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'Once in a lifetime': delisted Swan joins Tassie Devils

'Once in a lifetime': delisted Swan joins Tassie Devils

Robbie Fox, who rose off Sydney's rookie list to play two AFL grand finals, has signed up to be part of Tasmania's inaugural VFL season.

Betting spike in footy finals driven by casual punts

Betting spike in footy finals driven by casual punts

Betting spike in footy finals driven by casual punts

Betting spike in footy finals driven by casual punts

Australians are more likely to punt during major sports events but while small wagers are linked to casual gambling, there are concerns about long-term impacts.

Ball in Bombers' court as Merrett eyes farewell

Ball in Bombers' court as Merrett eyes farewell

Ball in Bombers' court as Merrett eyes farewell

Ball in Bombers' court as Merrett eyes farewell

Essendon captain Zach Merrett wants to join Hawthorn, with his best and fairest winner's speech all but a farewell to the Bombers.

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Merrett wins best and fairest, but Bombers exit looms

Merrett wins best and fairest, but Bombers exit looms

Essendon captain Zach Merrett is keen to leave for Hawthorn and has all but farewelled the Bombers after winning a sixth best and fairest award.

Tasmania Devils reveal first VFLW signing

Tasmania Devils reveal first VFLW signing

The Tasmania Devils have announced their maiden VFLW signing, a player who has experience at AFLW level with the Swans and Bulldogs.

We're sorry: Cats set to ditch Mad Monday shenanigans

We're sorry: Cats set to ditch Mad Monday shenanigans

Geelong have apologised for any offence caused by their off-the-mark Mad Monday celebrations, declaring future events won't continue in their current format.

Centre bounce, substitute gone in AFL rules shake-up

Centre bounce, substitute gone in AFL rules shake-up

The centre bounce and substitute have been scrapped in a shake-up of AFL rules, as league officials flag more changes ahead of the 2026 season.

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Tasmania gets $5 million bonus to lure AFL talent

Tasmania gets $5 million bonus to lure AFL talent

Tasmania gets $5 million bonus to lure AFL talent

Tasmania gets $5 million bonus to lure AFL talent

The AFL has unveiled a range of salary cap and list concessions for the Tasmania Devils ahead of their entry into the league in 2028.

Dew joins flag teammate on revamped Power coach panel

Dew joins flag teammate on revamped Power coach panel

Dew joins flag teammate on revamped Power coach panel

Dew joins flag teammate on revamped Power coach panel

Former Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew will return to Port Adelaide as a senior assistant to first-year coach and 2004 premiership teammate Josh Carr.

Ex-Bomber makes history as first Devils recruit

Ex-Bomber makes history as first Devils recruit

Ex-Bomber makes history as first Devils recruit

Ex-Bomber makes history as first Devils recruit

Tasmania have signed their first VFL recruit, bringing in a delisted Essendon player with strong local connections.

AFL confirms struggling club's assistance package

AFL confirms struggling club's assistance package

AFL confirms struggling club's assistance package

AFL confirms struggling club's assistance package

The AFL has settled on an assistance package to help battling West Coast's bid to become a competitive team again.

Demons confirm star AFL midfielder wants out

Demons confirm star AFL midfielder wants out

Demons confirm star AFL midfielder wants out

Demons confirm star AFL midfielder wants out

A day after Christian Petracca flew to Adelaide, the Demons have confirmed his desire to continue his AFL career elsewhere in 2026.

'They've set the bar': Saints urged to be like Brisbane

'They've set the bar': Saints urged to be like Brisbane

'They've set the bar': Saints urged to be like Brisbane

'They've set the bar': Saints urged to be like Brisbane

While St Kilda continue to rail against the draft concessions for clubs such as Brisbane, coach Ross Lyon has lauded the back-to-back premiers.

'Not here to make friends': Saints president bullish

'Not here to make friends': Saints president bullish

'Not here to make friends': Saints president bullish

'Not here to make friends': Saints president bullish

St Kilda president Andrew Bassat says the Saints are relevant again after several years of drafting and now targeting key recruits from rival clubs.

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'Homophobic': star Cat clipped for Mad Monday post

Mitch Brown, the first AFL player to publicly reveal he is bisexual, was unimpressed after a controversial Instagram post out of Geelong's Mad Monday function.

'$64 question': Fagan says Lions' attitude stays key

As Brisbane continue their premiership celebrations, they are being reminded to stay grounded as they aim next season for a flag three-peat.

Injured Hawks star likely out until AFLW finals

With just five rounds left until the AFLW finals, Hawthorn star Emily Bates is set for an extended period on the sidelines after suffering a shoulder injury.

Demons star flies to Adelaide as trade talk ramps up

One of Melbourne's most important players has flown to Adelaide, with the Crows known to be interested in trying to secure a trade.

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Lions' Ashcroft named AFL player of the finals

Brisbane Lions midfielder Will Ashcroft has won the Gary Ayres Award as the best player of the AFL finals after starring throughout September for the premiers.

Eagles shake off illness to rise into AFLW top eight

An Ella Roberts-led West Coast, despite being struck by a team-wide illness, have defeated GWS at home to return to the AFLW top eight.

Anderson shines as Lions make it a perfect weekend

Brisbane have piled on the final six goals against Richmond to ensure a weekend that started with an AFL premiership ended with an AFLW victory.

Wardlaw kicks four as Saints surge to comeback win

St Kilda have come from behind to stun Port Adelaide, with Jesse Wardlaw playing a starring role in their 11-point win.

'Better than last year': Fagan hails Lions' premiership

Brisbane's second premiership has topped their 2024 triumph, according to coach Chris Fagan, and there could be more flags to come.

Jeered champion Lion happy to play up to villain tag

Brisbane Lions forward Cam Rayner was jeered relentlessly by Geelong fans in the grand final but enjoyed every moment on his way to a second AFL premiership.

Cats need to 'sit' in GF disappointment: Dangerfield

Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield says the Cats will need to process the disappointment of their AFL grand final loss, but will move forward.

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