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

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Demons future-proof for life after Petracca and Oliver;Saints take a punt on x-factor talents
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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
Winners,losers and an AFL first:Unpacking the 2025 fixture
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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
A tough nut,a cult figure and a champion:Your club’s key 2025 free agents

A tough nut,a cult figure and a champion:Your club’s key 2025 free agents

Coveted would-be free agent Cam Rayner’s six-year extension at reigning premiers Brisbane has dramatically changed the player movement landscape for 2025.

  • byMarc McGowan
Former Rising Star winner retires at just 25
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AFL 2025

Former Rising Star winner retires at just 25

A forward in just his mid-20s,who was part of Collingwood’s controversial “fire sale” of players heading out the door,has retired.

  • byMichael Gleeson
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The AFL flag blueprint:Is your club in the premiership window?
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AFL 2025

The AFL flag blueprint:Is your club in the premiership window?

There’s a blueprint which history suggests is required to be in premiership contention next season. What does that look like,and where does your team sit? We take a look.

  • byJon Pierik
Pick a winner:Who your team will target in the AFL draft

Pick a winner:Who your team will target in the AFL draft

We now know the ins and outs,the draft picks and the list spots that are available,so what will your club’s strategy be at the national draft and what players do they have their eyes on?

  • byMarc McGowan
AFL Hall of Famer to stand trial for historical child sexual abuse

AFL Hall of Famer to stand trial for historical child sexual abuse

Carl Ditterich,who played 285 games for St Kilda and Melbourne over a 17-year career,is accused of sexually abusing a girl under the age of 16.

  • byHolly Hales
Houston,we have lift-off:Magpies all-in on flag tilt after landing All-Australian

Houston,we have lift-off:Magpies all-in on flag tilt after landing All-Australian

Collingwood landed dual All-Australian Dan Houston in a huge trade involving Gold Coast and Port Adelaide that saw five players change clubs.

  • byPeter Ryan,Michael Gleeson,Marc McGowan andJake Niall
Contentious free-agency compo system delivers big win for Saints

Contentious free-agency compo system delivers big win for Saints

The St Kilda defender will play for Hawthorn next year,while Collingwood,Melbourne and Gold Coast have also made free agency signings.

  • byMichael Gleeson,Marc McGowan andRussell Bennett