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The AFL’s NINE predicted headline makers for 2026

From clubs queuing up for out-of-contract superstars to coaches facing uncertain futures, these names are set to shape the next 12 months.

Mitch Keating - December 29, 2025

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Every AFL team’s 2025 list ranked 1-18

After breaking down all three lines, here's how your club's list ranked for 2025.

Zero Hanger - December 28, 2025

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The players at each AFL team most likely to earn a debut in 2026

See who's yet to get a game, and who could finally break into the side, at your club next season.

Mitch Keating - December 21, 2025

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“Massive impact”: The instant mark underrated recruit has left on Victorian powerhouse

"He stands out amongst his peers."

Hayden Farquhar - December 19, 2025

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“Backed by data”: Essendon’s gruelling pre-season marks Bombers reboot

The Bombers completely overhauled their high-performance team, which has already yielded positive results.

Aidan Cellini - December 18, 2025

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Essendon make captaincy call as leadership group announced

Aidan Cellini - December 17, 2025

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Essendon CEO departs

Mitch Keating - December 17, 2025

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Every AFL team’s forward line ranked 1-18

Hayden Farquhar - December 16, 2025

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Re-selecting the first 10 picks of the 2020 AFL Draft

Brodie Dunn - December 12, 2025

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The AFL’s NINE predicted headline makers for 2026

Every AFL team’s list ranked 1-18

Every AFL team’s 2025 list ranked 1-18

The players at each AFL team most likely to earn a debut in 2026

The players at each AFL team most likely to earn a...

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“Massive impact”: The instant mark underrated recruit has left on Victorian...

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DARWIN, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 26: Grass signage is seen during the 2024 AFLW Round 09 match between the Essendon Bombers and the Richmond Tigers at TIO Stadium on October 26, 2024 in Darwin, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Dreamtime clash returns to Darwin in 2025

Premiership Demon James Harmes to remain away from the club for personal reasons as Goodwin prepares for more selection changes

Retired Demon lands coaching gig

Every pick, prospect from the 2024 AFLW Draft

Every pick, prospect from the 2024 AFLW Draft

Blending past and future helping form Bombers new culture

AFLW: Bombers co-captain ruled out of finals series

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The AFL’s NINE predicted headline makers for 2026

Every AFL team’s 2025 list ranked 1-18

The players at each AFL team most likely to earn a debut in 2026

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Revealed: The fastest players in the AFL

Essendon to have "four or five players" back post-bye, latest on midfielder's fresh concern

“Privilege”: Essendon confirm Nic Martin SSP replacement

Your AFL team’s Rising Star eligible players and best contenders for 2026 title

Your AFL team’s Rising Star eligible players and top contenders for...

Re-selecting the first 10 picks of the 2020 AFL Draft

Re-selecting the first 10 picks of the 2020 AFL Draft

"Anyone can jam it": Heppell returns serve on "smiling" criticism

“Massive signing”: Delisted Essendon youngster finds new club

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Why ex-Essendon defender wanted Giant move to continue AFL career

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 01: Umpires practices his bouncing as he warms up during the 2025 AAMI AFL Community Series match between West Coast Eagles and North Melbourne Kangaroos at Hands Oval on March 01, 2025 in Bunbury, Australia. (Photo by James Worsfold/Getty Images)

Collingwood, SA teams to travel as AFL reveals 2026 AAMI Community...

Every AFL team’s backline ranked 1-18

Every AFL team’s backline ranked 1-18

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“Black and white” feedback driving untried Essendon youngster

Re-selecting the first 15 picks of the 2019 AFL Draft

Re-selecting the first 15 picks of the 2019 AFL Draft

Essendon to have "four or five players" back post-bye, latest on midfielder's fresh concern

Axed Essendon defender “expected” to secure AFL lifeline

Offaly's Cillian Bourke is set to move to AFL outfit Essendon. Photo: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Essendon confirms signing of Irish superstar

Predicting Every AFL Club’s Next Captain

Predicting every AFL team’s next captain

Tim Watson says former coach deserves second chance

Former Essendon coach joins Tasmania Devils

Essendon reportedly poised to sign Irish defender

Essendon reportedly poised to sign Irish defender