The 11 best Hawks v Cats moments of the past 20 years
One of the best rivalries in footy delivered again on Easter Monday
What is the biggest issue in footy? We asked 15 key figures what they think
From concussion to trade and academies, we asked leading coaches, players and administrators about the biggest issues in the game
Coaches' votes, R4: Skippers surge to the top, four perfect 10s
The coaches' votes for the round four games are in
'We've got plans': Dockers put Daicos in Gather Round sights
Fremantle is preparing for Collingwood superstar to return for crucial clash
Highlights: Hawthorn v Geelong
The Hawks and Cats clash in round four of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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Highlights: Hawthorn v Geelong
The Hawks and Cats clash in round four of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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Last two mins: Late behind secures Hawks' win over Cats in remarkable finish
The thrilling final moments between Hawthorn and Geelong in round four
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ACCESS: Recruit showing up big-money Saints, 'lazy' contender called out
Matthew Lloyd and Damian Barrett with the latest news and opinions from Round Four
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Highlights: Western Bulldogs v Essendon
The Bulldogs and Bombers clash in round four of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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Highlights: Melbourne v Gold Coast
The Demons and Suns clash in round four of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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TRSF: Magpies' depth badly exposed, a 'disastrous' moment for Richmond
Kate McCarthy and Xander McGuire bring you The Round So Far for round four
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First Up: The area Crows must address, 'next Errol Gulden' needs tough coaching
Kane Cornes and Nat Edwards unpack a huge start to Round Four
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Highlights: West Coast v Sydney
The Eagles and Swans clash in round four of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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Riley Ranks … the 10 best jumpers your club hasn't worn for 20 years
As clubs produce throwback guernseys for Gather Round, Riley Beveridge ranks the best jumpers not worn for 20 years
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Eight things we learned: This out-of-contract young gun remains a big watch
The Blues are running out of time, a Port veteran continues to stand up plus more lessons from round four
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Around the state leagues: Young Bulldog fires, Bomber makes statement, Tiger's first game
Check out all the best players from this weekend's VFL, SANFL and WAFL action
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Cal-culations: The smother kings, Carlton's Voss problem, young star we still undervalue
In Cal-culations, Callum Twomey looks at the rise and rise of Will Ashcroft, West Coast's big ruck problem and more
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IF Leicester won an EPL title and Trump became US president … THEN
Sliding Doors is in full swing for 2026 .. and Damo's got plenty on his mind
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When the business of footy let him down, Buku Khamis took care of business
Buku Khamis reflects on his failed trade push and shares his hopes for a representative game for players from a multicultural background
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Swan gets new deal, injury blow for top draftee, young Lion in talks
Check out all the latest trade news from around the League
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The 25, April edition: Dees pair make big moves, two Lions drop out
Welcome back to 'The 25', where AFL.com.au's team of experts rank the best players in the game
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In the mix: Who could play for your club in R4?
Who's struggling, who's a test, check out the players from your list who are a little sore
2026 AFL Gather Round
A Festival of Footy in South Australia | Thursday, 9 April - Sunday, 12 April
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LISTEN: What to do with Tim English, early tag watch
Calvin, Roy and Warnie consider the trade options after a big weekend of footy
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Fantasy ready R4: Top five remaining captains, trade targets, draft tips, more
Calvin brings you everything you need to get Fantasy ready for round four
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LISTEN: Trade priorities, targets, best R4 captains, more
Calvin, Roy and Warnie bring you the round four teams, latest Fantasy news, best captains and more
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Fantasy stocktake: Who to buy and sell ahead of R4
Roy explores all the Fantasy trade options ahead of round four
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LISTEN: Are the top-priced players still value picks?
Calvin, Roy and Warnie consider the trade options for the last of the early byes
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LISTEN: Trade options after a week of chaos, best R3 captains, more
Calvin, Roy and Warnie bring you the round three teams, latest Fantasy news, best captains and more
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Fantasy ready R3: Top five captains, trade targets, draft tips, more
Calvin brings you everything you need to get Fantasy ready for round three
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Fantasy stocktake: Who to buy and sell ahead of R3
Roy explores all the Fantasy trade options ahead of round three
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LISTEN: More forced trades for Fantasy coaches
Calvin, Roy and Warnie look at the options for Connor Rozee and Christian Petracca moves
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Fantasy ready R2: Top five captains, trade targets, trap or treat, more
Calvin brings you everything you need to get Fantasy ready for round two
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Voss refuses to flinch as embattled Blues fight to find form
Under-fire coach Michael Voss remains focused on steering Carlton out of its rut amid intense scrutiny on the beleaguered club
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Young Suns forward cleared over tough tackle
The Match Review findings from Sunday's round four games are in
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Blues to appeal recruit's striking ban at Tribunal
The Blues will head to the Tribunal to appeal their recruit's striking ban
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Dogs dealt double blow ahead of Hawks blockbuster
The Bulldogs are set to be without two stars for their clash against the Hawks
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LISTEN: The embodiment of the new Demons, veteran ruck's dominance
Join Damian Barrett and Joel Peterson for AFL Daily
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The 'calculated move' that put new Hawk back on the AFL radar
Former Roo Flynn Perez was staying with an NBA player in the US when he got the call that reignited his AFL career
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Tall Tiger sorry for 'silly' strike that could further test depleted ruck stocks
Samson Ryan apologised to coach Adem Yze for an off-the-ball hit that could prove costly
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Another Power blow as forward suffers season-ending knee injury
Ollie Lord will miss the remainder of 2026 in another blow for the Power
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'Got to own that': Heat intensifies on Blues after latest meltdown
Michael Voss will face another week of scrutiny after his side let a big lead slip
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'That's the message we sell': Port coach embraces finals pass mark
Big questions are being asked about Port Adelaide's list following a shock loss to West Coast, but coach Josh Carr is still aiming for finals
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Goal of the Year: Round 4
Vote now on your favourite goals from Round 4 in the Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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Mark of the Year: Round 4
Vote now on your favourite marks from Round 4 in the Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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Mini-Match: Hawthorn v Geelong
Extended highlights of the Hawks and Cats clash in round four of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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Full post-match, R4: Cats
Watch Geelong’s press conference after round four’s match against Hawthorn
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Full post-match, R4: Hawks
Watch Hawthorn’s press conference after round four’s match against Geelong
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Quick Recap: Hawthorn v Geelong
Short highlights of the Hawks and Cats clash in round four of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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Highlights: Hawthorn v Geelong
The Hawks and Cats clash in round four of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
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04:41
Last two mins: Late behind secures Hawks' win over Cats in remarkable finish
The thrilling final moments between Hawthorn and Geelong in round four
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‘G erupts as Watson and Chol rock and roll in wild term
Nick Watson and Mabior Chol claw the Hawks back to set up a grandstand finish
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Make your Mark: Blicavs bags huge goal in the last
Mark Blicavs could be the hero for the Cats with a superb snap in the final quarter to pull away
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More Hawthorn damage as skipper hurts shoulder
Hawks co-captain James Sicily comes from the ground with a shoulder concern after a heavy aerial clash
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Hawks sweat as gun veteran grabs hammy
Hawthorn is dealt a worrying injury concern in the third term as Jack Gunston clutches at his hamstring leading at the footy
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‘This is what he can do’: The Wizard pumped after stunner
Nick Watson conjures a sizzling goal from a tight angle and celebrates with the Hawthorn faithful
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'What is this old man doing?': Crafty Gunston outsmarts De Koning
Jack Gunston took Sam De Koning to the fence at the Punt Rd end before producing a brilliant lead and mark, although he was unable to finish
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Cats bring their kicking boots with five-minute hat-trick
Geelong comes out firing after the first break with three goals in quick time
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‘He keeps getting better and better’: Of course it’s Jack
Jack Gunston snares the opening goal of the Easter Monday clash after a selfless pass from skipper Jai Newcombe
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Mini-Match: Western Bulldogs v Essendon
Extended highlights of the Bulldogs and Bombers clash in round four of the 2026 AFL Toyota Premiership Season
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Full post-match, R4: Bombers
Watch Essendon’s press conference after round four’s match against Western Bulldogs
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AFL umpires donate $20k to 2026 Good Friday Appeal
The AFL umpires have continued their longstanding support of the Royal Children's Hospital Good Friday Appeal
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AFL Statement - Lance Collard
Lance Collard is set to face a disciplinary Tribunal hearing for Conduct Unbecoming
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AFL and Shell V-Power delivering for footy fans this school holidays period
The AFL is pleased to announce that Official Fuel Partner Shell V-Power will be making travel more accessible in April with a special fuel discount available via the AFL Live Official App
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Macca’s Footy Festival returns for 2026 AFL Gather Round
The AFL has unveiled a lineup of activities for fans as part of the 2026 AFL Gather Round…A Festival of Footy, headlined by the return of the Macca’s Footy Festival
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AFL Gather Round to welcome more fans in 2026
The AFL has today announced that more fans than ever will be able to enjoy the AFL Gather Round action with the addition of two new grandstands to increase general admission capacity for the matches at Barossa Park next week
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Kylie's coming home: Aussie superstar to headline GF entertainment
Australia’s own global music icon Kylie Minogue will headline the Telstra Pre-Game Entertainment at the 2026 Toyota AFL Grand Final
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AFL locks in Toyota AFL Grand Final start time for next two years
The AFL has today announced the start time for both the 2026 and 2027 Toyota AFL Grand Finals, with each match to begin at 2:30pm AEST
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AFL launches AFL Axiom - 'The Future of Fandom' event at Gather Round
The inaugural AFL Axiom event will explore the theme "the future of fandom"
