Nine things we learned: The Magpies have a big hole to fill
The Hawks have found a ruck answer, Carlton has a third-quarter problem, plus more lessons from round one
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The Hawks have found a ruck answer, Carlton has a third-quarter problem, plus more lessons from round one
The Hawks need a Will Day answer and fast, the Swans have the firepower to contend again plus more lessons from Opening Round
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
The Saints just can't afford to lose Nasiah, a Suns veteran deserves more praise, plus more R20 lessons
Ashton Moir has been a silver lining for the Blues, the Giants have forward options to burn plus more R19 lessons
Matt Rowell is made for September, the Bombers can't be judged on this season plus more R18 lessons
Sam Darcy can be stopped, we may have seen the last of Sam Lalor in 2025 plus more R17 lessons
Tom Lynch must manage his emotions better, the young Bulldogs could be anything plus more round 16 lessons
The theatre of the tag is good for footy, the full-strength Swans are a different beast, plus more round 15 lessons
Follow all the action from Friday night's clash between the Crows and Bulldogs
The match review findings for Thursday night's game are in
The teams are in for Sunday's games in round two
Sliding Doors is in full swing for 2026 .. and Damo's got plenty on his mind
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