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Brighton Grammar headmaster Ross Featherston with students who have opted to do dance as an extracurricular activity.

This sporty school changed its tune and danced its way to VCE stardom

This boys’ school, known for being a feeder to the AFL draft, has added dance to its repertoire. And the results are starting to show.

  • Bridie Smith

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Essendon ruckman Sam Draper, competing with Max Gawn, has a big free agency decision to make.

Why the Nasiah decision puts the focus back on this in-demand Essendon star

Both South Australian clubs made serious offers to attract Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera, who signed a two-year deal at the height of his form to be the AFL’s first $2 million player.

  • Marc McGowan and Peter Ryan
Marcus Windhager’s future at St Kilda remains uncertain as the club fights to keep Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera (left) and recruit Leek Aleer and Tom De Koning (both right)

Marcus in the middle: AFL clubs zero in on uncontracted Saint

Like his high-profile teammate and housemate Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera, Marcus Windhager remains out of contract. With the Saints eyeing some big-name recruits, rivals have started circling the versatile midfielder.

  • Peter Ryan and Marc McGowan
Ross Lyon continues the job of rebuilding St Kilda.

Garbage concept or worth the wait: Does rebuilding an AFL club take longer than ever?

Ross Lyon reckons the answer is obvious, but some clubs make rebuilds look easy, and others don’t even bother with them. So what is the best approach to reviving a struggling AFL team?

  • Marc McGowan
Jack Silvagni, Tom Liberatore and Mason Cox are among the big-name AFL players yet to sign a contract with their club for 2026.

Yet to sign: All 220 out-of-contract players in the AFL named

Twelve clubs have at least a dozen players coming out of contract at the end of the season. We run our eye over who’s likely to stay put, who’s playing the market and who’s days in the AFL are numbered.

  • Marc McGowan and Peter Ryan
Daniel Annable, Willem Duursma and Zeke Uwland are among the prospects likely to be picked up near the very top of this year’s draft by AFL clubs.

Famous names and exciting prospects: We name the top 25 prospects for this year’s AFL draft

Some familiar surnames are expected to be called out at the top of this year’s AFL national draft.

  • Marc McGowan
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Jayden Nguyen will make his AFL debut for Essendon on Saturday against Sydney; here, his family presents him with his jumper for his VFL debut at the club.
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Jayden Nguyen's family celebrates

Jayden Nguyen will make his AFL debut for Essendon on Saturday against Sydney; here, his family presents him with his jumper for his VFL debut at the club.

Harry Dean looms as a top selection in this year’s draft.

Unveiled: Every young gun invited to this year’s AFL draft combine

The combine invitations are out, headlined by No.1 pick contenders Zeke Uwland, Willem Duursma and Cooper Duff-Tytler. Here’s a peek behind the curtain of the class of 2025.

  • Marc McGowan
Richmond’s first-round draftees in 2024, from left to right: Luke Trainor, Harry Armstrong, Josh Smillie, Sam Lalor, Jonty Faull and Taj Hotton.

Inside Richmond’s flag blueprint: The hunt for the next Riewoldt and Rance

In place of a series of high-profile departures is a big group of exciting kids – seven of them selected within the first 28 picks of last year’s draft – who promise a brighter future at Punt Road.

  • Marc McGowan
A fired-up Patrick Voss celebrates a key goal against Collingwood.

The ‘Prancing Pony’ was cut by the Bombers and is now a viral hit. Here’s how your club found its key forwards

Patrick Voss’ match-winning performance against the Magpies at the MCG served as a reminder of the power of patience for big men.

  • Marc McGowan