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Blues coach Michael Voss has told AFL.com.au he has moved on from Charlie Curnow's departure to the Swans
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West Coast's loss to Fremantle has been further soured by an injury to Noah Long
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Blues coach Michael Voss has told AFL.com.au he has moved on from Charlie Curnow's departure to the Swans
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Five goals and a stint in the midfield? Riley Thilthorpe was literally everywhere in Adelaide's 19-point win over the Power
George Wardlaw has been removed from the Kangaroos' VFL practice game with a hamstring concern
Kysaiah Pickett kicked five goals as Melbourne crushed North Melbourne in a match simulation
Collingwood coach Craig McRae tells Damian Barrett he's reflected on his controversial post-season comments following Nick Daicos' Brownlow near-miss
The squads for Saturday's match simulation have been announced
Jagga Smith and Harry Dean have made strong impressions in their short time at Carlton
A change to the fines system is among seven Tribunal modifications introduced for the year
Josh Dunkley has agreed to a contract extension after winning the Brisbane B&F in a premiership year
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Blues midfielder Adam Cerra has learned the severity of his hamstring injury
Young Roo Colby McKercher has had surgery after suffering a finger injury
Callum Ah Chee will be sidelined for a short period after a hamstring strain
Carlton is optimistic Jacob Weitering will be fit to play Sydney in Opening Round
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Sign UpEastern Ranges premiership coach Jarrad Donders is set to take the helm at the Tigers
Rhys Harwood will remain at the Roos despite interest from rival clubs
The AFL has announced the squads to feature in the 2026 AFL Indigenous and Multicultural Academies
Despite falling in the AFLW off-season, players are keen to be part of future representative footy showcases
Star Sam Walsh is in talks over a seven-year contract extension with the Blues
Free agent Ben King insists his feelings about the Suns haven't changed ahead of a big contract call
Josh Weddle and Hawthorn have opened talks on a new contract, amid Essendon's massive interest in the out-of-contract star
Star goalkicker Taylor Smith wants to join Sydney
The Giants need a big finals campaign from Finn Callaghan, Isaac Kako has taken on a lot in 2025 plus more R24 lessons
Cool heads are needed at the Dockers, a fit and firing Sam Walsh is key to a Carlton surge in 2026 plus more R23 lessons
The Lions need a forward to lift, the Hawks' big four can work, plus more R22 lessons
The Crows have the grit required to challenge, the Pies miss a veteran, plus more R21 lessons
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Cathy Svarc faced the AFLW Tribunal over a one-match suspension
Jessica Rentsch faced the AFLW Tribunal over a one-match suspension
The AFL is considering a significant change to free agency compensation picks
Tasmania has nominated more than 20 under-17 players as "players of interest"
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Callum Twomey takes a closer look at the wheeling and dealing behind the scenes at the 2025 Telstra AFL Draft
Chris Scerri has been added to Fremantle's list during the SSP period
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The fixtures for the 2026 Smithy's VFL and VFLW seasons have been confirmed
The fixtures for the 2026 Smithy's VFL and VFLW seasons have been confirmed
The best of the VFL and SANFL will battle it out again in 2026, with a blockbuster double-header locked in at Glenelg’s Stratarama Stadium during Gather Round.
The season dates for the 2026 Smithy’s VFL and rebel VFLW competitions have been confirmed
AFLW players will have greater opportunity to push for selection in the reserves next year
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The off-season's here and Sliding Doors is in top form ... and Damo's got plenty to say
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