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Recruit to be a vice-captain in first season with Crows

Recruit to be a vice-captain in first season with Crows

Adelaide have named recruit Alex Neal-Bullen as one of four vice-captains under skipper Jordan Dawson ahead of the 2025 AFL season.

Lions can contend without Daniher: co-skipper Neale

Lions can contend without Daniher: co-skipper Neale

Lions can contend without Daniher: co-skipper Neale

Lions can contend without Daniher: co-skipper Neale

Brisbane Lions co-captain Lachie Neale says the reigning premiers are well placed to cover the loss of retired spearhead Joe Daniher in their AFL title defence.

Succession plan takes heat off Hinkley: Rozee

Succession plan takes heat off Hinkley: Rozee

Succession plan takes heat off Hinkley: Rozee

Succession plan takes heat off Hinkley: Rozee

Port Adelaide's decision to announce a succession plan between Ken Hinkley and Josh Carr has taken the heat off the senior coach, says captain Connor Rozee.

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Sicily says Hawks must improve on last year's gains

Sicily says Hawks must improve on last year's gains

Hawthorn captain James Sicily says a repeat of what they did last season won't be enough as they try to improve on their barnstorming run back into the finals.

Giants young gun rejects rival's huge offer to recommit

Giants young gun rejects rival's huge offer to recommit

AFL young gun Finn Callaghan says he was always going to recommit to GWS, signing a four-year deal after resisting offers to return to Victoria.

Cripps backs injured youngster to respond to ACL blow

Cripps backs injured youngster to respond to ACL blow

Carlton captain Patrick Cripps is confident Jagga Smith can bounce back from his ACL heartbreak, and believes the Blues should have the chance to replace him.

AFL captains back more representative football

AFL captains back more representative football

AFL captains Patrick Dangerfield, Patrick Cripps and Darcy Moore are enthusiastic about the return of State Of Origin-style matches.

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Tigers veteran Prestia sidelined through injury again

Tigers veteran Prestia sidelined through injury again

Tigers veteran Prestia sidelined through injury again

Tigers veteran Prestia sidelined through injury again

Richmond veteran Dion Prestia will miss the early rounds of the AFL season because of an achilles issue, after injuries restricted him to 13 games last year.

Cats have to hold back eager Bailey Smith: Dangerfield

Cats have to hold back eager Bailey Smith: Dangerfield

Cats have to hold back eager Bailey Smith: Dangerfield

Cats have to hold back eager Bailey Smith: Dangerfield

Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield says the Cats have had to hold back boom recruit Bailey Smith, conscious the eager recruit is coming off a ruptured ACL.

Crows ruck out for season, ex-Swan given AFL lifeline

Crows ruck out for season, ex-Swan given AFL lifeline

Crows ruck out for season, ex-Swan given AFL lifeline

Crows ruck out for season, ex-Swan given AFL lifeline

Former Swans ruckman Lachlan McAndrew is now on Adelaide's AFL list after another injury ruled Kieran Strachan out for the season.

Blues' top pick, Dees' youngster to miss AFL season

Blues' top pick, Dees' youngster to miss AFL season

Blues' top pick, Dees' youngster to miss AFL season

Blues' top pick, Dees' youngster to miss AFL season

Carlton's No.3 draft pick Jagga Smith has ruptured an anterior cruciate ligament and will be sidelined for the entire AFL season.

Blues recruit hurt as new Saints shine in AFL hit-out

Blues recruit hurt as new Saints shine in AFL hit-out

Blues recruit hurt as new Saints shine in AFL hit-out

Blues recruit hurt as new Saints shine in AFL hit-out

Carlton recruit Jagga Smith has hurt his knee, while new St Kilda players Tobie Travaglia, Harry Boyd and Hugh Boxshall impressed at Ikon Park.

Oliver runs hot to give Dees huge boost in AFL hit-out

Oliver runs hot to give Dees huge boost in AFL hit-out

Oliver runs hot to give Dees huge boost in AFL hit-out

Oliver runs hot to give Dees huge boost in AFL hit-out

Melbourne have posted a 46-point win over North Melbourne, with the performance of midfielder Clayton Oliver the big highlight for Demons fans.

Adelaide's Soligo stars in match sim against Port

Adelaide's Soligo stars in match sim against Port

Adelaide's Soligo stars in match sim against Port

Adelaide's Soligo stars in match sim against Port

Adelaide midfielder Jake Soligo has dominated against Port Adelaide in a match simulation fixture at Mt Barker.

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Swans start Dean Cox coaching era with match sim win

Sydney have started their new era under Dean Cox as coach with a 57-point win over Greater Western Sydney in match simulation.

Brisbane ace Will Ashcroft faces match review scrutiny

Brisbane's young star Will Ashcroft faces scrutiny after elbowing Gold Coast's Matt Rowell during a three-club match simulation session.

Tayla Harris ready to shine after injury, trade drama

Melbourne forward Tayla Harris has moved on from her failed AFLW trade and is firmly focused on returning strong after her shoulder surgery.

Fair Work takes former union boss John Setka to court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has launched legal proceedings against former union boss John Setka and the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union.

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'A lot to weigh up' for AFL free agent De Koning

Carlton star Tom De Koning has sidestepped questions about whether he would prefer to stay with the Blues as he weighs up his AFL future.

Success can help Davies-Uniacke stay at North: Sheezel

North Melbourne gun Harry Sheezel is confident star free agent Luke Davies-Uniacke will sign with the Kangaroos if they can start winning regularly.

Ugle-Hagan's warm welcome back at Bulldogs training

Western Bulldogs players have warmly welcomed Jamarra Ugle-Hagan back at senior training after an extended period dealing with personal issues.

Soligo joins Crows chorus lauding Rachele's leadership

Adelaide midfielder Jake Soligo has joined coaches and teammates in praising Josh Rachele's response to his controversial axing last season.

AFL boss flags possible return of state of origin games

State of origin could return to the AFL calendar as soon as next year, with league boss Andrew Dillon keen on more pre-season representative football.

Curnow has knee surgery, Guthrie suffers new AFL blow

Carlton star Charlie Curnow has had minor knee surgery, while luckless Geelong onballer Cameron Guthrie will miss the start of the season after another setback.

GWS star Green to miss AFL season start with injury

GWS will be without Tom Green for their AFL opening-round clash against Collingwood after the star midfielder strained his calf during a match simulation.

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