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Rebuilding Bombers full of admiration for rising Hawks

Essendon will kick off their 2025 campaign against Hawthorn on Friday night, with the Bombers hopeful their list overhaul won't take long to bear fruit.

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From the Pocket: Young Tigers are full of hope – but for every success story, there’s a cautionary tale

Sam Lalor will debut for Richmond in their AFL season opener against Carlton as the No 1 draft pick’s new club puts its faith in youth

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No love lost between Hawthorn and Essendon: Mitchell

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell says there's no love lost between Hawks and Essendon fans - and his players understand the reasons why.

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Swans' injury list grows to 14 ahead of Brisbane clash

Sydney Swans coach Dean Cox has suffered another early-season setback, ruling out veteran midfielder Taylor Adams from Saturday's grand final rematch.

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Bulldog Bontempelli's calf injury 'progressing nicely'

Western Bulldogs superstar Marcus Bontempelli hopes to be back close to Gather Round as he recovers from a complex calf injury.

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Scott hopes 'stable' Bombers become destination club

Essendon, who have re-signed coach Brad Scott, will unleash exciting draftee Isaac Kako in their round-one match against Hawthorn.

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Hawks ace Worpel receives 'promising' injury update

Hawthorn midfielder James Worpel has avoided surgery and could return from an ankle injury in less than four weeks.

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Hawks star Moore welcomes any talent amid Allen reports

Hawthorn star Dylan Moore says he would welcome more potential talented players at the club following the off-season recruiting of Tom Barrass and Josh Battle.

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Fit-again Hawk tipped to rise as Brownlow hype begins

Hawthorn player Jai Newcombe is backing fit-again teammate Will Day to take centre stage in the AFL after the midfielder starred in their win over Sydney.

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Swans' debutant coach Cox: 'I got some things wrong'

Dean Cox admits he didn't get all the calls right in his first AFL match as Sydney coach after the Swans lost the season opener to Hawthorn.

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Sam Mitchell shut his eyes as Sicily slayed the Swans

James Sicily coolly converted a left-foot snap to seal Hawthorn's tough win over Sydney in the AFL season opener, but coach Sam Mitchell wasn't watching.

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Hawks, Swans sweat on injuries after AFL season opener

Hawthorn face a nervous wait to see if midfielder James Worpel has suffered a serious ankle injury, while Sydney could lose Taylor Adams to a hamstring issue.

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Hawthorn Hawks beat Sydney Swans in AFL 2025 season opener – as it happened

The Hawks booted the only three goals of the final term to defeat the Swans 14.12 (96) to 11.10 (76) at the SCG on Friday night

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We simulated the upcoming AFL season four different ways – here’s what was predicted

The 2025 AFL season is just around the corner and fans are pondering the big questions: who will play finals? Who will finish in the top four? Who’s getting the wooden spoon?

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Hollywood Hawks down Swans in AFL season opener

Hawthorn have opened the new AFL season in fine style as James Sicily and Will Day starred in a 96-76 win over Sydney.

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'There will be nerves': Swans ready to reboot under Cox

Braeden Campbell says Sydney are embracing the nerves ahead of their season-opener against Hawthorn, with all eyes on the club that lost the 2024 grand final.

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Swans welcome back Papley, Grundy for AFL season opener

Sydney stars Tom Papley and Brodie Grundy have overcome injury and will play in the AFL season opener, while Hawthorn have ruled out Changkuoth Jiath.

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How to watch AFL 2025: live stream Aussie football online, schedule, all the details o the opening round games

How watch AFL 2025 live streams online, with Collingwood, Greater Western Sydney and reigning champions Brisbane being hotly tipped for the season ahead.

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Hawks aim to bring their rage into new AFL season

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell says they learned a lot from last season as they returned to the AFL finals - especially the need for further improvement.

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AFL 2025 predicted ladder part two: creaking Collingwood’s final crack at a flag

Reigning premiers Brisbane can shake off recent history and contend again but will have to overcome a pair of resurgent challengers to the crown

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Bont hurt as Bulldogs beat Hawks in AFL pre-season

The early signs are captain Marcus Bontempelli will be ready for round one after he was forced off early in the Western Bulldogs' pre-season win over Hawthorn.

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Cats say Smith will play next week in season opener

Star Geelong recruit Bailey Smith sat out their pre-season loss to Essendon with a knee injury, but he is rated a certain starter next week against Brisbane.

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Sicily says Hawks must improve on last year's gains

Hawthorn captain James Sicily says a repeat of what they did last season won't be enough as they try to improve on their barnstorming run back into the finals.

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Dunstall hoping young Hawks will repeat their brand

Hawthorn great Jason Dunstall believes the young Hawks can continue to impress and surprise if they employ their aggressive playing style again this season.

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Boom AFL recruit Smith shines in first Cats hit-out

Bailey Smith was the centre of attention at GMHBA Stadium and Geelong's star recruit he did not disappoint in the hit-out against Hawthorn.

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