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Luke Jackson and Darcy Cameron doing battle last season.

Way to go! Freo earn Friday night Gather Round blockbuster

Freo will be thrust into the Gather Round spotlight next season with a huge Friday night game, while the Eagles have drawn a tough opponent. SEE THE FIXTURE HERE

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Charges against AFL player Tanner Bruhn, and his friend, have been dropped.

Rape charges dropped against AFL star

Rape charges against a high-profile AFL player and his friend have been dropped after a key witness admitted fabricating evidence about the alleged assault.

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Jason Horne-Francis limped off the training track at Alberton.

AFL superstar hobbles off training track in worrying scenes

The key player immediately pointed to the same foot he recently had surgery on.

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Marcus Bontempelli’s Bulldogs would have played in the wildcard round if had been held this season.

The one big problem with the AFL’s wildcard weekend

GEORGIE PARKER: I think it’s a terrific idea, but there is no getting away from this key issue.

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Essendon players have hit the training track, without skipper Zach Merrett. (Con Chronis/AAP PHOTOS)

Merrett a no-show as Bombers kick off pre-season

Essendon kicked off their pre-season without Zach Merrett, who is set to be replaced as captain after his failed attempt to leave for Hawthorn.

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Matt Spangher has walked out on the Bulldogs on the first day of the pre-season.

AFL cult hero abruptly quits on eve of pre-season

His club has been left scrambling after the premiership player walked out to join a key rival.

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The AFL will introduce a wildcard weekend in the first week of finals for the 2026 season.

Wildcard weekend set to spice up 2026 AFL finals

The AFL will introduce a wildcard weekend in the first week of finals for the 2026 season.

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Melbourne star Eden Zanker was taken out of the game for cautionary reasons but she did pass an HIA.

AFLW final suddenly confronted with ‘very confusing’ scenes

When a Melbourne star was taken out of the game a curious ‘grey area’ emerged.

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Mia Austin paid tribute to Ben Austin with an emotional goal.

AFLW star pays tribute to late cousin Ben Austin: ‘Hearts break’

Emotions spilled over as Mia Austin was mobbed by teammates after kicking a goal.

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Carlton’s Sophie McKay celebrates a goal.

Eagles ROCKED! First-ever finals match one to forget

West Coast’s seven-season wait to achieve their AFLW dream turned into a November nightmare in a stunning 10-minute onslaught from Carlton to end their season in the elimination final.

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West Coast's banner.

Horror weather DESTROYS Eagles banner for historic final

West Coast’s banner copped an absolute battering and barely stayed intact ahead of the club’s maiden finals fixture in Melbourne.

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Charlie Curnow will take on former teammates Carlton in the first match of the 2026 season.
North Melbourne will enter the AFLW finals on a 24-game winning streak.

‘Anything is possible’ except Roos losing, says AFLW expert

“Anything is possible, except for probably North Melbourne being beaten.” That’s the verdict from Channel Seven AFLW expert Kate McCarthy, who is backing the undefeated reigning premiers to win the flag again.

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Port Adelaide great Warren Tredrea (pic) hasn't been kicked out of the club, says coach Josh Carr. (David Mariuz/AAP PHOTOS)

'He hasn't been kicked out': Port coach on flag captain

Port Adelaide coach Josh Carr says his premiership teammate and sacked board member Warren Tredrea hasn't been "kicked out" of the AFL club.

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Who passed the grade among the AFLW’s non-finalists

Georgie Parker runs a rule over the 10 sides that missed the AFLW finals.

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