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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 11: Zak Butters of the Power leads his team out onto the field during the round 18 AFL match between St Kilda Saints and Port Adelaide Power at Marvel Stadium, on July 11, 2026, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 28: The 2025 AFL All-Australian Team Back Row (L-R) Sam Taylor of the Giants, Riley Thilthorpe of the Crows, Max Gawn of the Demons, Harris Andrews of the Lions and Jack Gunston of the Hawks Middle Row (L-R) Josh Battle of the Hawks, Zac Bailey of the Lions, Matt Rowell of the Suns, Caleb Serong of the Dockers, Nick Daicos of the Magpies, Jordan Clark of the Dockers, Bailey Smith of the Cats and Bailey Dale of the Bulldogs and Front Row (L-R) Ed Richards of the Bulldogs, Kysaiah Pickett of the Demons, Hugh McCluggage of the Lions, Isaac Heeney of the Swans, Jeremy Cameron of the Cats, Jordan Dawson of the Crows, Noah Anderson of the Suns, Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera of the Saints and Marcus Bontempelli of the Bulldogs pose during the 2025 AFL Awards at Centrepiece on August 28, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 31: Lachie Ash of the Giants runs the ball during the round 12 AFL match between Greater Western Sydney Giants and Richmond Tigers at ENGIE Stadium on May 31, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jason McCawley/Getty Images)

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 06: James Borlase of the Crows celebrates his first goal in the AFL with Josh Rachele of the Crows during the 2024 AFL Round 13 match between the Adelaide Crows and the Richmond Tigers at Adelaide Oval on June 06, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 27: Josh Fraser, Interim Coach of the Blues speaks to media ahead of the round 16 AFL match between Carlton Blues and West Coast Eagles at Marvel Stadium, on June 27, 2026, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 25: Justin Longmuir, Senior Coach of the Dockers talks to Josh Treacy of the Dockers after their win during the round seven AFL match between Fremantle Dockers and Carlton Blues at Optus Stadium, on April 25, 2026, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Janelle St Pierre/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 01: Marcus Bontempelli of the Bulldogs looks dejected after a loss during the 2026 AFL Round 08 match between the Western Bulldogs and the Fremantle Dockers at Marvel Stadium on May 1, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 27: Bailey Humphrey of the Suns kicks during the round seven AFL match between Gold Coast Suns and Sydney Swans at People First Stadium, on April 27, 2025, in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

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Aidan Cellini - August 17, 2026

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 16: Tom Sparrow of the Demons warms up ahead of the round 10 AFL match between Narrm (Melbourne Demons) and Hawthorn Hawks at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on May 16, 2026, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

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August 17, 2026

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 11: Zak Butters of the Power leads his team out onto the field during the round 18 AFL match between St Kilda Saints and Port Adelaide Power at Marvel Stadium, on July 11, 2026, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

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August 17, 2026

Carlton confirm double contract delight for Round 1 debutants Ollie Hollands and Lachie Cowan

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August 17, 2026

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Lachie Neale of the Lions runs onto the field during the AFL Grand Final match between Geelong Cats and Brisbane Lions at Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 27, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

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August 15, 2026

GWS coach addresses “Toby’s potential last game”

August 14, 2026

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 22: Connor Rozee of the Power is injured during the 2026 AFL Round 02 match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Essendon Bombers at Adelaide Oval on March 22, 2026 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by James Elsby/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

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August 14, 2026

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August 17, 2026

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 09: Josh Daicos of the Magpies in action during the 2025 AFL Round 13 match between the Melbourne Demons and the Collingwood Magpies at Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 9, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Adam Trafford/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Collingwood star weighs in on management call ahead of Wildcard Round

August 17, 2026

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August 17, 2026

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 16: George Hewett of the Blues and Ed Richards of the Bulldogs in action during the 2026 AFL Round 23 match between the Western Bulldogs and the Carlton Blues at Marvel Stadium on August 16, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

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August 17, 2026

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 17: Mark McVeigh assistant coach of the Swans during the round 19 AFL match between Sydney Swans and Adelaide Crows at Sydney Cricket Ground on July 17, 2026 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jason McCawley/AFL Photos/Getty Images)

Sydney respond to assistant’s Essendon coaching links

August 17, 2026

2026 AFL Ladder

			P	W	L	PTS	%
1		FRE	22	19	3	76	142.5
2		SYD	22	17	5	68	134.5
3		BL	22	15	7	60	119.5
4		HAW	22	14	6	60	117.3
5		MELB	22	15	7	60	111.2
6		GEEL	22	14	8	56	120.2
7		ADEL	22	14	8	56	115.1
8		COLL	22	12	8	52	106.1
9		WB	22	12	9	50	94.1
10		CARL	22	11	10	46	99.6

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 31: Matthew Knights, Academy Development Coach watches on during the round 10 VFL match between Port Melbourne and Tasmania Devils at ETU Stadium, on May 31, 2026, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 16: Will Hayward of the Blues takes a spectacular mark over Ryley Sanders of the Bulldogs during the 2026 AFL Round 23 match between the Western Bulldogs and the Carlton Blues at Marvel Stadium on August 16, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Steven King, Senior Coach of the Demons and Jacob van Rooyen of the Demons celebrate winning the round one AFL match between Melbourne Demons and St Kilda Saints at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on March 15, 2026, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 05: Brodie Grundy of the Swans runs with the ball during the round four AFL match between North Melbourne Kangaroos and Sydney Swans at Marvel Stadium, on April 05, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 15: Sam Swadling of the Magpies handballs whilst being tackled by Nick Watson of the Hawks during the round 23 AFL match between Hawthorn Hawks and Collingwood Magpies at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on August 15, 2026, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

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HOBART, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 21: Ingo Dammersmith of the Lions kicks the ball during the round one VFL match between Tasmania Devils and Coburg Lions at North Hobart Oval on March 21, 2026 in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Steve Bell/Getty Images)

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MAY 17: Hamish Davis and Malakai Champion of the Eagles celebrate the win during the 2026 AFL Round 10 match between Waalitj Marawar (West Coast Eagles) and the GWS Giants at Optus Stadium on May 17, 2026 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Carson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Tom Barrass of the Hawks in action during the 2025 AFL Round 02 match between the Carlton Blues and the Hawthorn Hawks at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on March 20, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MAY 08: Craig McRae, Senior Coach of the Magpies addresses the players at the break during the 2025 AFL Round 09 match between the Fremantle Dockers and the Collingwood Magpies at Optus Stadium on May 8, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Carson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

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