LISTEN: St Kilda's modern-day Milne, it's Bailey vs the Bulldogs

Join Nat Edwards, Damian Barrett, Josh Gabelich and Sarah Olle for AFL Daily Round Table

IN TODAY'S AFL Daily Round Table, star journalists Damian Barrett, Josh Gabelich, Nat Edwards and Sarah Olle look ahead to round nine.

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- Jack Higgins has "exploded" in 2025, he's St Kilda's modern-day Stephen Milne
- A surprise name emerges as one of the biggest targets to coach Tasmania
- Swans and Demons face litmus tests as they meet on Sunday
- Bailey Smith facing off against his old side at GMHBA Stadium
- Regular segments: Go with your Gut, Fact or Furphy and Out on a Limb

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Indigenous Team of the Century, 20 years on: The midfielders

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The Insider: Deadline Day with Cal Twomey

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Indigenous Team of the Century, 20 years on: The forwards

Chris Johnson, Michael O'Loughlin and Chad Wingard join Ernie Dingo to commemorate 20 years since the Indigenous Team of the Century was named, looking at Winmar, Krakouer and the great forwards

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Indigenous Team of the Century, 20 years on: The midfielders

Chris Johnson, Michael O'Loughlin and Chad Wingard join Ernie Dingo to commemorate 20 years since the Indigenous Team of the Century was named, looking at McLeod, Farmer and the great midfielders

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Brekky, bowling, and Dan Gorringe: Inside No.1 pick’s whirlwind draft day

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Pride, passion and history: What Origin means to current stars

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Chris Scott eyes 400 games in charge after signing new deal

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Merrett to link up with Mitchell as Victoria returns to the Danger zone

Victoria has announced seven more players for the 2026 AAMI AFL Origin match against Victoria

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Having followed his head over his heart, this new Swan could be ready to launch

After being unable to break through for regular opportunities at the Hawks, Jai Serong tells AFL.com.au how he made the call to join the Swans

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LISTEN: St Kilda's modern-day Milne, it's Bailey vs the Bulldogs

Indigenous Team of the Century, 20 years on: The forwards

Indigenous Team of the Century, 20 years on: The midfielders

Brekky, bowling, and Dan Gorringe: Inside No.1 pick’s whirlwind draft day

Chris Scott eyes 400 games in charge after signing new deal

Merrett to link up with Mitchell as Victoria returns to the Danger zone

Having followed his head over his heart, this new Swan could be ready to launch

The Insider: Deadline Day with Cal Twomey

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Indigenous Team of the Century, 20 years on: The forwards

Indigenous Team of the Century, 20 years on: The midfielders

Brekky, bowling, and Dan Gorringe: Inside No.1 pick’s whirlwind draft day

Chris Scott eyes 400 games in charge after signing new deal

Merrett to link up with Mitchell as Victoria returns to the Danger zone

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Indigenous Team of the Century, 20 years on: The forwards

Indigenous Team of the Century, 20 years on: The midfielders

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Pride, passion and history: What Origin means to current stars

Chris Scott eyes 400 games in charge after signing new deal

Merrett to link up with Mitchell as Victoria returns to the Danger zone

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AFL Fantasy Classic 2026: Bigger, better and worth the wait

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