions for AFLW Devils revealed

List, draft concessions for AFLW Devils revealed

The AFL commission has released list build rules and concessions for the Tasmania Devils women's team ahead of their entry in 2028.

Coach's contract extension something to Crow about

Coach's contract extension something to Crow about

Coach's contract extension something to Crow about

Coach's contract extension something to Crow about

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks has been given a contract extension, locking him in as the Crows' boss until the end of the 2027 AFL season.

Ex-Dockers boss excited to be named A-Leagues CEO

Ex-Dockers boss excited to be named A-Leagues CEO

Ex-Dockers boss excited to be named A-Leagues CEO

Ex-Dockers boss excited to be named A-Leagues CEO

Steve Rosich has been named the Australian Professional League's new chief executive, with the former AFL club boss taking over from chair Stephen Conroy.

Swans create Irish history with new AFLW coach

Swans create Irish history with new AFLW coach

Swans create Irish history with new AFLW coach

Swans create Irish history with new AFLW coach

Sydney's new AFLW coach Colin O'Riordan will create history as the first Irish person to lead a men's or women's AFL team.

McRae re-signs with Magpies for another two seasons

McRae re-signs with Magpies for another two seasons

McRae re-signs with Magpies for another two seasons

McRae re-signs with Magpies for another two seasons

Craig McRae, one of six current premiership coaches, has committed to Collingwood through to the end of the 2028 season.

'Horrified' Cummins pays tribute, Swans visit memorial

'Horrified' Cummins pays tribute, Swans visit memorial

'Horrified' Cummins pays tribute, Swans visit memorial

'Horrified' Cummins pays tribute, Swans visit memorial

John Williamson will perform at Adelaide Oval as part of a tribute to Bondi terror attack victims, with Pat Cummins and Ben Stokes ready for a sombre Test.

Top AFLW pick wants to take Tigers to promised land

Top AFLW pick wants to take Tigers to promised land

Top AFLW pick wants to take Tigers to promised land

Top AFLW pick wants to take Tigers to promised land

Richmond traded up to pick No.1 to snag Olivia Wolmarans in the AFLW draft and the power forward wants to repay the Tigers' faith by taking them to the top.

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Tigers snap up power forward with prized top draft pick

West Australian key forward Olivia Wolmarans is the top of the 2025 AFLW draft class after being selected by Richmond with the prized No.1 pick.

Butters unfazed by future call as new Port era begins

Port Adelaide star Zak Butters has faith in the club's direction under Josh Carr and won't rush into a call on his future.

It's Ben a long time going from Sun rise to Blue heaven

New Carlton forward Ben Ainsworth has opened up on the "challenging" decision to leave Gold Coast with the Suns finally on the cusp of success.

How Richmond traded up for the No.1 AFLW draft pick

After a horror AFLW season that ended with the sacking of their coach and football boss, Richmond will enter the draft with the prized No.1 pick.

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'So evil': woman confronts rapist Tom Silvagni in court

Tom Silvagni, the youngest son of AFL great Stephen, barely reacted as his victim laid out her pain in a statement to the court.

'Always going to happen': new Blues pumped for rematch

Rather than seethe about their exit from Sydney, new Carlton recruits Will Hayward and Ollie Florent are excited about trying to cause an early 2026 upset.

How Gold Coast convinced AFLW superstar to join Suns

After three premierships across 10 seasons with Adelaide, AFLW star Anne Hatchard is ready to help Gold Coast charge up the ladder.

'A genuine crack': Gawn makes AFL Origin call to arms

Melbourne captain Max Gawn has wanted a State Of Origin return for several years and says it's now on the players to make it work.

'No real ego': Gawn happy either way on D's captaincy

Max Gawn says he was "scared" about whether new Melbourne coach Steven King would like him, amid widespread change at the Demons.

How the Silvagni rape case was shrouded in secrecy

The son of AFL great Stephen Silvagni managed to have his court proceedings suppressed from the moment he was first charged with rape.

Son of AFL great identified as a rapist as order lifts

AFL great Stephen Silvagni's son Tom is a convicted rapist, it can be revealed after a suppression order on his identity was lifted.

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