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Carlton coach Michael Voss addresses the media.

The Pies have had more modern-day success, but the Blues’ future is brighter. Here’s why

Carlton are better-placed than Collingwood for the future as the famous rivals prepare to go head-to-head on Thursday night.

  • Peter Ryan

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Mitch Lewis kicked straight with less than a minute to go to level scores in an epic Easter Monday clash

The match-winning free agent fighting hard for his spot

This Hawthorn big man hasn’t quite hit his straps yet in 2026, but he seized the moment during the Easter Monday blockbuster against Geelong.

  • Peter Ryan
Oscar Steene impressed in the ruck on debut against Kieren Briggs.

Jumping for joy: Why some ruckmen will thrive under this new AFL rule

Already it’s clear the league’s new ruck rules are favouring a certain type of ruckman and threatened the future of some others.

  • Marc McGowan and Peter Ryan
Hawthorn co-captain Jai Newcombe.

Risk versus reward: Rating the best and worst long-term deals across the AFL

We dive into the risks clubs take when they sign players to long-term deals, and how often the risk actually pays off.

  • Peter Ryan and Marc McGowan
Zak Butters enjoyed his time representing Victoria. The free agent’s future will be a talking point all season.

Everyone wants to butter up Zak. But can a deal get done?

The new rules relating to free agency and the bidding process will have a huge impact on how clubs hunting for the Power star craft a package for him.

  • Peter Ryan