How the Crows have put straight-sets finals exit behind them — and how they can contend in 2026

It was as much the way it happened, perhaps even more so, than the fact it actually did. Adelaide went from 15th to minor ...

Jagga v Lalor: The heartbeats of two rebuilding giants go head-to-head

I don’t think I want Jagga (Smith) at fullback … if (Lalor) goes down there, we might release it from there,” Voss said. Sam Lalor and Jagga Smith before the 2024 AFL Draft. Picture: Michael Klein ...

Rookie expert Dan Batten’s 2026 SuperCoach AFL team revealed

The strongest SuperCoach rookie line should form the basis of our team structure, and in 2026 there are defensive rookie ...

Saints’ $2m man is ‘most exciting thing in football’. This is why as inescapable Pies reality looms

Former Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley was blown away by the Saint’s efforts in Ballarat, stating he had become “impossible to coach against” given his versatility. Aside from kick goals, Hawkins said ...

The Tackle: Jay Clark’s likes and dislikes from Round 1 as Carlton disappoint again in season opener

If the question last year was how much was he worth, the big quandary this season is now in fact how will he cope? How will Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera handle the heat this season? Picture: Michael Klein ...

DR’s ultimate starting team cheat sheet, with best options in each position

Opening round is behind us and we’ve got just days left to gear up for the marathon SuperCoach season ahead. DR has been hard at work during the pre-season to deliver key tips for crafting your 2026 ...