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Merrett, Curnow remain in limbo as AFL deadline nears

While Gold Coast have high draft picks to help secure Christian Petracca, it remains unclear whether Zach Merrett or Charlie Curnow will find new homes.

AAP · Oct 12, 2025

Key forward fires Hawks past Suns into AFLW's top two

Hawthorn have beaten the Gold Coast Suns by 23 points, with key forward Aine McDonagh kicking three goals, to leap into second place on the AFLW standings.

AAP · Oct 11, 2025

Hawks gun backs Merrett's right to push for AFL trade

Hawthorn's Tom Barrass has backed Essendon star Zach Merrett's right to push for a move in the AFL trade period, urging the industry to embrace player movement.

AAP · Oct 11, 2025

Merrett wins best and fairest, but Bombers exit looms

Essendon captain Zach Merrett is keen to leave for Hawthorn and has all but farewelled the Bombers after winning a sixth best and fairest award.

AAP · Oct 2, 2025

Injured Hawks star likely out until AFLW finals

With just five rounds left until the AFLW finals, Hawthorn star Emily Bates is set for an extended period on the sidelines after suffering a shoulder injury.

AAP · Sep 29, 2025

Demons star flies to Adelaide as trade talk ramps up

One of Melbourne's most important players has flown to Adelaide, with the Crows known to be interested in trying to secure a trade.

AAP · Sep 29, 2025

Lions' Ashcroft named AFL player of the finals

Brisbane Lions midfielder Will Ashcroft has won the Gary Ayres Award as the best player of the AFL finals after starring throughout September for the premiers.

AAP · Sep 29, 2025

The Lions stepped up when it mattered most, like they always do. Now a dynasty beckons

In August their season was dangling, and on grand final day they were meant to be the banged-up ones. Then they went into hyperdrive

The Guardian - AU · Sep 28, 2025

How the Lions beat the Cats for back-to-back flags

A look at the key moments and moves that proved pivotal as Brisbane kicked clear in the second half for a convincing grand final win over Geelong.

AAP · Sep 27, 2025

AFL grand final fatigue? Not for Cats fans desperate for Geelong to get their dues

The sustained hunger for success is really about wanting a club that has been this good for this long to get its adequate reward

The Guardian - AU · Sep 26, 2025