31 h. ago The battle lines have been drawn between the AFL’s clubs and players. Trade period proves it

This trade period underlined a new resolve among the AFL clubs, with long-term contracts squarely in the spotlight.

Sport

3 d. ago Why being able to trade two years into the future skyrocketed AFL stars’ value

This was the first trade period where AFL clubs could venture two years into the future to mine their draft capital, and those picks underpinned some of the biggest deals that went through.

Events

3 d. ago AFL trade news LIVE: Bombers boss whacks Hawks over bungled Merrett bid; Curnow opens up on Voss

The trade period is over and football is coming to terms with its new order after the turmoil of a dramatic final day. The big question now is: what next for Zach Merrett?

Events

3 d. ago AFL trade news LIVE: Bombers boss whacks Hawks over bungled Merrett bid; Petracca speaks on Suns move

The trade period is over and football is coming to terms with its new order after the turmoil of a dramatic final day. The big question now is: what next for Zach Merrett?

Events

3 d. ago AFL trade news LIVE: Bombers boss whacks Hawks over Merrett bungle; Blues say they’re better without Curnow

The trade period is over and football is coming to terms with its new order after the turmoil of a dramatic final day. The big question now is: what next for Zach Merrett?

Events

3 d. ago Bombers boss whacks Hawks over Merrett bungle; Blues say they’re better without Curnow

The trade period is over and football is coming to terms with its new order after the turmoil of a dramatic final day. The big question now is: what next for Zach Merrett?

Events

4 d. ago AFL trade news LIVE: Candid Curnow opens up on Voss, Blues exit; Dons won’t commit to Merrett as skipper

The trade period is over and football is coming to terms with its new order after the turmoil of a dramatic final day. The big question now is: what next for Zach Merrett?

Politics

4 d. ago AFL trade news LIVE: Hawks take aim at ‘ridiculous’ Essendon demands for Merrett; Dons throw captaincy open; Hayward ‘pumped’ to join Carlton

The trade period is over and football is coming to terms with its new order after the turmoil of a dramatic final day. The big question now is: what next for Zach Merrett?

Events

4 d. ago AFL trade news LIVE: Hawks take aim at ‘ridiculous’ Essendon demands for Merrett; Hayward ‘pumped’ to join Carlton

The trade period is over and football is coming to terms with its new order after the turmoil of a dramatic final day. The big question now is: what next for Zach Merrett?

Events

4 d. ago AFL trade news LIVE: Hawks take aim at ‘ridiculous’ Essendon demands for Merrett; Lyon reflects on ‘messy’ trade period

The trade period is over and football is coming to terms with its new order after the turmoil of a dramatic final day. The big question now is: what next for Zach Merrett?

Politics

4 d. ago AFL trade news LIVE: Zach Merrett nightmare ‘goes to the heart of your club’; Hawk deletes Alcatraz post

The trade period is over and football is coming to terms with its new order after the turmoil of a dramatic final day. The big question now is: what next for Zach Merrett?

Politics

4 d. ago From Petracca’s dream move, to Merrett’s nightmare: We rank each AFL club’s trade period

We rate every club’s player movement window – and rank the teams from best to worst – as the draft picture takes shape.

Politics

4 d. ago Swans land star goalkicker three minutes before trade deadline

Sydney has secured Carlton star Charlie Curnow on a dramatic final day of the AFL trade period that saw two Swans head in the other direction.

Events

4 d. ago AFL trade period LIVE 2025: ‘It’s been uncomfortable’: Bombers explain why they kept their wantaway skipper

Follow along for all the news and reaction after the trade deadline for 2025 passed.

Events

4 d. ago AFL trade period LIVE 2025: Deadline passes: Merrett remains a Bomber; Curnow, Petracca, Oliver find new homes

Follow along for all the news and reaction after the trade deadline for 2025 passed.

Events

4 d. ago AFL trade period LIVE 2025: Petracca gets his move; Hawks tempt the Bombers with a new Merrett offer late

It’s deadline day. Will Charlie Curnow, Zach Merrett, Christian Petracca, Jamarra Ugle-Hagan and Clayton Oliver land at new AFL homes by the 7.30pm trade cut-off?

Events

4 d. ago AFL trade period LIVE 2025: Hawks tempt the Bombers with a new Merrett offer late; club skipper joins a rival

It’s deadline day. Will Charlie Curnow, Zach Merrett, Christian Petracca, Jamarra Ugle-Hagan and Clayton Oliver land at new AFL homes by the 7.30pm trade cut-off?

Events

4 d. ago AFL trade period LIVE 2025: Merrett manager ramps up pressure on Dons; Hawks make early trades

It’s deadline day. Will Charlie Curnow, Zach Merrett, Christian Petracca, Jamarra Ugle-Hagan and Clayton Oliver land at new AFL homes by the 7.30pm trade cut-off?

Politics

4 d. ago AFL trade period LIVE 2025: Hawks make early moves on deadline day; Merrett, Curnow future up in the air

It’s deadline day. Will Charlie Curnow, Zach Merrett, Christian Petracca, Jamarra Ugle-Hagan and Clayton Oliver land at new AFL homes by the 7.30pm trade cut-off?

Events

4 d. ago AFL trade period LIVE 2025: Roos reject latest Magpies offer for Simpkin; Murphy backs Blues as Curnow’s future still unclear

It’s deadline day. Will Charlie Curnow, Zach Merrett, Christian Petracca, Jamarra Ugle-Hagan and Clayton Oliver land at new AFL homes by the 7.30pm trade cut-off?

Politics