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DARK SECRETS: Afl | Vintage Vibes

'No preconceived ideas': Merrett speaks after AFL trade

The day after he was traded to Hawthorn, start midfielder Zach Merrett has spoken about what role he might play under new coach Sam Mitchell.

AAP · 20h ago

How to build an expansion club: the challenges and opportunities for the new NRL and AFL teams

The 2026 Australian Football League (AFL) and National Rugby League (NRL) seasons have finished in a blaze of glory for the Brisbane Lions and Sydney Roosters.

The Conversation · Oct 6

'Northy Time': Graham feels he belongs at Arden St

Jaymie Graham will coach North Melbourne - his first AFL senior role - following last month's sacking of Alastair Clarkson and its bitter aftermath.

AAP · Oct 5

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Kangaroos set to make call in AFL coaching race

North Melbourne are poised to name Jaymie Graham as head coach, tasking the Fremantle assistant with lifting the Kangaroos off the bottom of the AFL ladder.

AAP · Oct 5

Merrett moves to Hawks as Bombers avoid ugly trade war

Hawthorn and Essendon have avoided a second trade war over Zach Merrett, with a deal clinched on the opening day of the AFL trade period.

AAP · Oct 5

'Understanding': Swans dismiss talk of rift with Blakey

Sydney list boss Chris Keane has played down talk of a rift with Nick Blakey, declaring the Swans are confident the defender will remain at the AFL club.

AAP · Oct 5

All eyes on Port's Butters call as trade domino falls

The Western Bulldogs and Port Adelaide are locked in conversations over Zak Butters while one major trade has already happened.

AAP · Oct 5

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Heavyweight trades loom large over AFL silly season

The Western Bulldogs and Hawthorn could be forced to the AFL trade table, if bids for star restricted free agents are matched.

AAP · Oct 4

Knights’ tale burns bright but Roosters are built just for NRL’s grand occasion

No matter how brilliant Sydney might prove to be on Sunday night, the 2026 grand final will be remembered for Newcastle’s presence in the decider

The Guardian - AU · Oct 3

Bulldogs seal free-agency signing of key defender

Adelaide defender Jordon Butts has joined the Western Bulldogs as an unrestricted free agent ahead of the AFL trade period.

AAP · Oct 3

Forensics to the fore as killer cop trial rolls on

Hundreds of graphic crime scene photographs have been shown to a jury that will decide whether the killings of two men were deliberate.

AAP · Oct 2

'Hopeless' gambler with AFL connection guilty of fraud

An addicted gambler posing as a businessman offering high-yield investments has been found guilty of scamming a couple out of $500,000 for wagering.

AAP · Oct 2

'Dark side': three-peat Lion locks in Magpies move

Three-time Brisbane premiership star Lachie Neale and former GWS captain Toby Greene have officially landed at new homes as the AFL free agency window opened.

AAP · Oct 2

Ashcroft weighs in on 'weird' Lions succession plan

Brisbane's best-and-fairest winner has pondered how they will go about replacing the coach that's transformed them from wooden spooners to unstoppable forces.

AAP · Oct 1

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AAP · Oct 1

Embattled AFL player 'can't wait' to return to Swans

Sydney player Isaac Heeney says he can't wait to return to the Swans as the spectre of sexual assault allegations continues to loom over the AFL club.

AAP · Oct 1

Lions' 'Mr September' adds to AFL trophy cabinet

Will Ashcroft has added a Merrett-Murray Medal to his resume, pipping Brisbane Lions warhorse Josh Dunkley for the premiership club's best-and-fairest honour.

AAP · Oct 1

Banned and crowned: Heeney wins Swans' best and fairest

Isaac Heeney has been named Sydney's best and fairest, but he and fellow Sydney stars were notable absentees from the club's end-of-season awards night.

The Guardian - AU · Oct 1

Chris Fagan leaves Brisbane with nothing more to prove after building one of the great AFL teams

The 65-year-old steps down with the Lions’ dynasty firmly in place, having put the club on an unprecedented upward trajectory

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AAP · Oct 1

Bombers poised to place pick No.1 bid on Port-tied star

Essendon will bid their prized No.1 pick on Port Adelaide academy prospect Dougie Cochrane, says Power list boss Jason Cripps.

AAP · Oct 1

Happy tears and the '10-year rule' behind Fagan's exit

Three-time AFL premiership coach Chris Fagan, conscious of his message wearing thin, admits he thought about retiring after the Lions' first premiership.

AAP · Sep 30

'Rusted water' under surfboard bags at dead man's home

A housemate of slain man Jesse Baird was contacted by his alleged murderer after noticing bloody surfboard bags in her courtyard, a jury has been told.

AAP · Sep 30

Sheezel makes B&F history as North narrows coach search

With North Melbourne's senior coach hunt entering the pointy end, Harry Sheezel has won a third club best and fairest in just his fourth AFL season.

AAP · Sep 30

Former draftee slams AFL over concussion plight

Two years after he had to retire from the AFL without playing a senior game, Aiden O'Driscoll has gone into detail about the effects of his concussion.

AAP · Sep 30

Devils' rookies reveal reasons for inking deals

Two of the Tasmania Devils' first batch of AFL signings have spoken about their aspirations and reasons for joining the expansion club.

The Guardian - AU · Sep 30

Beau Lamarre-Condon trial: crime scene photos paint harrowing picture of alleged murder victims’ final moments

Former police officer has pleaded not guilty to murdering Jesse Baird and Luke Davies in early 2024

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