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2026 AFL Fixtures & Schedule

FULL TIME: Essendon vs Sydney – Round 23, 2026

The Essendon Bombers face the Sydney Swans in Round 23 of the 2026 AFL season. Follow the live scores, team lists, match statistics and key moments from the game at MCG.
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MRO update: Melbourne star handed fate as deep finals run looms

The incident occurred in the second quarter and had fans concerned.
2026 AFL Fixtures & Schedule

FULL TIME: FULL TIME: Bulldogs vs Carlton – Round 23, 2026

The Western Bulldogs face the Carlton Blues in Round 23 of the 2026 AFL season. Follow the live scores, team lists, match statistics and key moments from the game at Marvel Stadium.
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The kids will be alright: AFL legend praises Collingwood’s youth

Some young guns have emerged at the Pies in recent weeks, and a former star likes what he sees.
Daily Game

Can you keep the score low in today’s AFL Rankr?

Knowing the players is only half the battle. Use every category once and remember: the lower your total, the better.
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Former AFL coach endorses Hawthorn assistant for senior job

"The way he interacts, and the relationship he has with players is something that I've been very impressed with over many years watching footy."
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“I got my mates to sledge me”: How golf helped Adelaide great’s son conquer pressure

“People would say I’m never going to be as good as my Dad and that one used to get to me when I was younger.”
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Giant decision looms: GWS forward breaks silence on rival interest and future

GWS has tabled a multi-year offer to the young key forward.
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GWS Giants

GWS forward endorses Canberra as potential AFL 20th club destination

While the AFL premiership race heats up, so does the off-field chase to become the next club in the competition.
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Carlton-tied AFL Draft prospect to lineup for local club

The timing could not be any more perfect.
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How Gold Coast found AFL debutant through draft loophole

The Suns uncovered an overlooked talent through a little-known pathway, turning a local footballer into an AFL debutant.
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How Tasmania’s VFL side defied expectations to reach finals

Devils coach Jeromey Webberley described three reasons why a gruelling pre-season was introduced, and how its worked wonders for the club.
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2026 AFL Ladder

  PWLPTS%
1FRE2219376142.5
2SYD2217568134.5
3BL2215760119.5
4HAW2214660117.3
5MELB2215760111.2
6GEEL2214856120.2
7ADEL2214856115.1
8COLL2212852106.1
9WB221295094.1
10CARL2211104699.6
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Opinion

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Five trade targets for EVERY AFL team: Melbourne Demons

2026's surprise packets will look to improve further with an acquisition or two this off-season.
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Fremantle is closer than ever to a flag, THIS is the reason behind the Dockers’ success

Freo claimed the minor premiership for the second time in its history on Friday night.
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AFL Editorial and Opinion

EVERY club’s 2027 AFL bolter

From rising stars to breakout prospects, the player to watch at every club in 2027.
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AFL Editorial and Opinion

Maligned and ridiculed no more? Three AFL swingmen have found career-best form

This trio have gone from being punching bags to centre stage in the second half of 2026.
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AFL Editorial and Opinion

The AFL’s hypocrisy in naming All-Australian squad early

The league has brought forward the announcement of the 46-man squad before the last home and away round of the season.
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Fremantle’s squad is ripe for a trade raid, these are the players your club could target

With Peel Thunder dominating the WAFL, there is plenty of talent for opposition clubs to steal this trade period.
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AFL QUIZ: Name that hair!

Can you identify these AFL players from their hairstyles alone? 🏉✂️
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QUIZ: How many AFL club logos can you correctly identify?

Put your AFL knowledge to the test by identifying all 18 club logos.
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AFL QUIZ: Do you remember the margin of these Grand Finals?

10 questions to test your Grand Final memory 👇
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