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Dennis Cometti, Australian sports commentary great, dies aged 76

West Australian was best known for calling AFL games with a broadcast career spanning 51 years across radio and TV

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'Not lost on us': Dillon oversees plenty of AFL change

While the AFL remains a strong code, the last few months have not been smooth and they need to have their house in better order.

AAP

Hawks star Newcombe escapes with fine at AFL Tribunal

Hawthorn co-captain Jai Newcombe has escaped the AFL Tribunal with a fine, freeing him to play in their opening-round clash against GWS.

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'They've shown their dislike': Heeney on Curnow reunion

Charlie Curnow's reunion with Carlton is set to take centre stage in the AFL season opener, with new Sydney teammate Isaac Heeney also feeling the hype.

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'I could go on forever': Lions far from final product

Jaspa Fletcher thinks two-time defending premiers Brisbane, who boast an army of emerging stars, are yet to hit their AFL ceiling.

AAP

Blues to play two debutants, Weitering set for Curnow

Carlton young guns Jagga Smith and Harry Dean will make their AFL debuts on Thursday night, while Jacob Weitering also looks certain to play.

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'Egregious injustice': Cat to return after rape case

Geelong coach Chris Scott says Tanner Bruhn will return to action after missing last season while stood down by the AFL when falsely charged with rape.

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AFL 2026 predicted ladder part two: history suggests Geelong may struggle

The Cats remain a flawed team and could find themselves among footy’s lower middle class after last year’s grand final mauling

The Guardian - AU

Curnow, Oliver wowing teammates after big moves north

The two big recruits to Sydney's AFL clubs have impressed their new teammates even before playing a competition game in fresh colours.

AAP

Dees sign replacement for retired premiership defender

Melbourne have turned to VFL affiliate Casey to fill their final list spot for 2026 following the immediate retirement of premiership backman Steven May.

AAP

Andrew Dillon reveals AFL’s Olympic-sized ambitions for Brisbane 2032

Australian rules football fit for Olympic stage, Dillon says, as he confirms Origin and Opening Round are here to stay

The Guardian - AU

AFL's Opening Round, and Origin here to stay: Dillon

AFL chief Andrew Dillon has backed the contentious opening round format and says State of Origin matches are here to stay.

AAP

AFL 2026 predicted ladder part one: Collingwood on a cliff edge as time waits for no one

The Craig McRae-era Magpies play exhilarating football but their age profile makes you wince while other, younger teams are preparing to spike

The Guardian - AU

Butters sizzles as slick Port overpower Eagles

Port Adelaide tuned up for the AFL home-and-away campaign with a dominant win over West Coast in their final pre-season hit-out.

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Premiership-winning Demons defender retires from AFL

Melbourne defender Steven May has announced his AFL retirement after 251 games, including the Demons' drought-breaking 2021 premiership.

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Dovaston shines in Roos' morale-boosting Magpies win

Lachy Dovaston has kicked three goals for North Melbourne as they fought back from 31 points down to beat Collingwood in their AFL pre-season clash.

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Hawks, Dons sweat on MRO findings ahead of AFL openers

Hawthorn's Jai Newcombe and Essendon's Sam Durham both face scrutiny from the AFL match review officer, and could be banned for their clubs' season openers.

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Saints star showcases new role in win over Bombers

While the Saints suffered a couple of injuries in their Ballarat pre-season win over Essendon, Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera showcased his new role to deadly effect.

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English lesson for Hawks in Dogs' perfect tune-up

The Western Bulldogs will go into the AFL home-and-away season in strong form after Tim English led a dominant tune-up win over Hawthorn.

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Suns forward suspended for AFL opening round

A late bump on his Brisbane Lions opponent has cost Gold Coast key forward Jed Walter a one-match suspension, ruling him out of the clash with Geelong.

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AFL to 'have a chat' after ruck loophole exposed

The AFL didn't anticipate players exposing the new ruck rule in the manner Sydney's Brodie Grundy was able to in the practice match against GWS.

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Mitch Brown Gets Real About The ‘Cultural Problem’ Within The AFL: ‘It Became Too Unsafe’

“Within 130 years or more, for no one to publicly come out and speak — that’s a cultural problem.”

AAP

Lions forward feasts, new Sun threatens in goal-fest

Logan Morris dined out in Brisbane's high-scoring AFL preseason defeat of Gold Coast, two fit-again teammates pushed their case and a new Sun teased.

AAP

Grundy stars as Swans thrive amid Sydney wet

Ruckman Brodie Grundy starred for Sydney in their 38-point pre-season win over GWS, with Swans officials downplaying an ankle issue for star Errol Gulden.

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Bulldogs won't look back to go forward in AFL

Ten years on from the Western Bulldogs' drought-breaking premiership, skipper Marcus Bontempelli isn't looking to the 2016 flag for inspiration.

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