AFL

Gold Coast star's trade talked about as Hardwick talks list improvement
Gold Coast Suns coach Damien Hardwick has said that his team will need to improve to become a 'great side' after their 53-point loss to Brisbane in the semi-final.

Adelaide captain 'devastated' by straight-sets finals exit
Jordan Dawson admits the Crows were “not ready for finals” after their September dream ended abruptly.

Video: Luke Breust suffers horrifying knee injury
The top-level career of Hawthorn legend Luke Breust is likely over after suffering a horrific leg injury while playing for Box Hill in the VFL.

'Pi**ed off:' Buddy Franklin on Merrett saga at Essendon
Buddy Franklin has offered his thoughts on the Zach Merrett trade saga evolving at Essendon, as the captain explores a move to Hawthorn

AFL Brownlow Medal predictor 2025: Who will win the award?
The Sporting News looks at who can win the Brownlow Medal by aggregating several predictors.

Melbourne is on history's side with Steven King’s appointment.
The Demons' new coach has a clean slate, and history suggests that's a very good thing when it comes to premiership success.

Zach Merrett set for awkward Brownlow night with Essendon team-mates
Zach Merrett and his Essendon team-mates are set for an awkward night at the 2025 Brownlow Medal next week.

'Disappointment, anger' Merrett trade saga taking an emotional toll on Essendon
The emotional fallout of the Merrett saga has been revealed by one of the Bombers' leaders.

'Bald Crows idiot': Kane Cornes explains Adelaide Oval sledge
An Adelaide Crows supporter might think twice about sending any more sledges in Kane Cornes' direction after the former Port star lifted the lid on their Friday night stoush.

Melbourne CEO lists reasons Steven King was appointed as coach
Melbourne CEO Paul Guerra has listed the reasons Steven King was hired to be the new Demons coach over five other candidates.

Kennett vows not to invoke 'Kennett curse' ahead of Geelong-Hawthorn prelim
The 'Kennett curse' famously haunted Hawthorn for five years after the Hawks beat Geelong in the 2008 grand final.

Zach Merrett trade: Could Essendon captain join a club other than Hawthorn?
The Zach Merrett trade saga is set to dominate the news headlines until a resolution is found - and that might not be until mid-October when trade week finishes.

Merrett's trade talk isn't a distraction according to Hawks star
A Hawthorn star has claimed that talk about Zach Merrett being traded to the club isn't a distraction to the Hawks as they continue their run in finals.
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