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

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...

yesterday 3

WA Today

Marc Mcgowan

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

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...

yesterday 2

The Sydney Morning Herald

Marc Mcgowan

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

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...

yesterday 3

The Age

Marc Mcgowan

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

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...

yesterday 4

Brisbane Times

Marc Mcgowan

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

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.

yesterday 9

WA Today

Marc Mcgowan

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

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.

yesterday 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Marc Mcgowan

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

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.

yesterday 10

The Age

Marc Mcgowan

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

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.

yesterday 9

Brisbane Times

Marc Mcgowan

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

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.

wednesday 9

WA Today

Marc Mcgowan

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

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.

wednesday 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Marc Mcgowan

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

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.

wednesday 8

The Age

Marc Mcgowan

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

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.

wednesday 10

Brisbane Times

Marc Mcgowan

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 20

The Age

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

Brisbane Times

Marc Mcgowan

Carlos Alcaraz is scary good and getting better. But there is an asterisk next to his world No.1 ranking

Carlos Alcaraz blew Jannik Sinner off the court. It was unlike anything we have seen anyone else do to the Italian, but an Alcaraz uprising like this...

08.09.2025 20

WA Today

Marc Mcgowan

Carlos Alcaraz is scary good and getting better. But there is an asterisk next to his world No.1 ranking

Carlos Alcaraz blew Jannik Sinner off the court. It was unlike anything we have seen anyone else do to the Italian, but an Alcaraz uprising like this...

08.09.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Marc Mcgowan

Carlos Alcaraz is scary good and getting better. But there is an asterisk next to his world No.1 ranking

Carlos Alcaraz blew Jannik Sinner off the court. It was unlike anything we have seen anyone else do to the Italian, but an Alcaraz uprising like this...

08.09.2025 10

The Age

Marc Mcgowan

Carlos Alcaraz is scary good and getting better. But there is an asterisk next to his world No.1 ranking

Carlos Alcaraz blew Jannik Sinner off the court. It was unlike anything we have seen anyone else do to the Italian, but an Alcaraz uprising like this...

08.09.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Marc Mcgowan

The intrigue for Hawthorn and can the Suns keep rising? Your early semi-final guide

The recent history suggests both AFL semi-finals are going to be humdingers. So, which teams are best placed to advance through to face Collingwood...

07.09.2025 9

WA Today

Marc Mcgowan

The intrigue for Hawthorn and can the Suns keep rising? Your early semi-final guide

The recent history suggests both AFL semi-finals are going to be humdingers. So, which teams are best placed to advance through to face Collingwood...

07.09.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Marc Mcgowan

The intrigue for Hawthorn and can the Suns keep rising? Your early semi-final guide

The recent history suggests both AFL semi-finals are going to be humdingers. So, which teams are best placed to advance through to face Collingwood...

07.09.2025 20

The Age

Marc Mcgowan

The intrigue for Hawthorn and can the Suns keep rising? Your early semi-final guide

The recent history suggests both AFL semi-finals are going to be humdingers. So, which teams are best placed to advance through to face Collingwood...

07.09.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Marc Mcgowan

He deserves to be celebrated, but Demon has a glaring problem

Alex de Minaur has established a well-earned reputation as one of the world’s best and most dependable tennis stars. But there is one thing that...

04.09.2025 10

WA Today

Marc Mcgowan

He deserves to be celebrated, but Demon has a glaring problem

Alex de Minaur has established a well-earned reputation as one of the world’s best and most dependable tennis stars. But there is one thing that...

04.09.2025 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Marc Mcgowan

He deserves to be celebrated, but Demon has a glaring problem

Alex de Minaur has established a well-earned reputation as one of the world’s best and most dependable tennis stars. But there is one thing that...

04.09.2025 10

The Age

Marc Mcgowan

He deserves to be celebrated, but Demon has a glaring problem

Alex de Minaur has established a well-earned reputation as one of the world’s best and most dependable tennis stars. But there is one thing that...

04.09.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Marc Mcgowan

Door ajar on Curnow move, Dons hunt a Lion: The trade state of play at each non-finals team

The off-season kicks off now – or at least becomes the major priority – for the clubs that will watch finals from the sidelines.

25.08.2025 3

WA Today

Marc Mcgowan

Door ajar on Curnow move, Dons hunt a Lion: The trade state of play at each non-finals team

The off-season kicks off now – or at least becomes the major priority – for the clubs that will watch finals from the sidelines.

25.08.2025 4

The Sydney Morning Herald

Marc Mcgowan

Door ajar on Curnow move, Dons hunt a Lion: The trade state of play at each non-finals team

The off-season kicks off now – or at least becomes the major priority – for the clubs that will watch finals from the sidelines.

25.08.2025 10

The Age

Marc Mcgowan

Door ajar on Curnow move, Dons hunt a Lion: The trade state of play at each non-finals team

The off-season kicks off now – or at least becomes the major priority – for the clubs that will watch finals from the sidelines.

25.08.2025 3

Brisbane Times

Marc Mcgowan

Market revolution or the price the Saints have to pay? Unpacking the historic Nasiah deal

Between Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera and Tom De Koning, the Saints may have aggressively reset the market for what a top-tier AFL footballer is worth.

18.08.2025 6

WA Today

Marc Mcgowan

Market revolution or the price the Saints have to pay? Unpacking the historic Nasiah deal

Between Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera and Tom De Koning, the Saints may have aggressively reset the market for what a top-tier AFL footballer is worth.

18.08.2025 7

The Sydney Morning Herald

Marc Mcgowan