‘It’s not often us – it’s the parents’:The staggering private school dominance of the AFL draft

‘It’s not often us – it’s the parents’:The staggering private school dominance of the AFL draft

We crunched the numbers and they paint a telling picture of just where the AFL’s draftees are coming from.

  • byMarc McGowan

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AFL draft first round as it happened:Tigers’ ‘Dusty-like’ pick;Blues like Jagga;Kangas make move on twin

AFL draft first round as it happened:Tigers’ ‘Dusty-like’ pick;Blues like Jagga;Kangas make move on twin

AFL top-draft pick Sam Lalor has put his hand up for Dustin Martin’s famous No.4 jumper and taken early comparisons to the retired Richmond legend in his stride.

  • byScott Spits andRoy Ward
Demons future-proof for life after Petracca and Oliver;Saints take a punt on x-factor talents
Analysis
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
One sleep to go:The latest mail on who your club will pick in this year’s AFL draft

One sleep to go:The latest mail on who your club will pick in this year’s AFL draft

The best and brightest prospects in the land will learn their fate on Wednesday and Thursday in the AFL draft. We’ve studied the form and the needs of the clubs to devise our final phantom draft for the first round.

  • byMarc McGowan
The fix-ture is in:Why handicapping teams flies in the face of AFL’s integrity
Opinion
AFL 2025

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
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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
See the full 2025 fixture:AFL banks on Blues,Magpies,as Dreamtime at the ’G moves to Friday night
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AFL 2025

See the full 2025 fixture:AFL banks on Blues,Magpies,as Dreamtime at the ’G moves to Friday night

The full 2025 AFL fixture has been released,and the league is banking on Carlton and Collingwood being big drawcards.

  • byPeter Ryan andJon Pierik
Winners,losers and an AFL first:Unpacking the 2025 fixture
Analysis
AFL 2025

Winners,losers and an AFL first:Unpacking the 2025 fixture

A double-header at Marvel Stadium will be a first,and we take a look at what it will mean for footy fans as we enter an era of a new broadcast deal.

  • byPeter Ryan
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
Night or day? AFLW stars relaxed as grand final timeslot remains unconfirmed
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AFLW

Night or day? AFLW stars relaxed as grand final timeslot remains unconfirmed

Just weeks out from the decider,the AFL is yet to confirm whether the AFLW grand final will move to a night-time slot.

  • byHannah Kennelly