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ExclusivePremiumHow AFL trial could slash Aussie waste

A conspicuous icon of Australian sporting culture could help solve the country’s waste crisis as fans eye the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.

Nathan Schmidt

The 2026 Dockers are flying high on top of the ladder.

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SONNY: Comparing this Dockers’ side to my 2015 mates

Michael Walters has compared the 2026 Dockers to his 2015 side that claimed the minor premiership but fell to Hawthorn in the preliminary final and where they differ.

Michael Walters

Cooper Duff-Tytler was dominant for West Coast.

AFLComments‘Above the level’: Eagles coach teases CDT return

Prized West Coast tall Cooper Duff-Tytler appears set for an instant AFL re-call against Richmond after impressing coach Andrew McQualter with a dominant display in the WAFL. 

Samantha Rogers

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter defended young gun Harley Reid.

AFL CommentsPremiumMcQualter’s response to AFL CEO over Reid ‘free kick’ advice

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter has responded to AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon’s blunt advice for young gun Harley Reid over his growing free kick count.

Samantha Rogers

Fremantle star Murphy Reid has declared the sky is the limit for the Dockers and expressed enormous excitement about the club’s future after signing a contract extension until 2032.

AFLCommentsPremiumWhy Freo star Reid wants to stay in purple long term

Fremantle star Murphy Reid has declared the sky is the limit for the Dockers and expressed enormous excitement about the club’s future after signing a contract extension until 2032.

Craig O’Donoghue

Coaches votes from Friday’s western derby have revealed the Dockers player Andrew McQualter and Justin Longmuir thought should have won the Glendinning-Allan Medal.

AFLCommentsPremiumWho the coaches thought should have won derby medal

Coaches votes from Friday’s western derby have revealed the Dockers player Andrew McQualter and Justin Longmuir thought should have won the Glendinning-Allan Medal — and it’s not Murphy Reid.

Ben Smith

Booing for Isaac Quaynor at the Adelaide Oval has sparked pleas for greater respect. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremium'Be respectful': Crow's message to booing fans

Some Adelaide fans have come under fire for booing Collingwood's Isaac Quaynor and Crows winger Isaac Cumming has urged them to be respectful.

Anna Harrington

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AFLPremiumThe unassuming Blue winning over fans

Unassuming off the field, electric on it: Talor Byrne is bringing old-school country simplicity and excitement to Carlton’s future.

Tyler Lewis

Fremantle are premiership favourites

AFLCommentsPremiumAFL admits it can’t stop airlines grand final price gouging

AFL CEO Andrew Dillon has expressed his frustration with the price gouging Fremantle fans are set to face from airlines if the Dockers make the grand final.

Craig O'Donoghue

Brisbane's Ty Gallop has been sent to the AFL tribunal for rough contact on Port's Mitch Georgiades. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumBrisbane young gun sent to tribunal for shove

Brisbane youngster Ty Gallop will be at the mercy of the AFL tribunal over his shove on Port Adelaide's Mitch Georgiades.

Anna Harrington

Murphy Reid is staying put in WA, and in particular at Fremantle, after signing a new contract. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumReid all about it: Freo star makes big call on future

Brilliant Fremantle young gun Murphy Reid has signed a new long-term deal with the Dockers, just days ahead of his 20th birthday.

Anna Harrington

Max King's season has failed to kick into gear, struck down again and ruled out for its remainder. (Adam Trafford/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumAFL season over for luckless Saint, Giants dynamo

St Kilda have received bad news on the injury front for unlucky forward Max King, while fellow AFL finals hopefuls GWS also suffered a giant setback.

Anna Harrington

Isaac Cumming (r) insists Adelaide are tough enough to contend in 2026 despite claims of softness. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumCrows play down 'soft' criticism after loss

Adelaide's Isaac Cumming believes losing to Collingwood was a pre-finals wake-up call but has dismissed the suggestion the Crows are too soft to win the flag.

Anna Harrington

Fremantle star Murphy Reid is set to become the latest Docker to commit his future to the club beyond the end of the decade.

AFLCommentsReid re-commits to Freo with new long-term deal

Murphy Reid has signed a contract extension with Fremantle, in a move the club has declared as crucial to thwarting a potential raid from Tasmania.

Ben Smith and Chris Robinson

Michael Walters chats to Roger Hayden about the Next Generation Academy

WATCH: What does Fremantle Next Generation Academy coach Roger Hayden look for in a young footballer?

Michael Walters chats to Roger Hayden about the Next Generation Academy

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Glen Jakovich with AFL boss Andrew Dillon at Optus Stadium on Monday.

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West is best: Jako’s Origin goal ahead of game’s WA return

Western Australia’s chairman of selectors Glen Jakovich has set the clear goal to make the state the best in the country after the AFL announced a three-year extension to Origin footy.

Craig O'Donoghue

Richmond and Essendon will host separate home games at the MCG on the same day next month.

AFLAFL locks in historic MCG double-header to solve fixture crunch

The famous ground will host two AFL games on the same day for just the fourth time in history.

Tom Morris

Geelong star Bailey Smith has seemingly being caught out dating multiple women in one day.

AFLVideoBailey Smith responds after being accused of same-day dating

Geelong star Bailey Smith has responded in true Bailey Smith fashion after seemingly being caught out dating two women in one day, with one accusing him of ‘planning a future’ with her and ‘400 other girls’.

Kimberley Braddish

Andrew Dillon - in Perth on Monday - has had his say on Harley Reid's free kicks.

AFLCommentsPremium‘Stop giving away free kicks’: AFL CEO’s blunt tip for Reid

The whole footy world is talking about Harley Reid’s free kicks and whether he’s umpired differently - and now, AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon has had his say.

Craig O'Donoghue

State of Origin has been locked in by the AFL for the next three years, including SA's inclusion. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumInjuries haven't dimmed AFL players' Origin enthusiasm

South Australia will return to the AFL's Origin arena and face Western Australia, while past injuries haven't scared off players from wanting to take part.

Murray Wenzel and Anna Harrington

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AFLPremiumAFL’s huge call on State of Origin

The AFL has locked in a three-year schedule for its State of Origin, but it comes with a massive blow for one state’s fans next year.

Tyler Lewis

Fremantle showed their muscle against West Coast

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumLAIDLEY’S RATINGS: The unlucky Docker to miss derby medal

Fremantle produced another derby mauling once again to showcase the chasm between the two WA sides as Danielle Laidley rated every West Coast Eagle and Docker from western derby 63.

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West Coast need to get another win before the end of the season.

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A victory against Tigers is a non-negotiable for West Coast

The Eagles have improved in 2026, but they cannot go winless after the bye with this week’s clash, which makes this weekend’s clash against Richmond crucial, writes Mitchell Woodcock.

Mitchell Woodcock

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JULY 24: Harley Reid of the Eagles reacts after giving away a free kick to Luke Ryan of the Dockers during the round 20 AFL match between Fremantle Dockers and West Coast Eagles at Optus Stadium, on July 24, 2026, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumEagles leaders back Harley to keep his head in the game

Harley Reid is set to be reminded by West Coast’s leadership group to “let his talent do the talking” as debate continues to rage about the way the young superstar is officiated.

Mitchell Woodcock