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Tom De Koning is a man in demand.

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.

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

Welcome to our weekly AFLW blog for round two. Throughout the season, follow along for updates from every game, as well as news and analysis across the round.

  • Hannah Kennelly and Russell Bennett
Charlie Curnow.

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

The off-season kicks off now – or at least becomes the major priority – for the clubs that will watch finals from the sidelines.

  • Marc McGowan
Tom DeKoning is expected to join St Kilda in the off-season

The milestone speech that may have doubled as a farewell ahead of TDK’s D-Day

Carlton don’t expect Tom De Koning to be at the club next season, but they hope he informs them of his intention soon so they can get on with planning for 2026.

  • Peter Ryan
Lucas Camporeale of the Blues receives a Gatorade shower his side beat the Bombers.

Blues end horror 2025 on a high, Merrett pushes through pain in front of lowest Essendon-Carlton crowd in 20 seasons

Brad Scott revealed the extent of his skipper’s injury after the game, and just how badly he was impacted in his 250th game.

  • Roy Ward, Peter Ryan and Russell Bennett
Collingwood veteran Jeremy Howe has been missed since injury hit against the Suns.

AFL teams and expert tips for round 24: Howe returns for Collingwood’s crucial clash

Important Collingwood defender Jeremy Howe is straight back into the team after a concussion lay-off. The Magpies’ opponents for Friday night’s MCG clash, Melbourne, are unchanged.

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Carlton need their high-end talent – including Sam Walsh – on the park.

The serious, and not so serious, reasons to watch Bombers v Blues in MCG mockbuster

They may be two of the biggest clubs in the land, but Thursday night’s clash has been deemed second-rate, to the point it has been stripped of free-to-air coverage.

  • Jon Pierik
Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera will be the highest-paid player in the AFL after agreeing to terms with St Kilda.

Market revolution or the price the Saints have to pay? Unpacking the historic Nasiah deal

Between Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera and Tom De Koning, the Saints may have aggressively reset the market for what a top-tier AFL footballer is worth.

  • Marc McGowan
Tayla Harris takes in the victory.

‘I don’t recommend it’: Harris back and joking after hospital visit; Big names attempt the ‘Centra’

Melbourne star Tayla Harris suffered an eye injury in Melbourne’s win over the Dogs but she is raring to get back out there in round two, promising to wear a ski mask and helmet if that’s what it takes. Meanwhile, some of the biggest names in football had a crack at the tricky skill Ash Centra showed off on Thursday night.

  • Hannah Kennelly, Roy Ward and Melissa Coulter Ryan
Magpies coach Craig McRae.

McRae keeps faith in Pies despite Crows loss as debate rages over non-free kick in dying moments

The Magpies suffered a fifth loss in six games but coach Craig McRae is convinced his side is back on track while the Crows are on track to be the minor premiers. Carlton’s road to redemption began with a 54-point smashing of Port Adelaide, led by Harry McKay’s seven goals while Jack Gunston also kicked seven goals as the Hawks beat the Demons.

  • Roy Ward, Jon Pierik, Danny Russell, Scott Spits and Steve Barrett