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Get the latest AFL news and storylines in 20 minutes every weekday morning as Damian Barrett and AFL.com.au's team of journalists cover the hottest topics on and off the field.
And every Wednesday, catch the midweek Round-Table, where Damo is joined by Nat Edwards, Josh Gabelich and Sarah Olle to debate everything happening around the league, on the field and off.
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Same old Essendon, Freo's sizzling form, a GIANT win in Alice Springs
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May 31, 2026 |
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Story behind the story: Reid all about Harley
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May 29, 2026 |
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Nothing scary about the Saints, Essendon can't move forward without Hird
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May 28, 2026 |
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No false dawn at the Giants, Eagles #1 midfield, Wharfie Time heads to the Gabba
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May 28, 2026 |
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Damian Barrett on why Hird returning to Essendon may be the only way forward
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May 27, 2026 |
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Brad Scott sits down with Cal Twomey for a deep dive following his sacking
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May 27, 2026 |
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Damian Barrett and Riley Beveridge on Scott sacking, Bombers presser
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May 26, 2026 |
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Emergency pod: Brad Scott out as Essendon coach
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May 26, 2026 |
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Tribute to Neale Daniher, Cal's mid-season draft guide, where next for Essendon?
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May 25, 2026 |
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Gutsy, Gritty & Gnarly from the Dogs, Magpies bittersweet celebration of Pendles
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May 24, 2026 |
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Story behind the story: Why Shai Bolton is one of the most watchable players in the game
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May 22, 2026 |
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Hardwick a Hawks favourite, Adelaide's "big problem", Saints going through the grades
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May 21, 2026 |
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Eagles out to spoil the Pendles party, Crows flying into Tassie
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May 21, 2026 |
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Have Dees found their next captain? Double-header to kick off AFLW season
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May 20, 2026 |
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Round Table: Favourite Pendles memories, Hawks star set to return
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May 19, 2026 |
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Senior Bomber's strong admission, Tigers are running out of players!
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May 18, 2026 |
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Reid about the Eagles W, dare to dream Demons, Essendon's MCG mess
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May 17, 2026 |
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Story behind the story: He's got the Magic in him
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May 15, 2026 |
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Geelong win in all Mannagh of ways, Dimma's journo stoush
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May 14, 2026 |
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Grand Final rematch, Port power switch on the SUNS, full-strength Swans
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May 14, 2026 |
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Damo on how Voss interview came to be, and which Lion does Mullin go to?
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May 13, 2026 |
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EXCLUSIVE: Michael Voss sits down with Damian Barrett
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May 12, 2026 |
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Special: Blues hierarchy front the media after Voss departs as coach
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May 12, 2026 |
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Emergency pod: Michael Voss out as Carlton coach
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May 12, 2026 |
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Michael Christian explains Kozzy verdict, and clubs lining up for Lachie Neale
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May 11, 2026 |
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Collingwood literally middle of the road, Essendon's irrelevance, Drummond set for change
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May 10, 2026 |
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Story behind the story: Chandler's journey from farming, to cleaning windows, to kicking goals on the G
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May 08, 2026 |
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It's Wharfie Time, Pendlebury gold isn't for everyone, Essendon swing the selection axe
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May 07, 2026 |
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Freo's premiership credentials, Ports Carr dealers, Xerri hungry for Grundy, GWS name change?
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May 07, 2026 |
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Blues list deep dive, should Bont be rested?
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May 06, 2026 |
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Blues sanctioned over Hollands affair, AFL set to make changes
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May 05, 2026 |
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Cal recaps 'one of the great list builds' at Freo, glimmers of hope at Tigerland
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May 04, 2026 |
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Sydney's spectacle, Eagles not in a rut, another Blues mauling after half-time
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May 03, 2026 |
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Story behind the story: Finn Maginness' return to career best form
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May 01, 2026 |
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Pies & Hawks can't be split + Richmond's diabolical injuries
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Apr 30, 2026 |
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Showdown for the ages, where's it going wrong at the SUNS, Freo favourites at Marvel
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Apr 30, 2026 |
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Damo agrees with Bevo!? Riley breaks down new draft rules
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Apr 29, 2026 |
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Round Table: Damo ranks Docker above Daicos, Dees sack CEO, Suns’ offer to King
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Apr 28, 2026 |
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AFL's score review change, Mitchell driving standards, should Pendles play on?
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Apr 27, 2026 |
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North's dysfunctional backline, Pendles the GOAT, Lions emphatic response
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Apr 26, 2026 |
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Story behind the story: Latrelle Pickett, the move that redefined his career & life
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Apr 24, 2026 |
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Swans no-fuss victory, Bobby returns for the Pies, Jamarra's chance to shine in the SUNS
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Apr 23, 2026 |
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Vossy speaks out, Blakey to fill the midfield gap, Cox's chance to impress
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Apr 23, 2026 |
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Riley's 'way too early' All-Aus side, Tassie put huge offer to Pie
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Apr 22, 2026 |
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Round Table: Players call for Mental Health Round, Ross needs reigning in
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Apr 21, 2026 |
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Hawks forward line 'problem', Dogs Premiership hopes dashed
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Apr 20, 2026 |
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Melbourne's impressive performance, shattering news for Sam Darcy & the Dogs
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Apr 19, 2026 |
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Story behind the story: Ranking Nick Daicos' first 99 games
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Apr 17, 2026 |
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It's happened again, Carlton lose the lead, Collingwood come from behind with a Daicos masterclass
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Apr 16, 2026 |
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Swans-Giants rivalry is real, Dunkley completes the Lions midfield
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Apr 16, 2026 |
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Bucks wants Tassie coaching job, Butters tribunal hearing unpacked
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Apr 15, 2026 |
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Round Table: ‘One of a kind’ milestone man, Pies look vulnerable against old foe
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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Dogs' big injury news, stalling Suns, Heeney goes beast mode
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Apr 13, 2026 |
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Saints scrap to victory, Bombers break drought, Damo's 'clear' MVP of the round
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Apr 12, 2026 |
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Crows swoop on Blues, Daicos & Pendles return, pressure on the Saints
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Apr 09, 2026 |
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SA's amazing festival of footy, box office match ups & headlines from Gather Round
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Apr 09, 2026 |
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Should Gather Round stay in SA? Huge boost for Pies, McKay backs in Voss
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Apr 08, 2026 |
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Equal pressure on the Crows, Voss set up to fail? The Steele of the trade period
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Apr 07, 2026 |
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Dogs do what's required, Melbourne steamroll the SUNS, Pressure mounting at Carlton
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Apr 05, 2026 |
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Cherie Dear on Paul’s legacy, Calsher’s big call
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Apr 03, 2026 |
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Brisbane's "powerful display" as the Magpies "look lost" without Nick Daicos
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Apr 02, 2026 |
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Big hands Treacy ready to dismantle Adelaide, no Gabba fears for the Pies
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Apr 02, 2026 |
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Most important Good Friday to date, Geelong’s smart business
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Apr 01, 2026 |
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Mid-season trading a real possibility, Yze’s Richmond rebuild
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Mar 31, 2026 |
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Carlton's disaster, Diagnosing Essendon’s issues & Harley’s big summer
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Mar 30, 2026 |
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Another Carlton capitulation, No end in sight for the Bombers woes
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Mar 29, 2026 |
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Story behind the story: Tom Green's recovery from his ACL tear
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Mar 27, 2026 |
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Workmanlike Cats as per usual, Magpies strengthen defence, who will be the biggest loser tomorrow night?
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Mar 26, 2026 |
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Adelaide's misery in Geelong, Fages & Ross "duke it out", AFL's call to "play on" in WA
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Mar 26, 2026 |
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Voss apologises to Petty, who is the ruck GOAT?
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Mar 25, 2026 |
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Round Table: Remarkable stat Curnow needs to change, Clarko vs Scott panic meter
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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Have Eagles gone past Bombers? Players who could be future coaches
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Mar 23, 2026 |
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North: We've seen this story before, a demoralised Bombers outfit, Voss fined for taunt
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Mar 22, 2026 |
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Story behind the Story: Connor Idun finds what he's looking for in Ghana
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Mar 20, 2026 |
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Curnow's concern, high-voltage forwards in Adelaide, worrying trend for the Dockers
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Mar 19, 2026 |
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Round 2 matchups deserving of the blockbuster tag, SA & WA at fever pitch with footy finally on!
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Mar 19, 2026 |
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Bombers' bold Merrett move, who will first crop of $2 million players be?
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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Round Table: Thilthorpe vs Darcy, Damo answers the hard North Melbourne questions
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Mar 17, 2026 |
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Cal Twomey names his 'best value' player in the competition
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Mar 16, 2026 |
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St Kilda's concerns, Pendles headed to the tribunal, Swans sweat on scans, North victorious!
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Mar 15, 2026 |
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The next installment of 'Return of the Pride' | Episode 2 - The Coach
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Mar 14, 2026 |
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Story behind the Story: Sellwood lives out his childhood dream
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Mar 13, 2026 |
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Carlton's sense of relief, will Merrett be applauded by Hawk fans tonight?
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Mar 12, 2026 |
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State of Origin Daily: Freo facing footy's toughest challenge, Crows chasing redemption over Collingwood
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Mar 12, 2026 |
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Mitchell on the defence, Collingwood's free agent targets
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Mar 11, 2026 |
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The Round Table is back! King's immediate impact on Gawn, Opening Round receipts
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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Introducing 'Return of the Pride' | Episode 1 - The Boss
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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Collingwood's 'extreme' B&F change, coaches want interchange tweak
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Mar 09, 2026 |
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Trailer: Return of the Pride | New podcast doco launching Tuesday
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Mar 09, 2026 |
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McRae's coaching masterclass outlasts Ross the boss, Ultra-impressive Dogs, Melbourne fans flat?
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Mar 08, 2026 |
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Bonus | Your Coach - Damien Hardwick on welcoming Petracca, and what's in store for Humphrey and King
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Mar 05, 2026 |
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Golden Gulden obliterates Carlton, Sam Darcy watch, NAS to malfunction Magpies system
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Mar 05, 2026 |
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Bonus | Your Coach - Michael Voss on the Blues' off-season changes and his future in a contract year
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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Remembering Dennis Cometti, an Australian broadcasting icon. All roads lead to the SCG tonight
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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Carlton waters down Curnow, Newcombe free to play, AFL.com.au predicts the 2026 season
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Mar 03, 2026 |
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May pulls the pin on 2026 with immediate effect; King taking his throne as the #1 forward
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Mar 02, 2026 |
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Hawthorn's midfield head-scratcher, NAS set to break the Collingwood system
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Mar 01, 2026 |
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To be a Fly on the Wall. Spending a day with Craig McRae
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Feb 27, 2026 |
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Sam Darcy's untouched potential, Richmond's progress might not be linear
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Feb 26, 2026 |
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Mounting a case for the Non-Victorian sides in 2026
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Feb 25, 2026 |