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The eight AFL draftees primed to make an instant impact in 2026

The eight AFL draftees primed to make an instant impact in 2026

Every club hopes to find a draft gem who can improve their fortunes immediately. We have identified which of this year’s draftees could do exactly...

02.12.2025 10

WA Today

Marc Mcgowan

The eight AFL draftees primed to make an instant impact in 2026

The eight AFL draftees primed to make an instant impact in 2026

Every club hopes to find a draft gem who can improve their fortunes immediately. We have identified which of this year’s draftees could do exactly...

02.12.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Marc Mcgowan

The eight AFL draftees primed to make an instant impact in 2026

The eight AFL draftees primed to make an instant impact in 2026

Every club hopes to find a draft gem who can improve their fortunes immediately. We have identified which of this year’s draftees could do exactly...

02.12.2025 20

The Age

Marc Mcgowan

The eight AFL draftees primed to make an instant impact in 2026

The eight AFL draftees primed to make an instant impact in 2026

Every club hopes to find a draft gem who can improve their fortunes immediately. We have identified which of this year’s draftees could do exactly...

02.12.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Marc Mcgowan

The second-chance saloon: How one club’s trash becomes another’s treasure

The second-chance saloon: How one club’s trash becomes another’s treasure

Many delisted AFL players are on the lookout for new teams this off-season – but how has your club fared in the recycled market in the past?

27.11.2025 9

WA Today

Marc Mcgowan

The second-chance saloon: How one club’s trash becomes another’s treasure

The second-chance saloon: How one club’s trash becomes another’s treasure

Many delisted AFL players are on the lookout for new teams this off-season – but how has your club fared in the recycled market in the past?

27.11.2025 6

The Sydney Morning Herald

Marc Mcgowan

The second-chance saloon: How one club’s trash becomes another’s treasure

The second-chance saloon: How one club’s trash becomes another’s treasure

Many delisted AFL players are on the lookout for new teams this off-season – but how has your club fared in the recycled market in the past?

27.11.2025 5

The Age

Marc Mcgowan

The second-chance saloon: How one club’s trash becomes another’s treasure

The second-chance saloon: How one club’s trash becomes another’s treasure

Many delisted AFL players are on the lookout for new teams this off-season – but how has your club fared in the recycled market in the past?

27.11.2025 6

Brisbane Times

Marc Mcgowan

From Gold Coast’s golden academy, to the club that didn’t pick at all: Analysing every club’s 2025 draft

All up, 60 footballers found an AFL home in the most compromised national draft in history. We look at each club’s haul and hear from recruiting and...

20.11.2025 5

WA Today

Marc Mcgowan

From Gold Coast’s golden academy, to the club that didn’t pick at all: Analysing every club’s 2025 draft

From Gold Coast’s golden academy, to the club that didn’t pick at all: Analysing every club’s 2025 draft

All up, 60 footballers found an AFL home in the most compromised national draft in history. We look at each club’s haul and hear from recruiting and...

20.11.2025 5

The Sydney Morning Herald

Marc Mcgowan

From Gold Coast’s golden academy, to the club that didn’t pick at all: Analysing every club’s 2025 draft

From Gold Coast’s golden academy, to the club that didn’t pick at all: Analysing every club’s 2025 draft

All up, 60 footballers found an AFL home in the most compromised national draft in history. We look at each club’s haul and hear from recruiting and...

20.11.2025 5

The Age

Marc Mcgowan

From Gold Coast’s golden academy, to the club that didn’t pick at all: Analysing every club’s 2025 draft

From Gold Coast’s golden academy, to the club that didn’t pick at all: Analysing every club’s 2025 draft

All up, 60 footballers found an AFL home in the most compromised national draft in history. We look at each club’s haul and hear from recruiting and...

20.11.2025 7

Brisbane Times

Marc Mcgowan

Why this year’s compromised AFL draft is so difficult to predict

Why this year’s compromised AFL draft is so difficult to predict

There are many reasons why predicting this year’s AFL draft is so tough - and it goes beyond the academy and father-son players scattered throughout.

16.11.2025 8

WA Today

Marc Mcgowan

Why this year’s compromised AFL draft is so difficult to predict

Why this year’s compromised AFL draft is so difficult to predict

There are many reasons why predicting this year’s AFL draft is so tough - and it goes beyond the academy and father-son players scattered throughout.

16.11.2025 7

The Sydney Morning Herald

Marc Mcgowan

Why this year’s compromised AFL draft is so difficult to predict

Why this year’s compromised AFL draft is so difficult to predict

There are many reasons why predicting this year’s AFL draft is so tough - and it goes beyond the academy and father-son players scattered throughout.

16.11.2025 4

The Age

Marc Mcgowan

Why this year’s compromised AFL draft is so difficult to predict

Why this year’s compromised AFL draft is so difficult to predict

There are many reasons why predicting this year’s AFL draft is so tough - and it goes beyond the academy and father-son players scattered throughout.

16.11.2025 4

Brisbane Times

Marc Mcgowan

Don’t get angry at Nick Kyrgios. Just enjoy the show while you can

Nick Kyrgios said that even if he is on court competitively in January, his expectations would be in check. That is the best way for everyone to treat...

06.11.2025 6

WA Today

Marc Mcgowan

Don’t get angry at Nick Kyrgios. Just enjoy the show while you can

Nick Kyrgios said that even if he is on court competitively in January, his expectations would be in check. That is the best way for everyone to treat...

06.11.2025 7

The Sydney Morning Herald

Marc Mcgowan

Don’t get angry at Nick Kyrgios. Just enjoy the show while you can

Nick Kyrgios said that even if he is on court competitively in January, his expectations would be in check. That is the best way for everyone to treat...

06.11.2025 8

The Age

Marc Mcgowan

Don’t get angry at Nick Kyrgios. Just enjoy the show while you can

Nick Kyrgios said that even if he is on court competitively in January, his expectations would be in check. That is the best way for everyone to treat...

06.11.2025 9

Brisbane Times

Marc Mcgowan

Why being able to trade two years into the future skyrocketed AFL stars’ value

This was the first trade period where AFL clubs could venture two years into the future to mine their draft capital, and those picks underpinned some...

17.10.2025 3

WA Today

Marc Mcgowan

Why being able to trade two years into the future skyrocketed AFL stars’ value

This was the first trade period where AFL clubs could venture two years into the future to mine their draft capital, and those picks underpinned some...

17.10.2025 3

The Sydney Morning Herald

Marc Mcgowan

Why being able to trade two years into the future skyrocketed AFL stars’ value

This was the first trade period where AFL clubs could venture two years into the future to mine their draft capital, and those picks underpinned some...

17.10.2025 3

The Age

Marc Mcgowan

Why being able to trade two years into the future skyrocketed AFL stars’ value

This was the first trade period where AFL clubs could venture two years into the future to mine their draft capital, and those picks underpinned some...

17.10.2025 4

Brisbane Times

Marc Mcgowan

The quote you might have missed that says everything about Carlton’s post-Curnow era

Dual Coleman medallist Charlie Curnow forced his way out of the Blues to Sydney, triggering a brand-new era at Ikon Park.

17.10.2025 9

WA Today

Marc Mcgowan

The quote you might have missed that says everything about Carlton’s post-Curnow era

Dual Coleman medallist Charlie Curnow forced his way out of the Blues to Sydney, triggering a brand-new era at Ikon Park.

17.10.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Marc Mcgowan

The quote you might have missed that says everything about Carlton’s post-Curnow era

Dual Coleman medallist Charlie Curnow forced his way out of the Blues to Sydney, triggering a brand-new era at Ikon Park.

17.10.2025 10

The Age

Marc Mcgowan

The quote you might have missed that says everything about Carlton’s post-Curnow era

Dual Coleman medallist Charlie Curnow forced his way out of the Blues to Sydney, triggering a brand-new era at Ikon Park.

17.10.2025 9

Brisbane Times

Marc Mcgowan

From Petracca’s dream move, to Merrett’s nightmare: We rank each AFL club’s trade period

We rate every club’s player movement window – and rank the teams from best to worst – as the draft picture takes shape.

15.10.2025 9

WA Today

Marc Mcgowan

From Petracca’s dream move, to Merrett’s nightmare: We rank each AFL club’s trade period

We rate every club’s player movement window – and rank the teams from best to worst – as the draft picture takes shape.

15.10.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Marc Mcgowan

From Petracca’s dream move, to Merrett’s nightmare: We rank each AFL club’s trade period

We rate every club’s player movement window – and rank the teams from best to worst – as the draft picture takes shape.

15.10.2025 8

The Age

Marc Mcgowan

From Petracca’s dream move, to Merrett’s nightmare: We rank each AFL club’s trade period

We rate every club’s player movement window – and rank the teams from best to worst – as the draft picture takes shape.

15.10.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Marc Mcgowan

The Hawks need Merrett, now. They must make Essendon an offer they can’t refuse

Hawthorn are by no means old. But many of their top contributors are either nearing 30 or past it, and that, in itself, should bring some urgency to...

13.10.2025 5

WA Today

Marc Mcgowan

The Hawks need Merrett, now. They must make Essendon an offer they can’t refuse

Hawthorn are by no means old. But many of their top contributors are either nearing 30 or past it, and that, in itself, should bring some urgency to...

13.10.2025 4

The Sydney Morning Herald

Marc Mcgowan

The Hawks need Merrett, now. They must make Essendon an offer they can’t refuse

Hawthorn are by no means old. But many of their top contributors are either nearing 30 or past it, and that, in itself, should bring some urgency to...

13.10.2025 10

The Age

Marc Mcgowan

The Hawks need Merrett, now. They must make Essendon an offer they can’t refuse

Hawthorn are by no means old. But many of their top contributors are either nearing 30 or past it, and that, in itself, should bring some urgency to...

13.10.2025 9

Brisbane Times

Marc Mcgowan

The Saints’ treatment of Leek Aleer is despicable, and it could come back to bite them

St Kilda’s fishing expedition has hit a snag as they shockingly withdrew their interest in the Giants defender. We wait with bated breath to see if...

09.10.2025 10

WA Today

Marc Mcgowan

The Saints’ treatment of Leek Aleer is despicable, and it could come back to bite them

St Kilda’s fishing expedition has hit a snag as they shockingly withdrew their interest in the Giants defender. We wait with bated breath to see if...

09.10.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Marc Mcgowan

The Saints’ treatment of Leek Aleer is despicable, and it could come back to bite them

St Kilda’s fishing expedition has hit a snag as they shockingly withdrew their interest in the Giants defender. We wait with bated breath to see if...

09.10.2025 10

The Age

Marc Mcgowan

The Saints’ treatment of Leek Aleer is despicable, and it could come back to bite them

St Kilda’s fishing expedition has hit a snag as they shockingly withdrew their interest in the Giants defender. We wait with bated breath to see if...

09.10.2025 9

Brisbane Times

Marc Mcgowan

The trade period is a jigsaw puzzle. Charlie Curnow is this year’s biggest piece

Although players of Curnow’s calibre don’t often go as far as requesting a trade, the star forward now has a big decision to make. If he truly...

06.10.2025 9

WA Today

Marc Mcgowan

The trade period is a jigsaw puzzle. Charlie Curnow is this year’s biggest piece

Although players of Curnow’s calibre don’t often go as far as requesting a trade, the star forward now has a big decision to make. If he truly...

06.10.2025 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

Marc Mcgowan

The trade period is a jigsaw puzzle. Charlie Curnow is this year’s biggest piece

Although players of Curnow’s calibre don’t often go as far as requesting a trade, the star forward now has a big decision to make. If he truly...

06.10.2025 9

The Age

Marc Mcgowan

The trade period is a jigsaw puzzle. Charlie Curnow is this year’s biggest piece

Although players of Curnow’s calibre don’t often go as far as requesting a trade, the star forward now has a big decision to make. If he truly...

06.10.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Marc Mcgowan

The early mail on AFL grand final selections and why this duel could define the decider

Geelong and reigning premiers Brisbane Lions will face off in a VFL/AFL grand final for the first time, but there are storylines galore to follow...

21.09.2025 3

WA Today

Marc Mcgowan

The early mail on AFL grand final selections and why this duel could define the decider

Geelong and reigning premiers Brisbane Lions will face off in a VFL/AFL grand final for the first time, but there are storylines galore to follow...

21.09.2025 2

The Sydney Morning Herald

Marc Mcgowan

The early mail on AFL grand final selections and why this duel could define the decider

Geelong and reigning premiers Brisbane Lions will face off in a VFL/AFL grand final for the first time, but there are storylines galore to follow...

21.09.2025 8

The Age

Marc Mcgowan

The early mail on AFL grand final selections and why this duel could define the decider

Geelong and reigning premiers Brisbane Lions will face off in a VFL/AFL grand final for the first time, but there are storylines galore to follow...

21.09.2025 4

Brisbane Times

Marc Mcgowan

Was Collingwood’s win in Adelaide all it was cracked up to be, and is the clock ticking for their ageing list?

Collingwood were stumbling late in the season, but a stirring finals win in Adelaide has restored the faith in Craig McRae’s men. We’re about to...

14.09.2025 9

WA Today

Marc Mcgowan

Was Collingwood’s win in Adelaide all it was cracked up to be, and is the clock ticking for their ageing list?

Collingwood were stumbling late in the season, but a stirring finals win in Adelaide has restored the faith in Craig McRae’s men. We’re about to...

14.09.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Marc Mcgowan