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Pre-agents: Some of the big names who could shape the off-season conversation this year.
AFL 2019

Forget free agents - who are the key 'pre-agents' of 2019?

In 2019, the list of "pre-agents'' - players who can move freely in 12 months - is significant. Pre-agency is transforming player movement in the AFL.

  • by Jake Niall
Richmond Tigers
Richmond

Richmond suspends member for racially vilifying West Coast's Liam Ryan

  • by Peter Ryan
The Blues lost in round one, but it's not all bad news for the club.
AFL 2019

Rebooted Blues agree to 10-year deal with Puma

  • by Sam McClure
Lucky? North Melbourne's Ben Cunnington
Match review

AFL crackdown lacks punch

  • by Peter Ryan
New Hawthorn recruit Tom Scully speaks on the need to overcome his ankle injury first.
Hawthorn

Hawthorn's Tom Scully could return this week

  • by Peter Ryan

Insight & Analysis

'It's becoming cultural': Essendon have forgotten how to win big games

Can Essendon's game plan hold up? How much pressure is John Worsfold going to come under? And how much of the round-one loss can be attributed to GWS brilliance?

Cats right to play hardball as Kelly tops midfield lot

Michael Gleeson
Michael Gleeson

Geelong vindicated in decision not to trade Tim Kelly; Credit where it's due but AFL can't let things slide; Gawn for all money against Port.

Horror and hope: The two faces of St Kilda

Jake Niall
Jake Niall

For all the wounds of the pre-season, there's another side to the Saints that contains cause for optimism.

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What’s in a name? Channel Seven’s office sits alongside the AFL and Marvel Stadium in Docklands.
AFL 2019

Seven commentators will call it 'Marvel' after dabbling in 'Docklands'

Seven commentators called the stadium "Docklands'', prompting AFL complaints that will see it called "Marvel Stadium''

  • by Jake Niall and Sam McClure
More recognition for Alastair Clarkson.
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New deal? Clarkson wants Hawthorn on flag track first

Alastair Clarkson will make this his last contract at Hawthorn if the club is not on track to win another AFL grand final.

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  • by Yan Zhuang
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Eagles send a message as 'keyboard coward' has Tigers membership cut

  • by David Prestipino
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