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Cats add ruckman as Swans star mulls trade request

Geelong may have to get creative if Sydney defender Nick Blakey pursues a move to the Cattery after relinquishing another first round pick for Rowan Marshall.

AAP · 10h ago

Ridley upbeat as Cats, Bombers swap players and picks

Essendon have traded luckless defender Jordan Ridley to Geelong in a deal for utility Jack Bowes and future draft picks.

AAP · Oct 7

'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 · Oct 6

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Hawks turn focus to snagging next big fish

Hawthorn secured Zach Merrett on the first day of the AFL trade period and Gold Coast spearhead Ben King is the next target for the ambitious Hawks.

AAP · Oct 5

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

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

Bombers overrun Giants for breakthrough AFLW win

Essendon have come from behind to beat GWS by eight points and claim their first win of the AFLW season, with midfielder Madison Prespakis starring.

AAP · Oct 3

Merrett equals Bombers record with seventh medal win

A few days out from trade period, when Hawthorn are expected to recruit Zach Merrett, the Essendon star has won his seventh club best and fairest award.

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

Surging Eagles, accurate Bulldogs, Blues grab AFLW wins

Essendon have slumped to a 0-7 record after their final-quarter fightback against West Coast fell short, while the Bulldogs beat Port to move to 5-2.

AAP · Sep 25

How chat with ex-AFL star helped shape Draper's career

Brisbane ruck Sam Draper has opened up on his friendship with Lions premiership hero Joe Daniher and how much he struggled dealing with persistent injuries.

AAP · Sep 25

Diamonds in the rough: how Freo built grand final list

Fremantle plucked plenty of diamonds in the rough to build their AFL list and will take on a Brisbane team headlined by father-son stars in the grand final.

AAP · Sep 24

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AAP · Sep 23

President talks up Bombers as Merrett weighs up future

Essendon president Andrew Welsh has spoken expansively about the issues facing the AFL wooden spooners as they await Zach Merrett's call on his playing future.

AAP · Sep 23

'Don't want to see that': AFLW concern for winless trio

Three AFLW clubs - Essendon, Collingwood and St Kilda - are winless halfway through the season and the league is concerned.

AAP · Sep 22

No draft pick for lowly Bombers after assistance plea

The AFL has stopped short of granting Essendon draft assistance, with the wooden spooners to instead get two extra rookie spots for next season.

AAP · Sep 21

Glitz and red carpet glamour on AFL's night of nights

The red carpet has been rolled out ahead of the 2026 Brownlow Medal presentation with AFL stars and their partners turning out in style.

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AAP · Sep 21

Merrett talks up McVeigh amid AFL trade speculation

Zach Merrett, Zak Butters and Toby Greene are AFL stars in various stages of working out where they will play next season.

AAP · Sep 20

Suns surge to victory, Tigers survive Giant AFLW scare

Gold Coast have mixed style with substance to entrench themselves inside the AFLW's top eight, while Richmond hung tough to beat a resurgent GWS.

AAP · Sep 19

Hawks to 'sit in anger' after prelim final heartbreak

Hawthorn will sit in the anger and frustration of their AFL preliminary final loss to Brisbane then turn to recruiting and eyeing their 2027 tilt.

AAP · Sep 18

Essendon ex-caretaker coach makes call on future

Essendon coach Mark McVeigh wanted Dean Solomon on his coaching staff and the former caretaker has made a call on his future.

AAP · Sep 15

No.5 AFL draft pick among five Essendon delistings

Five Essendon players have been delisted as the Bombers try to recover from a season where they finished bottom with only two wins.

AAP · Aug 30

Tigers pip Bombers in AFLW Dreamtime classic

Essendon have slumped to an 0-3 record after conceding a late goal in a heartbreaking five-point loss to Richmond in Darwin.

AAP · Aug 26

'Not true': Giants star opens up on future

GWS captain Toby Greene admits he "couldn't give a f*** about facilities" as he prepares to meet Geelong about a potential move to the Cats.

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