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Here's everything you need to know ahead of the 2026 AAMI AFL Origin game

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Follow WA captain Patrick Cripps behind the scenes at AFL Origin in this video produced by Carlton Media

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Sarah Black assesses what AFLW Origin teams would look like for Victoria and Western Australia

Back in the day, the legendary Ted Whitten was Victoria’s tour de force. In 2026, it is Garry Lyon

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The 1986 Western Australia-Victoria State of Origin game is considered by many to be the best game of football ever played, writes Shannon Gill

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Check out the best photos from the clubs' official team photo days, as snapped by the AFL Photos team

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Swan Districts’ great Bill Walker – the only man in WA football history to have won four Sandover Medals – will be elevated to Legend Status at the Hall of Fame induction in Melbourne on June 9

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Toby Greene vowed last year he wouldn't ever share a beer with Marcus Bontempelli, so the Western Bulldogs skipper bought his arch rival a coffee instead

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AAMI AFL Origin coaches Chris Scott and Dean Cox have laughed off concerns they will use their positions to lure some of the AFL's biggest stars to their clubs

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Sarah Black and Nathan Schmook with all the latest news ahead of the 2026 AAMI AFL Origin game in WA

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The Dogs have locked in father-son recruit Jordan Croft until the end of 2029

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Patrick Cripps believes the habits he's building around performance and recovery can extend his peak well into his 30s

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The heartbreaking aftermath of Callan Ward's career-ending knee injury is captured in a new docuseries, 'No Holds Barred'

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New docuseries ‘No Holds Barred’, on the Seven Network, takes you inside the most emotional minutes of GWS’ 2026 campaign. Warning: Explicit language

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A pair of Swans are set to miss the start of the 2026 season

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New Melbourne coach Steven King on his first few months in the job and how he encouraged the players to embrace the new era

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Western Australia’s Evie Cowcher has been the best junior in her state for years, but a back injury robbed her in her final year of under-18s. She’s now back and ready for the Telstra AFLW Draft.

Josh Carr speaks to AFL.com.au's Cal Twomey about his coaching path, a new-look Port, the club's recruits and more

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Adam Kingsley is confident Clayton Oliver can rediscover his best at the Giants

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Zach Merrett has thrown himself back into life at Essendon, but not before sitting down with some disgruntled teammates

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Tigers veteran Dion Prestia has suffered a minor hamstring strain

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Jeremy Cameron is racing the clock to be fit in time for Opening Round after suffering an injury at training

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Carlton star Sam Walsh on his attitude towards contract negotiations, and attacking his first full pre-season in years

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There will be no backwards steps taken when Western Australia faces Victoria in a blockbuster Origin clash in Perth

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Toby Greene is primed to spend plenty of time away from his usual forward role, GWS coach Adam Kingsley tells Riley Beveridge

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Three Grand Final defeats remain as raw as ever for Isaac Heeney ahead of Sydney's second season under senior coach Dean Cox

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Josh Gabelich and Cal Twomey provide insights into the 2026 rule changes

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Check out the AFL's rule changes ahead of their debut at the 2026 AAMI AFL Origin game

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Gold Coast captain Noah Anderson on the lessons learned from his side finals debut, and the weapons that the Suns have at their disposal this year

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Jason Horne-Francis isn't certain to line up in round one after an injury-riddled off-season

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Players are out to make Saturday's AAMI AFL Origin game a real spectacle

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Eagles coach Andrew McQualter sees plenty of parallels between Harley Reid and former Tigers star Dustin Martin

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Free agent Ben King insists his feelings about the Suns haven't changed ahead of a big contract call

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Will Lewis is set to get a chance for a train-on opportunity with the Bulldogs

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While one of Victoria's top defenders acknowledges players will be on managed minutes, he expects a willing start to the AAMI AFL Origin clash

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The Power are comfortable with their position as star midfielder Zak Butters' contract shapes as a huge talking point in 2026

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Nat Edwards and Damian Barrett bring you the latest footy news and talking points in AFL Daily

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West Coast co-captain Liam Baker reflects on a tough 2025, the challenge of leadership, and what the new draftees have brought to the Eagles

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Ted Whitten jnr says it's a 'proud family moment' to be able to present the E.J. Whitten Medal to Victoria's best player

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West Coast coach Andrew McQualter would welcome Brisbane star Lachie Neale to his ranks

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The AFLW is moving to implement a salary cap to replace the current player payment structure, in a move that could see an increase in player movement

After battling a hip/glute issue across pre-season, Toby Greene is ready to go for Saturday's AAMI AFL Origin game

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The AFL is pleased to announce a price freeze on general admission tickets for all matches at the MCG and Marvel Stadium across the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season.

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Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick on the impact of Christian Petracca, Jamarra Ugle-Hagan’s return to footy and how the Suns changed a city

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Josh Gabelich takes a closer look at the captaincy situation at Brisbane

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Scans have confirmed the severity of George Wardlaw's hamstring injury

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The guernsey numbers for Victoria and Western Australia in AFL Origin have been revealed

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Ivan Soldo has been ruled out for the 2026 campaign in a cruel blow for the Power ruck

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The AFL has confirmed the medal and trophy presenters for the 2026 AAMI AFL Origin match between Western Australia and Victoria

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Former WA captain Graham Moss believes pride could lift the Black Swans past Victoria

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Greater Western Sydney vice-captain Katherine Smith has retired

Before players, coaches and officials from across the AFL gather in Perth, the banter has already begun ahead of the 2026 AAMI AFL Origin game

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The AFL has forwarded its 2025 financial results to the Presidents and Chairs of the 18 clubs, ahead of next month’s Annual General Meeting

Jeremy Cameron has been ruled out of AAMI AFL Origin due to an injury sustained during September's Grand Final

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Max King's availability for Opening Round is under a cloud after suffering yet another injury

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Swans star Errol Gulden is set for a major feat in a burgeoning hobby

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The number of million-dollar AFL players doubled in 2025, with two players earning $1.6m-plus

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Collingwood forward Jamie Elliott reflects on the reasons behind his decision to re-sign for two more years

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Hawks veteran Jack Gunston will "cherish" the opportunity of finally representing Victoria

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Check out the 16 players still trialling for an AFL chance in 2026

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Jack Ginnivan broke his finger during a five-goal outing on Saturday

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A new-look high-performance team is pushing Dockers players in more ways than one

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Richmond midfielder Tim Taranto on the side's plethora of young talent, his own role and who can add midfield grunt

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Dee Jai Culley will undergo surgery on a fractured arm

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Roo George Wardlaw will have scans after hurting his hamstring

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Tasmania has nominated more than 20 under-17 players as "players of interest"

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Star midfielder Zach Merrett is open to a new deal at the Bombers

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After two seasons scuppered by injury, Callum Mills is on track to play appear in the Swans' first game of the year

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St Kilda has given Eastern Ranges graduate Blake Chambers a chance to trial for a spot on the list

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Tasmania has made a major off-field signing as the club's bid to land AFL talent ramps up

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Collingwood coach Craig McRae reflects on last year’s near miss, plus the players to watch after a big pre-season

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Carlton veteran Darcy Vescio reflects on Carlton’s climb in 2025 and how they’re handling the long off-season

Richmond coach Adem Yze on his side’s year of growth, and what the new draftees can add to the rebuilding

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Ava Usher discusses her mid-year setback in her return from a torn ACL, and the prospect of joining Gold Coast as an Academy player

Chris Fagan took exception to Adelaide's comments following the breakdown in talks on a deal for Callum Ah Chee

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Tristan Xerri can't wait for the AAMI AFL Origin clash on February 14

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