65 h. ago Rock star players, margaritas, a blossoming romance: This footy team is the hottest ticket in town

Other clubs can only dream of their crowds. There is a lot for other clubs, including big Victorian ones, to learn from what the Swans have done right.

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8 d. ago Elimination final player ratings: From the dominant milestone man, to the No.1 pick who went missing

Our experts rate every player from the Hawks and Giants following their Engie Stadium heart-stopper.

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9 d. ago Qualifying final player ratings: From the villain of the night, to Geelong’s next

A well-oiled Geelong machine pummeled the reigning premiers into the ground at the MCG. We run the rule over every player and rate their performances after an action-packed night.

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9 d. ago Footy factories: The schools that produced the most AFL finals players, ranked

A small group of Melbourne private schools will have an outsized influence on September’s AFL finals series.

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1 week ago Qualifying final player ratings: From stars who went missing, to a record

Our experts rate every player from the Pies and the Crows after the Adelaide Oval blockbuster.

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1 week ago How Smith earned Geelong’s respect; Dillon stands by Snoop; Voss says no

There’s one telltale sign Geelong players have learnt to look for from Bailey Smith. The AFL boss responds to speculation about the grand final entertainer. And Carlton’s coach says rivals needn’t bother asking about Charlie Curnow.

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1 week ago How Bailey Smith earned Geelong’s respect; Dillon stands by Snoop; Voss says no

There’s one telltale sign Geelong players have learnt to look for from Bailey Smith. The AFL boss responds to speculation about the grand final entertainer. And Carlton’s coach says rivals needn’t bother asking about Charlie Curnow.

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2 w. ago Ridley a required player as Essendon shut down trade suggestion

Frustrated with injuries Jordan Ridley floated the idea of a fresh start but Essendon have shot down any suggestion their defender is going anywhere.

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2 w. ago Unsung heroes: The quiet achievers holding the key to their team’s finals hopes

You’re unlikely to see these players shimmying up the red carpet during the AFL award season. The premiership dais is where they want to be.

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2 w. ago More than 100 current AFL players are gay. One thing would make it easier for them to come out

Former West Coast player Mitch Brown did not hold back on the awful reality of life as a non-heterosexual man in the AFL. Statistically, more than 100 men live that reality right now.

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2 w. ago More than 100 current AFL players are likely gay. One thing would make it easier for them to come out

Former West Coast player Mitch Brown did not hold back on the awful reality of life as a non-heterosexual man in the AFL. Statistically, more than 100 men live that reality right now.

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2 w. ago ‘An important moment’: Former Eagle Mitch Brown becomes first openly bisexual male player in AFL’s history

The former West Coast player has described a culture and environment of “hypermasculinity” within the AFL that made questioning his sexuality impossible. 

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2 w. ago Former Eagle Mitch Brown becomes first openly bisexual male player in AFL’s history

The former West Coast player has described a culture and environment of “hypermasculinity” within the AFL that made questioning his sexuality impossible. 

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2 w. ago Huge Hawks boost: The players from each AFL finals team in a race to be ready

We track the injury situation of each club locked into playing finals in 2025 in the build up to a huge opening week.

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2 w. ago Crows, Pies face huge selection calls: The players from each AFL finals team in a race to be ready

We track the injury situation of each club locked into playing finals in 2025 in the build up to a huge opening week.

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2 w. ago Dons captain cops hefty ban for dangerous tackle; crushing blow for Dees star: What you might have missed

Welcome to our weekly AFLW blog for round two. Throughout the season, follow along for updates from every game, as well as news and analysis across the round.

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3 w. ago AFLW weekly: Comeback wins for Crows and Bombers as Garner does it again for Kangas

Welcome to our weekly AFLW blog for round two. Throughout the season, follow along for updates from every game, as well as news and analysis across the round.

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3 w. ago AFLW weekly LIVE: Comeback wins for Crows and Bombers as Garner does it again for Kangas

Welcome to our weekly AFLW blog for round two. Throughout the season, follow along for updates from every game, as well as news and analysis across the round.

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3 w. ago AFLW weekly LIVE: Alexander’s cool conversion delivers Bombers’ victory

Welcome to our weekly AFLW blog for round two. Throughout the season, follow along for updates from every game, as well as news and analysis across the round.

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3 w. ago AFLW weekly LIVE: Is this the league’s best ever individual performance?

Welcome to our weekly AFLW blog for round two. Throughout the season, follow along for updates from every game, as well as news and analysis across the round.

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