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AFL chief operating officer Tom Harley insists the league's polarising Opening Round is here to stay, declaring it crucial to the competition's growth in northern markets.

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A record ten candidates are eligible for election to replace outgoing member elect Board Director Warren Tredrea including former Captain Tom Jonas and current AFL Fans Association Vice President Justin Leckie.

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Its official - unpires loved green in season 2025 and wore in 160 times.

What colour would fans like to see Saturday in the State of Origin game?

Is white a colour?

📸 AFL Umpires Association and David Flegg.

Ginni puts his support behind wearing casual clothes to a game for players.

Club polo, fashion label ir comfy tshirt?

Collingwood farewells 2023 premiership duo Collingwood has thanked two 2023 premiership heroes who were not offered contracts for 2026.

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36 AFL era Premierships

50% 18 flags to 4 teams
66.6% 24 flags to 6 teams
88.9% 32 flags to 10 teams
100% 36 flags to 14 teams

93 VFL era Premierships

55% 53 flags to 4 teams
92.5% 86 flags to 8 teams
100% 93 flags to 12 teams

David King has slammed the AFL’s wildcard weekend, saying it’s been introduced for no reason other than to line the pockets of league executives — and could well kill the golden goose.

Just call it what it is: Wild-cash Round.

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An average of 2.8 new teams join the top 8 every year.

Statistically, the following may occur:

Out of Top 8 Into Top 8

. Hawthorn . Sydney
. GWS . Melbourne
. Fremantle. . St Kilda, Port or Carlton

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Two-thirds of AFL era premierships were won by these six clubs.

What will the next 36 years bring?

Will there be more AFL Grand Finals around the country?

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The Age is reporting that four Victorian AFL clubs generated more than $37 million from poker machines.

What do the fans think?

Just business and a revenue stream, are some gambling types better than others or is the whole issue a moral quandary?

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AFL club memberships rated by the Herald Sun: The best, cheapest and strangest deals revealed.

Running water at training? A video from your favourite player?

How do you feel as a fan about your club’s membership offerings, inclusions and varieties?

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Every club’s had some stunners — and every fanbase has certain howlers burned into their mind. See the best and worst of every club’s jumpers across the last few decades.

What are the fan favourites and fan forgettables?

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What is the right balance between revenue to make the game sustainable and looking after the fans and their cost of living?

What would fans consider when renegotiating broadcast rights, introducing new charges, player/staff salaries or what the AFL should spend

FORMER No.1 draft pick Andrew McGrath has been unveiled as Essendon's new captain for 2026.

McGrath replaces Zach Merrett in the role after the six-time Crichton Medal winner stepped down last month following his failed trade move to arch rival Hawthorn.

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Statement attributed to AFL Chairman Richard Goyder & CEO Andrew Dillon

Our hearts are with all those affected by the tragic events in Bondi yesterday. We extend our deepest condolences to the victims of this targeted attack & their loved ones.

Full AFL Media Release in photo

Hawthorn’s Calsher Dear was recently surprised with his late father’s (Paul Dear) 1991 Premiership and Norm Smith guernsey to try on.

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What do the fans think?

Is this a reasonablly accurate reflection of the Top 20 moments from the 2025 AFL season?

Is something missing? Should a moment be higher/lower?

Is there anything off field that was big in footy? Good or … bad?

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Western Bulldogs champion Brad Johnson reveals serious cancer scare.

The energetic commentator had a lump ‘the size of a small footy’ removed, but he hasn’t won the fight yet.

We give Johnno our best wishes on his road to recovery ❤️

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What would you like Rory to try in season 2026?

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All Australian players currently on an AFL list for season 2026.

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Ex-West Coast Captain Oscar Allen has married his long-time partner Lorna McNabb in a stunning ceremony attended by a flock of former teammates.

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A message to Tasmania Devil members from Chair Grant O’Brien after the Macquarie Pount stadium was approved yesterday.

Does your club have a museum or significant display of its club history?

Have you been? What did you enjoy most? Where are they located?

Tell us in the comments below or share photos or information on what to do and see in the upcoming school and festive holidays.

Essendon Football Club champion Jobe Watson married his long-term partner Virginia Slaghekke over the weekend on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast.

The couple also included their three children: Juniper, Wolf, and Lilou.

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Congratulations to the 2025 AFLW Premiers North Melbourne after going through the season undefeated.

Well done to Eilish Sheeran being best on ground in the Grand Funal.

Libby Birch is also the first AFLW player to win four premierships..

2018 🏆 2022 S7 🏆 2024 🏆 2025 🏆

The Collingwood Football Club has today received a list assistance package following approval from the AFL Commission.

Two additional list spots for the 2026 AFLW season and one additional list spot for the 2027 AFLW season, to be funded by the Club.

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