This kid turned down the NBL. He could be the answer for Richmond

This kid turned down the NBL. He could be the answer for Richmond

Alex Dodson turned down the chance to play in the NBL for the Adelaide 36ers after emerging as the best ruck prospect in this year’s AFL draft class. Will the Tigers pounce?

  • byMarc McGowan

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The contenders,the future and how to fix the system:Everything you need to know ahead of the draft
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The contenders,the future and how to fix the system:Everything you need to know ahead of the draft

This is our collection of draftee profiles,previews,rankings and analysis ahead of the 2024 national draft.

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Livingstone’s career turn takes her back to the Victorian Institute of Sport

Livingstone’s career turn takes her back to the Victorian Institute of Sport

The former Olympian’s stint as the AFL’s general manager of women’s sport ended last year,and now she’s landed in a new role.

  • byStephen Brook
Insiders’ guide to player movement:How to fix free agency and the future of father-son bids
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Insiders’ guide to player movement:How to fix free agency and the future of father-son bids

In the first of a two-part series on direction of player movement in the AFL,we look at free agency,academies,new future trading rules and whether a traditional rebuild is still possible as the draft becomes increasingly compromised.

  • byMarc McGowan
‘It gave me a lot of perspective’:The sick kids behind Ashcroft’s rise

‘It gave me a lot of perspective’:The sick kids behind Ashcroft’s rise

He is the AFL’s youngest Norm Smith Medal winner,and he’s set to be joined by his brother at the Lions. But off the field,Will Ashcroft is changing lives.

  • byNick Wright
Clash after siren as tempers flare in Hawks-Lions final
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AFLW

Clash after siren as tempers flare in Hawks-Lions final

Hawks coach Daniel Webster was asked about the fiery post-match altercation,including whether comments had been directed at Hawthorn captain Emily Bates,and said:“something might have been there”.

  • byHannah Kennelly
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‘Playing for a million dollars,that’s pressure:’ Inside the Hawks’ stunning rise to AFLW flag contenders
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‘Playing for a million dollars,that’s pressure:’ Inside the Hawks’ stunning rise to AFLW flag contenders

Trailing Richmond in the last term of last week’s final AFLW home-and-away round,Hawthorn needed to avoid defeat to lock in a $1 million bounty for the club. But Hawthorn’s women’s players did not buckle under the pressure.

  • byScott Spits
Neale Daniher named Victoria’s Australian of the Year

Neale Daniher named Victoria’s Australian of the Year

The Essendon 82-gamer and FightMND co-founder received the honour at a ceremony at the Melbourne Arts Centre on Friday night.

  • byCallum Godde
Demons,AFL settle with Glen Bartlett,apologise to Simon Goodwin

Demons,AFL settle with Glen Bartlett,apologise to Simon Goodwin

Melbourne Football Club has settled a long-running legal saga with their former president,and exonerated the premiership-winning coach over false allegations of illicit drug use.

  • byPeter Ryan andJon Pierik
The Pies have gone all in on winning the 2025 flag. But at what cost?
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AFL 2025

The Pies have gone all in on winning the 2025 flag. But at what cost?

With an ageing list and little young key position talent,Collingwood’s premiership window is punishingly tight.

  • byMichael Gleeson
Jas Garner on finals footy,family and pre-game superstitions

Jas Garner on finals footy,family and pre-game superstitions

Jasmine Garner will bring her relaxed but competitive attitude to Friday’s qualifying final against Adelaide as North Melbourne aim for a maiden AFLW flag.

  • byHannah Kennelly