AFL news 2026, Zach Merrett Essendon Bombers trade, future after James Hird reveal and Mark McVeigh coach appointment
James Hird says he was confident superstar midfielder Zach Merrett would have stayed at Essendon had Hird been…
Seven’s AFL audience hits 15.5 million as 7plus surges
Seven’s AFL coverage reached 15.5 million Australians across the 2026 regular season, while viewing on 7plus Sport more…
Essendon has its man. Calls on Pick 1, the list and Hird will decide if they end 22 years of misery
After months of speculation, fan discontent, endless debate and an ever-shifting list of candidates, Essendon finally has its…
AFL News 2026: Sydney Swans to go through finals without Mark McVeigh after being named Essendon coach; alleged sexual assault scandal fallout
As if Sydney’s hopes of winning the premiership this season weren’t made hard enough already by the mistakes…
AFL off-season guide: Who is staying, who is leaving and the high-profile stars being targeted by clubs
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Sydney Swans drugs saga: Cocaine claims as AFL legend slams league
Joel Smith knows exactly what it’s like to be at the centre of a major AFL controversy. The…
AFL Rising Star 2026: Who won, votes, Jagga Smith, second-highest votes behind Nick Daicos, Harry Dean second place, Willem Duursma third place
Jagga Smith has claimed the 2026 AFL Rising Star, becoming just the second Blue to win the award.…
AFL 2026: Winners and losers from All Australian team, biggest selection snubs ranked 1 to 23, analysis, latest news
The 2026 All-Australian team has been confirmed, with some incredible stories behind the 23 players selected. But the…
AFL26: Max Gawn enjoys a blazing run, but selectors pull surprises in All-Australian team
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AFL 2026: Essendon Bombers unveil Mark McVeigh as their new coach. What about club legend James Hird?
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AFL All Australian awards 2026 LIVE updates: Team announcement, Rising Star, Coleman Medal, Sydney Swans players; Charlie Curnow absence, Max Gawn record
The 2026 AFL Coaches Association best emerging player is a tie! Both St Kilda’s Max Hall and Fremantle’s…
How Weitering, Blues are approaching new finals frontier
For Jacob Weitering and the Blues, Saturday night’s introduction to wildcard sure feels like finals football. By Cristian…