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Our reporters have their say on who makes the cut for your team's first game of the 2026 season
Two clubs with very different stories will collide in an Opening Round blockbuster, writes Damian Barrett
Watch the trailer for '22 Days', the 2025 official AFL Grand Final Film that features exclusive access inside Brisbane's remarkable premiership. Released on Wednesday, March 4
Watch the trailer for '22 Days', the 2025 official AFL Grand Final Film that features exclusive access inside Brisbane's remarkable premiership. Released on Wednesday, March 4
Take a look at 18 of the best plays from the official practice games ahead of the start of the new season
Nat Edwards with all the latest Footy Feed news
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Cal Twomey and Riley Beveridge bring you a special pre-season edition of Gettable from Tasmania FC’s showcase in Hobart
The Eagles and Power clash in the AAMI Community Series
The Kangaroos and Magpies clash in the AAMI Community Series
The thrilling final moments between the Kangaroos and Magpies in the AAMI Community Series
The Dockers and Crows clash in the AAMI Community Series
The Saints and Bombers clash in the AAMI Community Series
Match Review Officer Michael Christian joins AFL Daily to talk through the MRO and Tribunal changes for this season
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A new timeslot for First Up with Kane Cornes, and fresh looks for two favourites are part of the AFL line-up of shows in 2026
While he believes playing in Opening Round is an advantage for the Cats, Justin Longmuir is confident about the Dockers' round one chances
Check out the players who caught our eye during the 2026 pre-season practice matches
Welcome back to 'The 25', where AFL.com.au's team of experts rank the best players in the game
Michael Voss had a tough 2025. But an off-season of reflection has him buoyed by how this year can pan out
Will Day is out of action until at least the middle of the year but that hasn't stopped Sam Mitchell using him in other ways
Sliding Doors is back for 2026 .. and Damo's got a full head of steam after a long, hot summer
Speaking to AFL.com.au, Roos coach Alastair Clarkson has discussed Jy Simpkin's decision to explore his options
AFL.com.au's Josh Gabelich takes you inside a day with Pies coach Craig McRae
See the full details of all the pre-season games ahead of the start of the 2026 premiership season
Take a look at some of the positional changes to watch for ahead of the 2026 season
Danielle Ponter has had a busy summer with a new contract, a wedding to plan and an important coaching role
Power star Matilda Scholz joined several AFL and AFLW players at the Melbourne Noir show at the Melbourne Fashion Festival
Shae Sloane has been appointed as the Demons' interim head of women's football
From her best friend at the club, to the important figure that taught her how to do her hair for game day, there's plenty you might not know about Ebony Marinoff
Eastern 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
Ahead of the 2025 Telstra AFLW Draft, Sunny Lappin has shot up in draft calculations, and with links to Carlton, St Kilda, and Gold Coast, she has a big decision on her hands
Despite falling in the AFLW off-season, players are keen to be part of future representative footy showcases
We take a look at which players have pulled on the jumper the most times for each club
Sarah Black assesses what AFLW Origin teams would look like for Victoria and Western Australia
Stay up to date with all the Fantasy news this pre-season
Warnie reveals his AFL Fantasy Classic team following the pre-season games
All the Fantasy points, CBAs, kick-ins, time on ground from the AAMI Community Series
The Traders run through their key takeaways from the AAMI Community Series
Roy and Calvin from The Traders assesses the practice games
Check out the Fantasy takeaways from the AAMI Community Series
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Check out all the prizes on offer this year in AFL Fantasy
Calvin takes a look at the top 50 most owned players and whether they are a trap or a treat
Download this year's Fantasy Draft Kit, plus a bonus stats spreadsheet
Charlie Curnow's reunion with Carlton is set to take centre stage in the season-opener, with new Sydney teammate Isaac Heeney also feeling the hype
Jai Newcombe was attempting to overturn a one-match ban for rough conduct
Dave Matthews calls on the AFL to help raise Academy numbers in the Giants' region and believes they should be treated differently to other northern clubs
Former Roo Flynn Perez was staying with an NBA player in the US when he got the call that reignited his AFL career
Touk Miller is eager to see how Gold Coast stacks up when it hosts last year's beaten grand finalist Geelong
Tanner Bruhn is set to make his AFL return for the Cats
Jagga Smith and Harry Dean will make their debuts for Carlton on Thursday night, while Jacob Weitering is also likely to play
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Andrew Dillon hopes there's a way for Australian Rules to feature in some form at the Brisbane Olympics
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Click here for everything DamoWatch Port Adelaide's press conference after their AAMI Community Series match against West Coast
Watch West Coast's press conference after their AAMI Community Series match against Port Adelaide
Short highlights of the Eagles and Power clash in the AAMI Community Series
The Eagles and Power clash in the AAMI Community Series
Jason Horne-Francis attacks the contest at speed, shrugs off pressure and releases to a teammate as Port piles on another goal
Joe Richards couldn’t believe his luck after Willem Duursma’s attempted switch in defence goes awry
Jacob Newton stuns the home crowd with two massive leaps and a one-hander, with both leading to majors for the youngster
Jake Waterman streams through traffic and finishes cleanly to get West Coast on the board halfway through the second quarter
West Coast's Harry Edwards was concussed in this heavy collision against Port Adelaide in the AAMI Community Series
Mitch Georgiades turns up the heat with these two efforts early in the second quarter
Joe Richards piles on a blundering West Coast and finds a running Zak Butters to finish the team play
Watch North Melbourne's press conference after their AAMI Community Series match against Adelaide
Watch Collingwood's press conference after their AAMI Community Series match against North Melbourne
Jase Burgoyne finishes up with a major after some clean hands and an assist from Jason Horne-Francis
Short highlights of the Kangaroos and Magpies clash in the AAMI Community Series
The Kangaroos and Magpies clash in the AAMI Community Series
The thrilling final moments between the Kangaroos and Magpies in the AAMI Community Series
Harry Sheezel speaks post-game after his side bounces back to claim a confidence-boosting one-point win in the AAMI Community Series
Wil Parker refuses to budge, holding firm against powerful Kangaroo Paul Curtis to win the free kick
Harry Perryman backs himself from beyond 50 and launches a superb shot that sails straight through
The AFL is pleased to report that our median pay gap across the AFL workforce remains at zero, for the third consecutive year
Changes have been made to some healthcare guidelines and policies ahead of the 2026 AFL and AFLW seasons
The AFL launched 2026 AFL Opening Round in Sydney on Monday
The AFL has announced the squads to feature in the 2026 AFL Indigenous and Multicultural Academies
The AFL has confirmed changes to the All Australian selection panel for 2026
The AFL has confirmed that from the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership season onwards, field umpires will be provided approved player performance statistics after each game to assist in their deliberations for the Brownlow Medal voting
The fixtures for the 2026 Talent League season have been announced
The AFL has announced the recipients of Life Membership and the Jack Titus Award
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