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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.

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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.

St Kilda look to young talent for AFL ladder lift

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

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

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.

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Hawks mull over Harris trade as Demons offer extension

Hawks mull over Harris trade as Demons offer extension

Hawks mull over Harris trade as Demons offer extension

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.

Dockers star recruit Bolton keeps lid on flag hype

Dockers star recruit Bolton keeps lid on flag hype

Dockers star recruit Bolton keeps lid on flag hype

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

No one can replace Daniher: Lions recruit Day

No one can replace Daniher: Lions recruit Day

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

Larkey looking forward as recruits bolster rising Roos

Larkey looking forward as recruits bolster rising Roos

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

Soldo in seamless return to Port after trade request

Soldo in seamless return to Port after trade request

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

Mithen lands at Suns but Tayla Harris still in limbo

Mithen lands at Suns but Tayla Harris still in limbo

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

Saints great Dal Santo handed AFLW extension

Saints great Dal Santo handed AFLW extension

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.

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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.

Consistency key for Walsh as Blues seek to end drought

Sam Walsh believes consistency will be crucial to Carlton's AFL premiership hopes in 2025 as they seek to end a flag drought dating back three decades.

Hawthorn livewire has a Power-ful hunger for revenge

Hawthorn's next meeting with Port Adelaide will be one of the most eagerly anticipated games of 2025, and Nick Watson already has it circled on his calendar.

Pies, Hawks keen to lure off-contract Dees star Harris

High-profile Melbourne talent Tayla Harris is set to headline the AFLW trade period, with Hawthorn and Collingwood vying for the All-Australian's services.

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'Stare it in the face': Cox's first big call as coach

Dean Cox has set the tone for his tenure as Sydney's new head coach, beginning pre-season with a meticulous review of their 60-point AFL grand final defeat.

Port recruit Richards handed McCarthy's playing number

John McCarthy's playing number at Port Adelaide has been brought out of retirement, 12 years after his death on a post-season trip to Las Vegas.

'Unique' recruit Bolton exciting Freo skipper Pearce

Fremantle skipper Alex Pearce can't wait to play with former Richmond dynamo Shai Bolton, who can have an impact in attack and through the midfield.

Skipper bullish on Smith addition to Cats' engine room

Geelong veteran Patrick Dangerfield believes versatile recruit Bailey Smith will have his biggest impact for his new AFL club in a revamped midfield.

Suns sack AFLW coach Joyce, captain Bohanna wants trade

Gold Coast captain Tara Bohanna is expected to return home to Victoria after requesting a trade, just hours after the Suns sacked AFLW coach Cameron Joyce.

'Line in the sand': Green vows GWS will do better

GWS are determined to right their wrongs, with Tom Green saying his team will learn from their AFL finals crash-out and post-season function scandal.

Why Lions can defy AFL champion hoodoo and roar again

Dayne Zorko reckons Brisbane's desire to replicate their 2024 success for those who missed out will help them buck a trend that's plagued recent AFL premiers.

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