2025 AFL Draft Review: Essendon
ESSENDON was one of the key players at this year’s AFL Draft, continuing to accelerate its rebuild with three quality additions in the first round. The Bombers were forced to pass up on one Next Generation Academy (NGA) talent, but picked up another among their haul of five draftees. >> EVERY PICK: National Draft | Rookie Draft>> 100+ […]
2025 AFL Draft Review: Collingwood
MIDFIELD depth was Collingwood’s priority at the 2025 AFL Draft, with several unique onballers recruited alongside a pair of Next Generation Academy (NGA) graduates. The Magpies entered proceedings on night two, making four selections before adding a single rookie. >> EVERY PICK: National Draft | Rookie Draft>> 100+ PROFILES: View the 2025 AFL Draft Guide DRAFT HAUL NATIONAL DRAFT:Pick […]
2025 AFL Draft Review: Carlton
HAVING lost key position pillars in each third of the ground during trade period, Carlton added three young prospects at the AFL Draft, including a pair of club-tied players. The Blues were also able to address the future in preparation for another father-son gun next year. >> EVERY PICK: National Draft | Rookie Draft>> 100+ PROFILES: View the 2025 […]
Buck “proud” of Blues’ season
DESPITE bowing out in the penultimate round of the season, Carlton coach Matthew Buck said he was “really proud” of what the developing side had been able to achieve in 2025. The Blues went down to Brisbane at Brighton Homes Arena in a preliminary final defeat, with the Lions booting six third quarter goals to […]
Stinear departs after 10 memorable seasons
MELBOURNE premiership coach Mick Stinear announced he would be stepping down from the Dees after a decade in the role. One of only two foundation coaches remaining in the league – with Brisbane’s Craig Starcevich – Stinear won a premiership and guided the Dees to a top four finish in an incredible eight seasons. Stinear […]
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: […]
