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Bombers didn't offer more cash to unhappy captain

Essendon are maintaining their hardline stance on Zach Merrett and insist they didn't attempt to sweeten their captain's current contract.

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Magpies confident Hill can return to dazzling best

Collingwood are confident gun forward Bobby Hill can put a challenging 2025 AFL season behind him and return to form next season.

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Melbourne centre's pain after grand-final injury

Jack Howarth's dream Queensland State of Origin debut was denied by appendicitis, now he is blaming himself for Melbourne's grand-final loss after an injury.

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Cats confident in management of star midfielder

Geelong football boss Andrew Mackie says the Cats are "really confident" in their management of high-profile midfielder Bailey Smith.

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Power eye long-term Butters deal amid AFL trade talk

Port Adelaide vice-captain Zak Butters is being monitored by Victorian clubs, but the Power are adamant their star midfielder is going nowhere.

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Suns firm on Humphrey amid Petracca, Ugle-Hagan pursuit

Gold Coast are adamant Bailey Humphrey is going nowhere during the AFL trade period as they chase Christian Petracca and weigh a move for Jamarra Ugle-Hagan.

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Interest heats up for Demons' unwanted midfield maestro

After Melbourne told Clayton Oliver to explore his options, multiple clubs have emerged as suitors for the premiership midfielder.

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No more sleepless nights: Hunt's 10-year wait is over

Brisbane five-eighth Ben Hunt realised the ultimate premiership goal he'd been striving for since 2015 disappointment in a massive weight of his shoulders.

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Maguire vindicated as title puts him in elite company

Michael Magiure sat in a corner for much of Brisbane's premiership celebrations, taking in the enormity of perhaps his greatest coaching feat..

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'Money to splash': Saints on march eye more trade moves

St Kilda aren't done spending in the AFL trade period while Carlton spearhead Charlie Curnow and Essendon captain Zach Merrett face battles to find new homes.

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'I did it for my brothers': grand final hero Walsh

Reece Walsh has dedicated Brisbane's premiership triumph to Broncos teams who felt the pain of grand final defeats in the past decade.

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'I fell short': Voss takes blame in Blues' horror year

Carlton coach Michael Voss has called for unity as the club stands firm on Charlie Curnow remaining in navy blue next season.

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Reynolds injury can't stop comeback kings Brisbane

The Broncos overcame another double-digit deficit to break a 19-year title drought despite losing skipper Adam Reynolds to injury as Reece Walsh starred.

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Top AFL trade hopefuls boast formidable resumes

Some top AFL players, including club captains and premiership stars, are likely to be on the move in this month's trade period.

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Jets eye A-League Men finals, Asia after Cup triumph

Former Socceroos captain and now Newcastle Jets coach Mark Milligan wants his team to chase success in the A-League and Asia after their Australia Cup triumph.

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Walker set to stride into his 19th season for Adelaide

Veteran Taylor Walker has signed a new one-year contract with the Adelaide Crows and will play on in 2026.

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Newcastle’s Ben Gibson sinks Heidelberg United’s Australia Cup dream

Heidelberg’s hopes of becoming the first side from outside the A-League Men to win the Australia Cup were dashed 3-1 after extra time

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Jets down high-flying Heidelberg to win Australia Cup

The Newcastle Jets have beaten Heidelberg United 3-1 after extra-time to win the Australia Cup for the first time -- and they hope it's just the beginning.

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Magpies star makes trade call as Lions land Draper

Collingwood premiership forward Brody Mihocek will join Melbourne as an unrestricted free agent after turning down offers to stay at the Magpies.

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'Once in a lifetime': delisted Swan joins Tassie Devils

Robbie Fox, who rose off Sydney's rookie list to play two AFL grand finals, has signed up to be part of Tasmania's inaugural VFL season.

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Newcastle to relish redemption story in Aust Cup final

With former Socceroos captain Mark Milligan in charge, Newcastle are out to restore pride and silverware when they enter the Australia Cup final as favourites.

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'Right that wrong': rivals set for legacy-defining day

Former Brisbane hardman Shane Webcke says the Broncos can get back their winning DNA with grand-final victory, while Melbourne have their own point to prove.

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Betting spike in footy finals driven by casual punts

Australians are more likely to punt during major sports events but while small wagers are linked to casual gambling, there are concerns about long-term impacts.

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Ball in Bombers' court as 'motivated' Merrett eyes exit

Essendon captain Zach Merrett wants to join Hawthorn, with his best and fairest winner's speech all but a farewell to the Bombers.

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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.

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