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2026 AFL Finals

Rating every premiership contender’s path to the AFL Grand Final

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Fremantle re-signs cult figure, journeyman to new deals

The Dockers have locked in three essential players.
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"I love telling Peter now that he’s no longer the No. 1 Daicos."
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Collingwood Magpies

Collingwood great Peter McKenna opens up on his career, life and turning 80

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Geelong’s “next Joel Selwood” is now making a name for himself

His former coach provided a vision for his future.
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Carlton Blues

“It should’ve been 15 straight”: Carlton great revisits infamous Bulldogs score controversy

Rod Austin has never forgotten the decision that denied Carlton a perfect start against Footscray – and he still insists it was wrong.
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Hawthorn Hawks

Former AFL coach endorses Hawthorn assistant for senior job

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Darcy Cameron reveals “secret” to Collingwood’s success, talks his season and battle with English

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2026 AFL Ladder

  PWLPTS%
1FRE2319476137.2
2SYD2318572136.1
3BL2316764121.7
4HAW2315664120.1
5GEEL2315860122.3
6ADEL2315860117.3
7MELB2315860109.6
8WB231395495.4
9COLL2312952102.4
10CARL23121050101.5
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2026 AFL Finals

The 20 players shaping the 2026 AFL finals race

Who can etch their name in September folklore and shape the AFL finals series?
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2026 AFL Finals

The 10 AFL stars with the most to prove in the 2026 finals

From breakout stars to established champions, these 10 players must deliver when the pressure reaches its peak.
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AFL Legends Game

Counting down the 10 best moments in EJ Whitten Legends Game history!

From faux pas and failures to siren-gate sagas and checksides, the beloved fixture has produced many a moment over the years.
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BIG trade and draft calls for all eight teams who missed the AFL Finals

These teams will be looking to bounce back next year.
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Sydney Swans

Should Sydney remain in AFL finals?

It's a debate which has started to surface in recent days.
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AFL Coaches

Every AFL coach ranked: Who is safe and who is under pressure heading into 2027?

From premiership contenders to rebuilds, we assess where every AFL coach stands heading into 2027.
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