26 in 2026: A look ahead to next year’s top prospects
WHILE the class of 2025 didn’t earn the most rave reviews throughout this year, the budding 2026 draft crop is viewed relatively favourably at this very early stage. There’s imposing tall talent, keen runners, and high accumulators up for grabs in a group that has a bit of everything. As seen in our 2025 AFL […]
2025 AFL Draft Review: Brisbane Lions
TWO-TIME reigning premiers Brisbane Lions added yet another club-tied gun to their ranks at the draft, while going on to package up two West Australians and a mature-age choice out of Southport. It’s part of the reason why many feel the Queensland club is destined to turn its two-peat into a dynasty. >> EVERY PICK: National Draft […]
2025 AFL Draft Review: Adelaide Crows
ADELAIDE took out this year’s minor premiership but was bundled out of finals in straight sets, presenting the opportunity to stock back up and go again during the off-season. The Crows went tall during trade and draft period, while finally landing a two-time premiership forward from Brisbane. >> EVERY PICK: National Draft | Rookie Draft>> 100+ PROFILES: View the […]
Lions Svarc lit to reach fourth straight grand final
A PERFORMANCE that even coach Craig Starcevich conceded he never saw coming, Ruby Svarc‘s career night of four goals from 13 disposals helped Brisbane power past Carlton to reach a fourth straight AFL Women’s Grand Final. The Blues lead their preliminary final early, before Brisbane answered through the second term thank to hard work and […]
EVERY PICK: 2025 AFL National & Rookie Drafts
A TOTAL of 72 new players will enter the AFL next season as the 2025 National and Rookie Drafts were completed over the last few days. Following 58 first-time draftees across Wednesday and Thursday’s National draft, an additional 14 were taken yesterday. Here is the complete list. 2025 NATIONAL AFL DRAFT ROUND 1 Pick 1: […]
2025 AFLW Finals preview: Brisbane vs. Carlton
BRISBANE is on the verge of yet another grand final appearance having featured in the past three deciders – and six of the eight in total – and standing in the Lions’ way is a plucky Carlton side that has shot into the finals series and is now just one win away from reaching the […]
EVERY PICK | 2025 AFL Rookie Draft
THE 2025 AFL Rookie Draft has rounded out this year’s three-day long intake, with a further six fresh faces earning chances at the elite level. After a record low of 58 new players were selection in the National Draft, nine players were re-rookied today while 14 passes were made. >> EVERY PICK: 2025 National AFL […]
2025 AFLW Finals preview: North Melbourne vs. Melbourne
ARGUABLY the game of the year takes place tomorrow afternoon at Ikon Park when North Melbourne takes on Melbourne in a first-against-second preliminary final. Though touted to meet in the grand final, a qualifying loss to the Lions meant the Dees faced the Roos a week early, and a spot in the grand final is […]
Looking for a lifeline: 2025 Rookie Draft prospects
WHILE 58 fresh faces found a home across two nights during the National AFL Draft, many more are still looking for their opportunity at the elite level. They won’t have to wait long for a potential chance, with this afternoon’s Rookie Draft offering a lifeline for those who slipped through the cracks. >> NATIONAL DRAFT: […]
AFL DRAFT | 2025 Night Two fallout
AFTER a whirlwind opening round on Wednesday evening, the 2025 National AFL Draft concluded with an additional 45 selections made on night two. Among them were 43 fresh faces, a quartet of mature-agers, and plenty more surprises throughout the order with many highly regarded talents left overlooked. >> EVERY PICK: 2025 National AFL Draft>> NIGHT […]
