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Stadium build continues despite $1 billion cost blowout

Stadium build continues despite $1 billion cost blowout

An independent expert has highlighted major concerns about the cost and location of a new AFL stadium but key decision-makers are maintaining their support.

Tigers confirm Balta assault charge in country NSW

Tigers confirm Balta assault charge in country NSW

Tigers confirm Balta assault charge in country NSW

Tigers confirm Balta assault charge in country NSW

Richmond's Noah Balta, who signed a seven-year AFL deal in October, has been charged with assault following an incident in country NSW on December 30.

GWS rookie inspired by Israel Folau's AFL experiment

GWS rookie inspired by Israel Folau's AFL experiment

GWS rookie inspired by Israel Folau's AFL experiment

GWS rookie inspired by Israel Folau's AFL experiment

Growing up in rugby league heartland, Greater Western Sydney rookie Josaia Delana remembers discovering the AFL through code-hopper Israel Folau.

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Premiership coach Fagan signs Lions contract extension

Premiership coach Fagan signs Lions contract extension

Brisbane Lions premiership coach Chris Fagan has signed a contract extension through to the end of the 2027 AFL season.

Lions to confirm re-signing of premiership coach Fagan

Lions to confirm re-signing of premiership coach Fagan

The Brisbane Lions have re-signed premiership coach Chris Fagan until the end of 2027, with the club to imminently confirm it.

Not going anywhere: Young a Docker until 2033

Not going anywhere: Young a Docker until 2033

Rising midfield star Hayden Young has become the longest-contracted player in the AFL, signing a six-year extension to stay at Fremantle.

Blues star De Koning to make free agency call in 2025

Blues star De Koning to make free agency call in 2025

Out of contract at the end of the 2025 season, Tom De Koning is set to headline contract talks at Carlton alongside Adam Cerra, Adam Saad and Nic Newman.

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Crows star Rankine vows to rebound for AFL flag push

Crows star Rankine vows to rebound for AFL flag push

Crows star Rankine vows to rebound for AFL flag push

Crows star Rankine vows to rebound for AFL flag push

After missing out on a third of the 2024 season, Adelaide star Izak Rankine is out to put himself in the best position possible to push for a premiership.

Magpies take Centra with No.1 pick in AFLW draft

Magpies take Centra with No.1 pick in AFLW draft

Magpies take Centra with No.1 pick in AFLW draft

Magpies take Centra with No.1 pick in AFLW draft

Victorian midfielder-forward Ash Centra has been chosen by Collingwood as the No.1 pick in the first national AFLW draft, while Gold Coast took Havana Harris.

Western Bulldogs lock away young gun Darcy until 2029

Western Bulldogs lock away young gun Darcy until 2029

Western Bulldogs lock away young gun Darcy until 2029

Western Bulldogs lock away young gun Darcy until 2029

Star young forward Sam Darcy has signed a new four-year deal with the Western Bulldogs, keeping him out of the sights of interested rivals.

Magpies set to take Victorian No.1 pick in AFLW draft

Magpies set to take Victorian No.1 pick in AFLW draft

Magpies set to take Victorian No.1 pick in AFLW draft

Magpies set to take Victorian No.1 pick in AFLW draft

The 2024 AFLW draft will be the first fully national version, rather than state-based, but Collingwood are set to pick Victorian Ash Centra first in any case.

Bulldogs $6m abuse payout slashed, but verdict upheld

Bulldogs $6m abuse payout slashed, but verdict upheld

Bulldogs $6m abuse payout slashed, but verdict upheld

Bulldogs $6m abuse payout slashed, but verdict upheld

A man abused by a Bulldogs volunteer as a child has had his almost-$6 million payout from the AFL club more than halved, but his lawyers say it is still a win.

Harris set to stay with Demons after trade falls over

Harris set to stay with Demons after trade falls over

Harris set to stay with Demons after trade falls over

Harris set to stay with Demons after trade falls over

Hawthorn and Melbourne couldn't reach an AFLW trade agreement on Tayla Harris, who is instead set to remain with the Demons.

New Eagle Graham grateful for his time at Tigerland

New Eagle Graham grateful for his time at Tigerland

New Eagle Graham grateful for his time at Tigerland

New Eagle Graham grateful for his time at Tigerland

New West Coast recruit Jack Graham hopes he can play a key role in the club's midfield under new coach Andrew McQualter.

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St Kilda look to young talent for AFL ladder lift

Veteran Brad Hill says he's impressed by top 10 draft pick Tobie Travaglia as St Kilda look to their young guns to climb the AFL ladder.

Swans draftee Bowman handed Franklin's famous number

Sydney will have a new No.23, taking Lance Franklin's number off the shelf after a year to hand it to young South Australian forward Ned Bowman.

Magpies unveil Charlie Gardiner as new football boss

Collingwood have named long-time Sydney administrator Charlie Gardiner as their new football boss, continuing a massive off-field rebuild.

Hawks mull over Harris trade as Demons offer extension

The busiest club in the penultimate day of the AFLW trade period, Hawthorn are still mulling over a trade for Melbourne premiership forward Tayla Harris.

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Dockers star recruit Bolton keeps lid on flag hype

Fremantle are hoping prized recruit Shai Bolton can lead them to a much coveted first premiership, but the former Richmond star isn't buying into the hype.

No one can replace Daniher: Lions recruit Day

There's a Joe Daniher-sized hole in the Brisbane Lions line-up, but recruit Sam Day isn't out to be a carbon copy of the star AFL premiership forward.

Larkey looking forward as recruits bolster rising Roos

North Melbourne's Nick Larkey is excited to see the improvement in the Kangaroos, feeling they've now got the right mix of experience and young talent.

Soldo in seamless return to Port after trade request

Port Adelaide forward Mitch Georgiades says there's no grudges held against ruckman Ivan Soldo who has returned to club since asking for a trade to Victoria.

Mithen lands at Suns but Tayla Harris still in limbo

Tayla Harris's bid to land at Hawthorn is up in the air after the Melbourne forward wasn't part of a six-club mega deal finalised on Friday.

Saints great Dal Santo handed AFLW extension

Nick Dal Santo has signed a two-year contract extension to coach St Kilda's AFLW team until at least the end of 2026, as they chase a maiden finals appearance.

AFLW star Garner ties Kangas record with latest honour

AFLW star Jasmine Garner has joined AFL games record-holder Brent Harvey as the only North Melbourne players to have won five club best-and-fairest awards.

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