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Scott addresses Alexandra Merrett Gimlet post

The wife of the former skipper caused a stir last week with a social media post.

April 9, 2026

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Tigers tall to debut in Gather Round

The 25-year-old stands at 208cm and was a talented basketballer.

April 9, 2026

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Carlton crisis: The 7 issues the Blues must fix

A big name must be traded. Should Voss go now?

April 9, 2026

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Rain, wind and cool conditions are forecast throughout South Australia between Thursday and Sunday.

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Lance Franklin

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Alastair Clarkson revealed when he knew Franklin was leaving the Hawks, and why he left Victoria.

April 9, 2026

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Richmond comments on links to Port Adelaide star

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Ruck roulette: AFL sides gamble without proven second options

It’s yet another layer to the ruck discussion in 2026.

Jonty Ralphsmith - April 8, 2026

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Aidan Cellini - April 2, 2026

Giant “student of the game” set to make his AFL mark

Trent Masenhelder - March 27, 2026

AFL’s Cultural Diversity launch doesn’t pass the pub test

Jonty Ralphsmith - March 19, 2026

“That’s not enough”: Fremantle key forward in the gun ahead of Melbourne clash

Aidan Cellini - March 19, 2026

2026 AFL Ladder

		P	W	L	PTS	%
1	WB	4	4	0	16	140.4
2	SYD	4	3	1	12	182.9
3	GC	4	3	1	12	152.6
4	FRE	4	3	1	12	133.4
5	NMFC	4	3	1	12	115.3
6	HAW	4	3	1	12	114
7	MELB	4	3	1	12	102
8	PORT	4	2	2	8	117.6
9	BL	4	2	2	8	110.6
10	ADEL	5	2	3	8	106.4

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Carlton Blues

Midfielder’s omission a necessary statement

It follows George Hewett’s opponent getting on top of him late last week.

Jonty Ralphsmith - April 8, 2026

AFL Editorial and Opinion

Ranking the top 10 clutch players in the AFL

A mix of veterans, young guns and wild cards made the cut.

Marcus Beeck - April 8, 2026

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Has a Hawthorn star created the model for an ageing great?

Can this future Hall of Famer copy what Gunston and the Hawks have done?

Marcus Beeck - April 8, 2026

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How the Western Bulldogs have turned into premiership favourites

Luke Beveridge has turned his team into a premiership favourite. Find out how.

Thomas Spencer - April 7, 2026

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Ranking the top 10 most box-office players in the AFL

Which players are going to give you your money’s worth?

Jonty Ralphsmith - April 7, 2026

AFL Editorial and Opinion

Ranking the AFL’s top 10 stadiums

Warning: This result might shock you.

Mark Stevens - April 6, 2026

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Zak Butters of the Power is tackled by Lachy Dovaston of the Kangaroos during the 2026 AFL Round 01 match between the North Melbourne Kangaroos and the Port Adelaide Power at Marvel Stadium on March 15, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 08: Jy Simpkin and Harry Sheezel of the Kangaroos are happy with the win during the 2024 AFL Round 12 match between the West Coast Eagles and the North Melbourne Kangaroos at Optus Stadium on June 08, 2024 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Carson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 04: Debutant Luke Parks of the Blues leads the team off the field during the 2021 AFL Round 03 match between the Carlton Blues and the Fremantle Dockers at Marvel Stadium on April 04, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 20: Craig McRae, Senior Coach of the Magpies and Darcy Moore of the Magpies look dejected after losing the AFL Preliminary Final match between Collingwood Magpies and Brisbane Lions at Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 20, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 01: Harry DeMattia and Angus Anderson of the Magpies compete during a Collingwood Magpies training session at Olympic Park on December 01, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

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