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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

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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
Will Hayward of the Swans celebrates a goal.

Swans star reveals medical issue after win over Eagles; AFL finals picture emerges after telling day

Sydney had too much class for their old enemy to handle, after the Crows and Cats locked up the top two heading into the finals.

  • Scott Spits, Roy Ward, Jon Pierik and Russell Bennett
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Destiny in Dogs’ hands as early elimination final awaits; Studio 54: Harry Sheezel’s day out

The Western Bulldogs have destiny in their own hands after setting up an ‘elimination final’ against Fremantle at Marvel Stadium. Meanwhile, Harry Sheezel’s record-equalling day propelled North Melbourne past Richmond in their farewell Hobart game.

  • Peter Ryan and Marc McGowan
Kangaroos debutant Matt Whitlock poses with his family.

This AFL pick swap was part of North Melbourne’s grand plan. But now they’re on the verge of unwanted history

The Roos bet on themselves to not still be treading water when they sent their 2025 first-round draft pick to Richmond for the Tigers’ No.27 selection last year and their second-rounder this year.

  • Marc McGowan
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
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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
Alastair Clarkson after North Melbourne’s loss to St Kilda.

Clarkson bemoans ‘hysteria of expectation’; Scott thinks Stewart’s safe; Dockers lose Young again

Alastair Clarkson’s Roos fell in a close one to the Saints, while Geelong coach Chris Scott’s biggest headache from the game against Port Adelaide was a clash involving star defender Tom Stewart, and Fremantle lost their star playmaker again.

  • Peter Ryan and Marc McGowan
AFL clubs stand to collect a better return from their home games at Marvel Stadium.

More cash, more seats, more signs: How AFL clubs will benefit from new Marvel Stadium deal

The long-term deal between the AFL and its Docklands tenants is not yet official, but details are starting to emerge.

  • Jake Niall
Patrick Dangerfield enjoys a kebab on the bench after being subbed out by Geelong in the game against North Melbourne.

Late-night kebab a sign of Cats’ hunger as Roos put in a stinker

Geelong enjoyed a feast on Saturday against the Roos, who were like lambs to the slaughter.

  • Michael Gleeson