Only 4 Essendon FC players on club’s AFL list are not picked for game v GWS GIANTS. There’s 17 unavailable from the AFL list, counting Goldstein (managed, 5-day break). The carnage is breaking records, hopefully not red & black spirits. Details: theage.com.au/sport/afl/esse…

To clarify, there’s the 4 who aren’t picked in AFL team plus 3 emergencies. So it’s a squad of 26. Plus just 4. Hopefully Dons won’t need to call on emergencies.

.Brisbane Lions face a much harder task to win the AFL flag in 2025 than Geelong Cats or Adelaide Crows given the fixture - run home & 6 double up games. If the AFL & clubs are willing, there’s a fairer way (not just playing each team once) to consider. theage.com.au/sport/afl/the-…

ANALYSIS: The fixture is primarily predicated on the AFL as an entertainment product rather than fairness. But this change could help level the playing field theage.com.au/sport/afl/the-…

Executives from the #AFL have outlined how the #AFLW could benefit from its own venue. Meanwhile, Melbourne coach says the Demons are in a much better place now than they were heading into last year’s trade period... theage.com.au/sport/afl/good…

More major change coming for Essendon FC - next the AFL playing list. Up to 9 changes expected - heavy turnover since end 2022, 4 mid-year draft picks & injury toll mean enlarged list & a squeeze. Dons see Adelaide Crows & Bris Lions builds as models. theage.com.au/sport/afl/the-…

Round 24 AFL floating final round update: Essendon FC v Carlton FC will play (yet another) Thursday night, AFL strongly considering playing Port Adelaide FC v Gold Coast Suns - Hinkley’s farewell- also on Thursday night. If not Port v Suns will be Friday night. theage.com.au/sport/afl/fina…

Gold Coast have not spoken to Charlie Curnow about a trade from Carlton FC, and don’t believe they could do deal now or pay Curnow $1m plus. Blues, in any case, have put a line through trading Charlie. But interesting situation at Carlton on a few fronts. theage.com.au/sport/afl/curn…

In terms of family name and connection to a club, the Silvagnis are comparable to the Kennedys at Hawthorn FC. Josh Kennedy, though, had good reason to go. Jack Silvagni has no need to leave Carlton FC for opportunity, writes Jake Niall... theage.com.au/sport/afl/from…

From a Lygon era: Why I don’t want to see Jack Silvagni - whose family are intrinsic to Carlton FC history - playing for Collingwood FC. There are risks of leaving for Silvagni & Pies too. Many care more that Curnow stays but heritage matters. Opinion: theage.com.au/sport/afl/from…

Question for St Kilda FC folks - what’s Nasiah WM worth to your club, contract wise? The new AFL game - speed, evasion, ball use & outside run - makes him what every club wants, not just Saints, Port, Crows. #AFLSaintsDees

The AFL has all but agreed to 5 year deals (6 years counting 2025) with Marvel tenants Carlton FC, Essendon FC, St Kilda FC, North Melbourne FC & Western Bulldogs - more dollars, seats & signage. Plus split of games with Melbourne Cricket Ground & Marvel next year. Details: theage.com.au/sport/afl/more…

.Adelaide Crows Riley Thilthorpe might be a mountain but he doesn’t move like one. Remarkable agility for a forward of his size. #AFLCrowsHawks

When James Sicily is intercepting & rebounding like this - & Will Day out there - Hawthorn FC are a flag contender. #AFLHawksCrows

Both Carlton FC & Melbourne Demons are making calls on their coaches - both contracted next year - at season’s end. Why Carlton’s call on Voss is easier (either way) than Melb’s on Goodwin. Coaches clearly not only big calls. Analysis: theage.com.au/sport/afl/why-…

How Simon Goodwin came undone Melbourne Demons - what were the forces, failures that saw the man who delivered an AFL premiership in 2021 - sacked. If he failed on some scores, the club also failed him. What led to a harsh call: theage.com.au/sport/afl/i-wa…

Results from the last 9 games between HAW & COLL HAW coll HAW coll HAW coll HAW coll HAW Biggest run of alternating results between two V/AFL sides since FREM & NTH (2005-12) Hawthorn FC Collingwood FC #AFLHawksPies

Tom Hawkins kicked five and gave off plenty more in his VAFA debut today. Playing thirds for Old Melburnians FC.

EXCLUSIVE: Ex-AFL player tested positive for performance enhancing substance under league's anti-doping regime. | Jake Niall reports theage.com.au/sport/afl/ex-a…

David Stratton & Margaret Pomeranz persuaded Australians to take film seriously as an art form - quite an achievement. RIP David.