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James O’Donnell made the jump from cricket to football. Ed Bourke explores why he and so many others have enjoyed success. STORY 👉 bit.ly/43jvkzv

James O’Donnell is the sixth highest rated key defender in the game this season. One of Luke Beveridge’s bolder calls to give him AFL exposure in mid-2023, and the Bulldogs are reaping the rewards now.

If the Roos didn’t give Richmond their first pick in this draft, they wouldn’t have had access to Matt Whitlock – or his size 15 boots – which Cam Zurhaar somehow slotted 4.0 with this afternoon.

North midfielder Will Phillips is being closely monitored by a rival club – more in here

Mason Redman says he was the “most excited bloke in Victoria” when Essendon read out Angus Clarke’s name on draft night last year. Find out more about the Bombers' newest cult hero. ✍️ Ed Bourke STORY ▶️ bit.ly/4krWGu8

Bombers want at least two ready-to-go talls in what could be the biggest mid-season draft haul in comp history. Mason Redman went over his left ankle late in the game and is a watch ahead of Brisbane on Thurs – could a recruit actually play the next day? codesports.com.au/afl/afl-round-…

A five-goal Kozzie Pickett answers questions on his future, finals and reveals his MCG "goosebumps". STORY 👉 bit.ly/3HcrD7u

Carlton fans in need of an uplifting read: Abbie McKay had free rein over Blues HQ as a kid, but as a player had to scrap it out for a spot early in her career. She thinks it will make her an empathetic captain who can help her teammates walk taller. codesports.com.au/afl/aflw/aflw-…

AFLW fixture was due today but seems there’s been a bit happening at HQ today 😵‍💫 Believe tomorrow will be the day. Will bring to you as it drops at Herald Sun Sport & CODE Sports CODE AFL

No double-headers, a buried round 1 grudge match and the “six-six-six” fixture equality rule for the first time in AFLW – see which sides stand to benefit or suffer the most: codesports.com.au/afl/aflw/full-…

The 6-6-6 change to the AFLW fixture will help Melbourne and Geelong mount finals comebacks, while it will make life harder for Fremantle, Port and Hawthorn. More fixture analysis here: codesports.com.au/afl/aflw/full-…

Players left “disappointed” in key elements of the #AFLW fixture - namely a 10th season devoid of top stadiums & double-headers. More here: heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/aflw…

Melbourne’s last five quarters in Alice Springs: 9.9.63 to 28.11.179

They're literally doing the meme

There was “Bright’s Blue Boys … and Daisy”. And after sidelining her dream, Pearce’s world opened right up again in the school computer lab. A bus to training, 10 VWFL premierships later, a new AFLW, twin babies, a flag, now coach. What a script. heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/aust…

Wes Agar has lived with OCD since childhood - he spoke to ildikó about the impact it's had on his life and his cricket. Long read - lots of insight into a complex and misunderstood condition. Grateful he could be so candid for the first time 👇🏻 daisycutterzine.wordpress.com/2025/06/18/wes…

Nasty blow for reigning #WBBL champions Melbourne Renegades – Hayley Matthews needs to have shoulder surgery later this year and will miss the entire tournament. Renegades will take three picks into the international player draft.

Marcus Bontempelli’s off-field presence has never loomed larger. From writing children’s books to opening a cafe and playing Nintendo with celebrities. And it’s a blessing for the Bulldogs. ✍️ Ed Bourke READ 👉 bit.ly/4jTQ0nP

Shock. Errol and Chad took an opportunity to have a crack at each other 😂 Make sure to check out the full top 50, a fun list and some great work from Ed Bourke and Matt Forrest 👇

Nick Coffield could be one of the most fascinating stories in the Western Bulldogs’ run home. He was sent back to the VFL late last season to bring back the offensive side of his game. It looks like he’s found it, so now can he stay out on the park? codesports.com.au/afl/supercoach…