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AFL 2026: Fremantle to Face Depleted Sydney Swans

31 clusters · 37 sources · last updated about 3 hours ago

Latest: Sydney Swans announce selection for AFL preliminary final

Fremantle has advanced to their first preliminary final since 2015 following a 14-point victory over the Geelong Cats at Optus Stadium. Playing before a record crowd of nearly 60,000, the Dockers overcame recent form con

AFL contract negotiations 2026

7 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Zak Butters seeks trade to Western Bulldogs after rejecting Geelong

The pursuit of midfielder Zak Butters has taken a significant turn following his decision to exercise his rights as a restricted free agent to return to Victoria. While the Western Bulldogs previously declared they were

Adelaide Crows AFL finals campaign

4 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Adelaide Crows coach Matthew Nicks confident in future after AFL finals loss

Adelaide Crows coach Matthew Nicks faced significant pressure regarding his job security ahead of the AFL finals series. Despite being under contract until 2028, Nicks noted the need to perform following the club’s strai

2026 AFLW season developments

7 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: AFLW: Melbourne remains undefeated as West Coast upsets Brisbane

The 2026 AFLW season commenced with North Melbourne beginning its premiership defence against Geelong at Marvel Stadium. Heading into the opening round, North Melbourne held a 27-game winning streak, while Geelong entere

Josh Fraser appointed permanent Carlton senior coach

18 clusters · 25 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Carlton Football Club undergoes roster overhaul ahead of trade period

Following Michael Voss’s resignation in May, assistant Josh Fraser was installed as Carlton’s interim senior coach. He orchestrated a significant turnaround, leading the Blues from a 1–8 start to an 11–10 record, which s

Western Bulldogs AFL injury crisis

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Western Bulldogs recover from major injury crisis in 2026 AFL season

The Western Bulldogs AFL team has implemented a strategy to maintain competitiveness during the 2026 season following a significant injury crisis. The period of setbacks began in April after a match against Geelong, wh

AFL wildcard round and finals matchups

6 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Western Bulldogs defeat Collingwood Magpies in AFL Wildcard Round

The AFL has moved into the wildcard finals stage following the regular season. Carlton enters the postseason after a 37-point victory over Fremantle, while the Western Bulldogs and Collingwood were set to clash in a high

Nicky Winmar assault conviction and AFL repercussions

4 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Nicky Winmar faces sentencing for assault conviction

In early July 2026, former AFL player Nicky Winmar was convicted in a Bendigo Magistrates’ Court of two common‑law assault offences and one unlawful assault for an attack on a woman in Cohuna, Victoria, in May 2025. The

AFL wildcard match between Western Bulldogs and Collingwood

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Jordan De Goey declares fitness ahead of Collingwood finals clash

The Western Bulldogs and Collingwood prepare for an upcoming AFL wildcard match. The eighth-placed Bulldogs face disadvantages including playing at the MCG, the home ground of ninth-placed Collingwood, and having one les

AFL player recognition and finals format changes

2 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: AFL introduces wildcard finals round and All-Australian squad

The AFL season has seen significant developments regarding player recognition and structural changes to the competition. Initially, the AFL Players’ Association announced its 22Under22 squad, highlighting top talent age