Demons future-proof for life after Petracca and Oliver;Saints take a punt on x-factor talents
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Draft

Demons future-proof for life after Petracca and Oliver;Saints take a punt on x-factor talents

The draft decisions of Melbourne and St Kilda will be closely analysed over the next 12 months as they look to revive their fortunes in 2025.

  • byPeter Ryan

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Reality bites as crisis in the number of Indigenous AFL players gathers pace

Reality bites as crisis in the number of Indigenous AFL players gathers pace

The number of Indigenous players on AFL lists will continue its alarming decline in 2025 as few players are considered for selection in the national draft.

  • byPeter Ryan
Richard Goyder wants to remain as AFL chair until 2028

Richard Goyder wants to remain as AFL chair until 2028

Goyder surprised senior AFL people when he revealed his intent to remain in the top job until 2028.

  • byMichael Gleeson
Fox Footy has given viewers a choice. Will they pay up?

Fox Footy has given viewers a choice. Will they pay up?

Fox Footy’s move to have their own commentary team call AFL matches in 2025 will change the landscape as viewers will have a choice – and Foxtel’s exclusive Saturday coverage will add to the temptation to subscribe.

  • byPeter Ryan
‘Choice is a great thing’:Hudson and Whateley to call Friday night football on Fox

‘Choice is a great thing’:Hudson and Whateley to call Friday night football on Fox

Viewers who subscribe to Foxtel will have a choice of callers for Friday night football in 2025 as the network announces its Friday night call team.

  • byJake Niall andPeter Ryan
The Hawks won TikTok this year. Now they’re cashing in

The Hawks won TikTok this year. Now they’re cashing in

After their breakout year,the Hawks are back as a prime-time AFL team,and their fans are getting swept up in the excitement with membership and merchandise sales soaring.

  • byMichael Gleeson
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Not the Kings or McKays:Meet the anti-twin big men who had 16 AFL clubs visit their country home

Not the Kings or McKays:Meet the anti-twin big men who had 16 AFL clubs visit their country home

Matt and Jack Whitlock were born two minutes apart,are each almost 200 centimetres tall and will be first-round picks in the AFL draft – but they want to be known for more than being twins.

  • byMarc McGowan
The fix-ture is in:Why handicapping teams flies in the face of AFL’s integrity

The fix-ture is in:Why handicapping teams flies in the face of AFL’s integrity

The fixture should not be another lever for equalisation. The premiership race should be run at even weights,like the Derby – not weighted in the manner of the Melbourne Cup.

  • byJake Niall
‘Just a reco’:Blues superstar Charlie Curnow reveals the extent of surgery that ended his season

‘Just a reco’:Blues superstar Charlie Curnow reveals the extent of surgery that ended his season

The two-time Coleman medallist has spoken about his progress in returning from the injury that curtailed his 2024 campaign.

  • byAndrew Wu
The big fix:Revealing the secret formula that goes into making the most-read list in Australian sport

The big fix:Revealing the secret formula that goes into making the most-read list in Australian sport

If you thought footy fans were obsessed with the AFL fixture,spare a thought for the man whose job it is to balance the interests of all 18 clubs and the broadcasters,while accommodating the league’s traditions and quirks.

  • byJon Pierik
Clayton Oliver returns early for Melbourne pre-season training
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Melbourne Demons

Clayton Oliver returns early for Melbourne pre-season training

Oliver,27,joined several senior teammates including vice captain Jack Viney and utility Harrison Petty – along with Melbourne’s first-to-fourth-year players at Gosch’s Paddock on Friday.

  • byJon Pierik andHannah Kennelly