Capper hopes Curnow can kick a few goals and the Swans kick off the season with a victory, but concedes he faces a difficult assignment against a Carlton defence led by Jacob Weitering, one of the ...

Following impressive pre-season performances under new coach Steven King, the Demons have secured the signature of one of their - and the league's - best young talents with 19-year-old Harvey Langford ...

It comes among speculation that two other clubs have added to their lists.

A dusty garden bed full of nondescript shrubs sat on one side of the Richmond Primary School playground. Soon enough, it became known as "Jagga's Patch". I found myself running kick-to-kick sessions ...

Some trade and free agency deals can often be finalised in the final moments on deadline day, but the first initial steps can be in swing before the AFL home and away season is even underway. Last ...

Zac Bailey is touted as one of the biggest free-agent targets of 2026, with almost every club expressing interest in the forward star. The Lions have tabled an offer for the 26-year-old, but he is ...

King finished second in the Coleman race in 2025, kicking 69 goals during the home and away season, and if the Pies are looking for a final premiership run, they will need to push hard for King in ...

It comes as Brad Hill was pulled from the match-up with illness. Before Byrnes came off with an ankle injury, he was involved in a dangerous tackle incident. Essendon midfielder Sam Durham could be ...

The AFL's pre-season always has plenty of intrigue as excitement builds towards a new season. Which players are returning? Who's lighting up the track? Is there an early favourite for the premiership?

Official pre-season AFL matches are here, with all 18 clubs set to feature in match practice fixtures across the coming days. From February 25 to Sunday, March 1, nine matches will be held, with every ...