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The prospect of becoming a Fremantle premiership “immortal” is driving co vice-captain Andrew Brayshaw.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumProspect of being Dockers ‘immortal’ driving Brayshaw

The prospect of becoming a Fremantle premiership ‘immortal’ is driving co vice-captain Andrew Brayshaw as the Dockers chase their maiden AFL premiership.

Glen Quartermain

Ross Lyon and the Saints couldn’t get past Collingwood in Opening Round.

AFLCommentsPremiumThe AFL/VFL record that Ross The Boss would rather not have

In A Six-Pack Of IPA (Interesting Points, Allegedly), we look at Ross Lyon’s looming piece of history this week, where Mason Cox will potentially sit among the AFL’s oldest club debutants, and more.

Chris Robinson

Brisbane will challenge Harris Andrews' three-match ban at the AFL tribunal. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLWounded Lions to fight bans at AFL tribunal

Brisbane Lions defenders Harris Andrews and Darcy Gardiner will attempt to overturn their suspensions for striking at the AFL tribunal.

Shayne Hope

Rough start: The Dockers trudge off GMHBA Stadium after their Round 1 hiding in 2025. (Julian Smith/AAP PHOTOS)

AFL'Give it to them': Dockers up for fresh Geelong test

Fremantle open their 2026 AFL season against fellow premiership aspirants Geelong at a venue where they've had mixed fortunes in recent years.

Shayne Hope

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AFLPremium‘Struck gold’: Star Crow’s golfing find

Adelaide Crows star forward Darcy Fogarty didn’t win his promotional golf round – but he took home much more.

Tyler Lewis

Clayton Oliver had a big performance to start the season and his teammates are excited for more. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLGiants sensed Oliver's dazzling debut coming

GWS teammates witnessed boom recruit Clayton Oliver's strong preparation and haven't been surprised by the high-profile midfielders big start to the season.

Shayne Hope

Jordan De Goey wrestles with Hugo Garcia on Sunday.

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AFL ignoring the easy fix to Opening Round mess

Big crowds and great games can’t gloss over the biggest problem with the staggered start to the season.

Georgie Parker

Andrew Brayshaw, Josh Treacy and Mason Cox are all eyeing big seasons at Freo.

AFLCommentsPremiumCRYSTAL BALL: Fearless Freo predictions for 2026

How many games will the Dockers win? Who’s their most important player? And what can we expect from Mason Cox? Our footy writers gaze into the crystal ball to assess what’s to come for Freo this season.

Michael Frederick is set to miss Freo’s season opener.

AFLCommentsPremium‘Visibly upset’ Frederick set to miss Freo’s season opener

Fremantle are set to be without Michael Frederick for Saturday’s season opener, with the speedster hampered by an ankle issue.

Chris Robinson

Zach Merrett has appeared to be enjoying his time with Essendon this year after wanting out in 2025. (Adam Trafford/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLDons coach leaves Merrett to prepare his way for Hawks

Former Essendon captain Zach Merrett is the centre of attention in the build-up to a round-one blockbuster against the club he attempted join in the off-season.

Shayne Hope

Sam Newman, 80, has revealed he suffered two mini-strokes.

SportComments‘Into my brain’: AFL great Sam Newman reveals health scare

The Geelong legend and controversial personality has opened up about how he ‘mightn’t be here’ if not for his partner. 

Peta Rasdien

Craig McRae says the Magpies changed their best and fairest voting after Nick Daicos didn’t win last year.

DAICOS VOTINGMagpies alter best and fairest voting after Daicos controversy

Craig McRae has revealed they ‘changed the system’ to favour their golden child after last year’s gaffe.

Harrison Reid

Chris Scott’s Geelong will be smarting after their heavy Opening Round defeat.

AFLCommentsPremiumThe Opening Round trend that Dockers will look to defy

The numbers from Geelong’s season-opening belting aren’t pretty - but there’s some different sets of numbers that suggest they’re well-placed to bounce back strongly against Fremantle on Saturday.

Chris Robinson

Fremantle are one of the most under-pressure teams this year.

AFLCommentsPremiumThe one mistake Longmuir cannot afford to make in 2026

Fremantle are one of the most under-pressure teams this year as many expect them to be around the mark for the premiership. But there is one move coach Justin Longmuir must avoid at all costs.

Mitchell Woodcock

Former West Coast captain Steve Malaxos presents Milan Murdock with his jumper.

AFLPremium‘He’s a pro’: McQualter backs Murdock to have instant impact

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter has backed the newest Eagle in the nest Milan Murdock to not only make the leap to play AFL this year but to have a ‘huge impact’ on the young team.

Mitchell Woodcock

Scott Pendlebury has earned accolades for another great display - but not from the opposition coach. (Rob Prezioso/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLSaints coach an outlier as most marvel at Magpie great

Collingwood great Scott Pendlebury is earning fresh accolades for his latest game-breaking display -- but St Kilda's coach seemingly didn't take much notice.

Steve Larkin

Star Saint Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera has been told to work through ways to break a hard tag. (Adam Trafford/AAP PHOTOS)

AFL'Work through it': Saints coach to tagged star player

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon says his star player Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera will have to work through a phase of getting hard tags from opposition teams.

Steve Larkin

Job done: Collingwood have started their season with a 12-point win over St Kilda. (Rob Prezioso/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLCollingwood open AFL season with tight win over Saints

Collingwood, with Nick Daicos and Scott Pendlebury dominant, have downed St Kilda by 12 points at the MCG in their AFL season opener.

Steve Larkin

Josh Kennedy and Nic Naitanui will be inducted into the WA Football Hall of Fame.

AFLCommentsPremiumIconic Eagles to be immortalised among West Australia’s best

Josh Kennedy and Nic Naitanui will not only go down in history as two of West Australia’s greatest ever football products, but also two of the most iconic.

Mitchell Woodcock

Western Bulldogs stunned two-time reigning premiers Brisbane on Saturday night.

AFL Every team, every city: A solution to AFL’s Opening Round

Opening Round in its current form has run its race. It’s time to open it up to the rest of the country. The West’s Jackson Barrett poses a solution in the return of The Good, The Bad and The Ugly.

Jackson Barrett

Shai Bolton's kicking efficiency has declined over the past seven seasons.

AFLCommentsPremiumDockers looking to address Shai’s kicking decline

Fremantle star Shai Bolton can tear games apart, boot incredible goals and take amazing marks, but there’s one aspect of his play that keeps letting him down and the Dockers are working hard to fix it.

Craig O'Donoghue

Eagles football boss John Worsfold says the club must improve off their pre-season loss to Port. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLCommentsPre-season belting ‘a shock to all of us’: Woosha

West Coast are set to unleash three debutants and a host of other new faces in their season opener, but they are still digesting a thumping pre-season loss.

Justin Chadwick

Eagles coach Andrew McQualter speaking on The West Sport Show.

AFLCommentsCan Eagles become a ‘destination club’ once again?

Andrew McQualter wants West Coast to become a destination club to continue to land established AFL talent - but don’t expect the Eagles to join the growing AFL trend of handing out long-term contracts.

Mitchell Woodcock

Daniel Gorringe, Gerard Whateley

GORRINGE COMMENTSVideoDan Gorringe starts public spat with ‘old man’ Gerard Whateley

Gorringe has told the veteran broadcaster to ‘have a sook’ over the storm created by a private voice recording.

Harrison Reid