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Saints land De Koning on eight-year mega deal

St Kilda have secured their second multimillion-dollar signing in the space of two weeks as Carlton ruckman Tom De Koning committed to joining the Saints on an eight-year deal.

by Sam McClure

Back we go: The Magpies will head to Adelaide for week one of the finals.

This chart shows how Gold Coast can push Hawks down to eighth, as AFL unveils blockbuster qualifying finals

by Jon Pierik

ROUND TWO

Dons captain cops hefty ban for dangerous tackle; crushing blow for Dees star: What you might have missed

by Hannah Kennelly and Russell Bennett

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Demons ponder new footy department chief as strategy boss

by Sam McClure

Analysis

Door ajar on Curnow move, Dons hunt a Lion: The trade state of play at each non-finals team

by Marc McGowan

Insight & Analysis

Finals have almost arrived. These are the weaknesses that could expose the top eight

Finals-like pressure exposed the strengths and weaknesses of several teams in the final round of the season. What comes next for the top eight teams will expose the pretenders.

How Wanganeen-Milera has made me feel like a fan again

This season needed Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera. The decision he made to stay with the Saints was good for football and a reminder the game’s best elements remain.

The Rankine rule: How to close the loophole that helps a losing side

If we assume Izak Rankine’s presence boosts Adelaide’s chances on grand final day, it means the Crows will be better off having lost along the way than having cleared every hurdle.

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Skipper Marcus Bontempelli leads the bedraggled Bulldogs off Marvel Stadium, with their finals prospects hinging on the slim hope Essendon can beat Gold Coast.

Four Points

Bulldogs get what they deserve with another loss to a top-eight rival

If Essendon do the unthinkable and upset the Gold Coast Suns, the Bulldogs will creep into the eight courtesy of their ridiculously high percentage. But they would be undeserving finalists because their record against top-flight teams is poor.

by Michael Gleeson

AFL 2025

Lions take third spot after winning heavyweight bout; Dog of a day for flat Beveridge

Brisbane have defied another dose of the Gabba wobbles to edge past Hawthorn and lock in third place in their premiership defence. But there was late controversy when Hawthorn were penalised for insufficient intent. Earlier on Sunday, Freo sealed a finals spot in a horror loss for Western Bulldogs.