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GWS Giants

Giant blow as emerging youngster downed

GWS has provided a timeline for his return.

March 3, 2026

AFL News

Young Tiger sidelined again, injury concern for star Docker

Could Young be set for another stint on the sidelines?

March 3, 2026

AFL News

Collingwood, Carlton make selection calls on key defenders

Mixed news for the arch rivals.

March 3, 2026

Western Bulldogs

“Monitored across the week”: Bulldogs on star duo’s Opening Round availability

The Whitten Oval club explain Darcy’s omission from last week.

March 3, 2026

Harvey Langford

Harvey to stay a Harv-Dee

A young gun Demon has signed a contract extension.

March 3, 2026

Injuries & Suspensions

AFL MRO: Trio of clubs make calls on suspensions

It comes amid a league and MRO crackdown.

March 3, 2026

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Tanner Bruhn

531 days: Forgotten Cat to return following “egregious injustice”

Carlton Blues

The future is here: Carlton announces two debutants for Sydney clash

Geelong Cats

Geelong forward in “doubt” as ruck ruled out for Suns clash

AFL News

“It’ll happen”: AFL footy boss concedes ruck injury risk under new rule

Bayley Fritsch

Melbourne premiership forward undergoes surgery following unique incident

The RIVAL trade target your AFL team should be scouting throughout 2026

"Not getting any better": Concerns for Collingwood and Kangaroos in wake of close encounter

Adelaide make SSP call on VFL star

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Feature Articles

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“I like the idea”: AFL premiership coach agrees with major pre-season rejig

“I’ve always debated there’s not enough time with the players, but that’s teams that are developing.”

Aidan Cellini - March 2, 2026

“Beat you in a lot of ways”: Pearce confidence in Dockers’ forward line

Jonty Ralphsmith - February 28, 2026

“Stay positive”: How hard yards have steeled new Roos skipper

Jonty Ralphsmith - February 27, 2026

“Lot left to write”: Hawthorn’s new captain on role shift, club ambitions

Aidan Cellini - February 27, 2026

Exclusive: Two-time winner’s fears for Brownlow relevance

Aidan Cellini - February 27, 2026

2026 AFL Ladder

			P	W	L	PTS	%
1		CARL	0	0	0	0	0
2		ESS	0	0	0	0	0
3		WB	0	0	0	0	0
4		GEEL	0	0	0	0	0
5		ADEL	0	0	0	0	0
6		MELB	0	0	0	0	0
7		FRE	0	0	0	0	0
8		WCE	0	0	0	0	0
9		GWS	0	0	0	0	0
10		HAW	0	0	0	0	0

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The RIVAL trade target your AFL team should be scouting throughout 2026

We name the player your club should have an eye on this year👇

Brodie Dunn - March 2, 2026

AFL Editorial and Opinion

The AFL’s top 10 practice match disasters

Did we miss any?

Aidan Cellini - February 28, 2026

AFL Editorial and Opinion

The AFL’s TOP 10 play-by-play callers

Who are the voices doing the best job of colouring the action each week?

Harrison McIlwaine - February 26, 2026

AFL Editorial and Opinion

Carlton had to: Why Blues broke contract record with Walsh

Will history repeat itself at Ikon Park?

Aidan Cellini - February 25, 2026

BALLARAT, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 29: Lachlan Sullivan of the Magpies handpasses the ball during the 2026 AFL AAMI Community Series match between the North Melbourne Kangaroos and the Collingwood Magpies at Mars Stadium on February 29, 2026 in Ballarat, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 20: Brisbane CEO Greg Swann looks on during a Brisbane Lions AFL training session at Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 20, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Swann content with MRO stance after first jumper punch charge

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 08: Sam Cumming (vc) of South Australia competes with Adam Sweid of Vic Metro during the Marsh AFL National Championships U18 Boys match between South Australia and Victoria Metro at Alberton Oval, on June 08, 2025, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Top 10 pick sidelined with recurrence of a past injury

SSP summary: Who your club recruited, teams with Mid-Season Draft vacancies

AFL MRO: Is Hawthorn’s new skipper in trouble with this tackle?

AFL MRO: Hawks co-captain learns fate for tackle on Dogs star

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 19: Charlie Curnow of the Swans chats to former Carlton teammate Matthew Kennedy of the Bulldogs during the 2026 AFL match simulation between the Western Bulldogs and the Sydney Swans at Mission Whitten Oval on February 19, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Adam Trafford/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Predicting the top 10 for 2026 and the two clubs with...

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 21: Will Lewis of the Bulldogs celebrates kicking a goal during the 2025 VFL Grand Final match between Footscray Bulldogs and Southport Sharks at Ikon Park on September 21, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Melbourne reveals May replacement, Western Bulldogs sign key forward

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 13: (EDITORS NOTE: Image has been processed using digital filters) Zac Foot of Southport competes during the VFL Preliminary Final match between Southport Sharks and Frankston at Fankhauser Reserve on September 13, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Adelaide make SSP call on VFL star

Collingwood defender ruled out of opener, door ajar for potential debutant

The untried Pie poised for Opening Round debut

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 16: Steven May and Max Gawn lead the Demons players out before the round 23 AFL match between Hawthorn Hawks and Melbourne Demons at Melbourne Cricket Ground on August 16, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick/Getty Images)

“Kept in the dark”: Melbourne captain reacts to May’s call, comments...

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