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Smith to Cats as flurry of deals ends AFL trade period

The Western Bulldogs and Geelong have agreed on a last-minute deal that sends Bailey Smith to the Cats as AFL trade period ended with a flurry of late moves.

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Giants facing AFL sanction over post-season function

GWS players face potential AFL sanctions after an anonymous tip-off about an end-of-season function, with the league saying their probe is in its final stages.

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Smith remains in AFL trade limbo with one day left

On the eve of the trade deadline the Western Bulldogs and Geelong remain deadlocked over a trade deal for Bailey Smith, who wants to join the Cats.

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Magpies exodus continues as Brendon Bolton joins Saints

Former Carlton coach Brendon Bolton has joined St Kilda's coaching panel for 2025, continuing a worrying exodus at Collingwood.

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Stage three tax cut spending spree yet to surface

Fans splashed out on footy finals in an otherwise slow month for consumer spending, which is yet to show a bounce from tax cuts that came into effect in July.

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Houston deal done, Eagles defend trading No.3 pick

The first two big deals of the AFL trade period have been confirmed, with Carlton securing the No.3 pick before Dan Houston completed his move to Collingwood.

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Weitering signs extension to stay in AFL's Blue heaven

All-Australian defender Jacob Weitering has shown his determination to be a one-club player by signing a long-term contract extension with Carlton.

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Pause put on three-way AFL trade featuring Houston

The first big deal of the AFL trade period was stopped on Monday night, with Port Adelaide defender Dan Houston still in limbo as Wednesday's deadline looms.

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Bombers, Demons could further muddy AFL trade waters

It has emerged that Melbourne could snare Essendon's No.9 draft pick as the Bombers try to ensure they recruit top academy prospect Isaac Koko.

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Free-scoring Hawks dent Eagles' AFLW finals hopes

The Hawks are perched on top of the AFLW ladder after they belted West Coast by 66 points, putting a big dent in the Eagles' finals hopes.

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Hawks, Blues shake up AFL trade period with picks swap

Hawthorn have sent their No.14 draft pick to Carlton in a deal that has significant implications for the AFL trade period, with several players in limbo.

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Bombers says Stringer yet to request AFL trade to GWS

Essendon say their veteran forward Jake Stringer has not yet told them he wants a trade to GWS, who are keen to recruit him.

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Hawthorn denies meeting took place with AFL player over terminating partner’s pregnancy, court documents show

Court documents show AFL club’s strong denial of allegations filed by three Indigenous former players – Carl Peterson, Cyril Rioli and Jermaine Miller-Lewis – their partners and a former employee

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Racism saga: Hawks allege player dropped due to drugs

Hawthorn's defence to allegations of racism from three former AFL players includes a claim one player was dropped from a final because of recent drug use.

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Collingwood president Browne stepping down

Collingwood president Jeff Browne has confirmed he won't be seeking re-election as he focuses on his health.

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Ex-Magpie football boss Wright to be Carlton's next CEO

AFL powerhouses Carlton have announced former Collingwood football boss Graham Wright as their next chief executive officer, in a massive coup.

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John Worsfold back in Eagles nest as head of football

West Coast club legend John Worsfold says he's looking forward to returning to the AFL club after being named as the Eagles' head of football.

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Tigers given round-two AFL pick as Graham joins Eagles

The player exodus from Richmond is underway, with the Tigers to receive a second-round AFL draft pick as compensation for losing Jack Graham to West Coast.

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Cats footy boss has dig at Saints over AFL compensation

The AFL compensation for St Kilda losing free agent Josh Battle to Hawthorn has prompted a barb from Geelong football boss Andrew Mackie.

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Demons defiant over Oliver, rule out Pickett trade

Melbourne are adamant contracted stars Clayton Oliver and Kysaiah Pickett will be at the club next season despite ongoing trade speculation.

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Six moves to watch during the AFL trade period

The most significant moves to keep an eye on during this year's AFL trade period, which opens on Monday and runs to October 16.

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Pies, Blues sharpen focus on trade for Port's Houston

Alex Neal-Bullen and Jack Darling are the first players on the move as the AFL trade period starts, with plenty of focus on Dan Houston and Bailey Smith.

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Key match-ups: where the 2024 NRL grand final will be won and lost

Melbourne and Penrith go head-to-head in Sunday’s premiership decider with a number of clashes likely to decide where the title ends up

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Hawks re-sign coach Sam Mitchell until 2027

Hawthorn have added an extra two years to coach Sam Mitchell's contract, tying him to the AFL club until 2027.

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Nick Daicos, Heeney win best-and-fairest gongs

Nick Daicos and Isaac Heeney, both touted as Brownlow Medal contenders this AFL season, have won their respective club best-and-fairest awards.

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