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Blues' Elijah Hollands takes personal leave from AFL

Just two days from the start of their season, Carlton have announced Elijah Hollands is taking personal leave because of personal issues.

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No.1 pick Lalor heads trio of Tigers AFL debutants

No.1 draft pick Sam Lalor has recovered from his pre-season injuries and will headline a trio of Richmond debutants on Thursday night against Carlton.

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Blues' De Koning set to ruck and roll under microscope

Carlton ruckman Tom De Koning is entering the AFL season as a restricted free agent, but his teammates are just ready for him to shine on the field.

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Blues star Curnow ruled out of AFL round one

Carlton will take on Richmond in round one without spearhead Charlie Curnow, who has been ruled out but is expected to return early in the AFL season.

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We simulated the upcoming AFL season four different ways – here’s what was predicted

The 2025 AFL season is just around the corner and fans are pondering the big questions: who will play finals? Who will finish in the top four? Who’s getting the wooden spoon?

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From the Pocket: after an off-season clouded by tragedy, high farce and a cyclone, let the games begin

Trouble has followed the AFL and its clubs across the summer with the season to now launch with only two matches in Sydney this weekend

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Brisbane, GWS tipped as grand finalists by captains

AFL captains are tipping the Brisbane Lions and GWS to reach the AFL grand final, with Collingwood ace Nick Daicos the favourite to collect the Brownlow medal.

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AFL 2025 predicted ladder part one: Carlton bring the noise but fail to convince

This year’s annual hiding to nothing comes with the usual qualifier – 15 of the listed teams are capable of making a preliminary final

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Rising Giants star pushing for AFL opening-round debut

Greater Western Sydney coach Adam Kingsley is primed to hand Cody Angove an AFL debut against Collingwood after the youngster impressed during the pre-season.

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McGovern limps off as Blues thump Giants in pre-season

Carlton have put their disappointing end to 2024 behind them with an impressive 58-point win over GWS in their final tune-up ahead of the AFL season.

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From the Pocket: Fremantle must get pulses racing to break the cycle of ‘vanilla’ mediocrity

The Dockers’ boom recruit Shai Bolton can be the player to break the shackles amid a half-hearted vote of confidence for coach Justin Longmuir

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Tigers veteran Prestia sidelined through injury again

Richmond veteran Dion Prestia will miss the early rounds of the AFL season because of an achilles issue, after injuries restricted him to 13 games last year.

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Cripps backs injured youngster to respond to ACL blow

Carlton captain Patrick Cripps is confident Jagga Smith can bounce back from his ACL heartbreak, and believes the Blues should have the chance to replace him.

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Blues' top pick, Dees' youngster to miss AFL season

Carlton's No.3 draft pick Jagga Smith has ruptured an anterior cruciate ligament and will be sidelined for the entire AFL season.

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Blues recruit hurt as new Saints shine in AFL hit-out

Carlton recruit Jagga Smith has hurt his knee, while new St Kilda players Tobie Travaglia, Harry Boyd and Hugh Boxshall impressed at Ikon Park.

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'A lot to weigh up' for AFL free agent De Koning

Carlton star Tom De Koning has sidestepped questions about whether he would prefer to stay with the Blues as he weighs up his AFL future.

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Curnow has knee surgery, Guthrie suffers new AFL blow

Carlton star Charlie Curnow has had minor knee surgery, while luckless Geelong onballer Cameron Guthrie will miss the start of the season after another setback.

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GWS star Green to miss AFL season start with injury

GWS will be without Tom Green for their AFL opening-round clash against Collingwood after the star midfielder strained his calf during a match simulation.

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Richmond's No.1 draft pick Lalor suffers fractured jaw

Scans have revealed Richmond's prized No.1 draft pick Sam Lalor suffered a fractured jaw in a collision with a West Coast player during match simulation.

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Relief for Blues, Saints as stars avoid serious injury

Carlton star Charlie Curnow has been cleared of structural damage to his right knee, while St Kilda spearhead Max King has also avoided serious injury.

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Priestley succeeds Sayers as Blues AFL president

Businessman Rob Priestley will take over as Carlton president, following last month's dramatic resignation of Luke Sayers from the role.

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Indigenous AFL players call for more All Stars action

Indigenous All Stars players are eager for their pre-season exhibition showpiece to become a regular feature on the AFL calendar in coming years.

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Eagles star recruit Baker plans to win fans over

Eagles fans weren't too happy with what the club gave up to get Liam Baker, but the former Richmond defender plans to win them over with his team-first ethos.

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Blues defender bullish ahead of 2025 AFL campaign

Defender Adam Saad isn't dwelling on Carlton's meek finals exit last year and is adamant they have what it takes to be among the AFL's contenders.

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'I wanted one classic bike for each of the four decades I raced - now, I've got 37': Inside a collector's paradise

British Cycling president and retro bike lover Bob Howden opens up his treasure trove and shares stories of his favourite finds

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