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Sam McClure

Sam McClure

Sam McClure is an award-winning AFL journalist and broadcaster.

Incoming Melbourne CEO Paul Guerra.

Demons ponder new footy department chief as strategy boss

Melbourne are considering a major overhaul of their football department by creating a new position, as incoming CEO Paul Guerra eyes further change ahead of the 2026 season.

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Tom De Koning will play his 100th, and possibly last, game for the Blues this week.

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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Chris Scott’s Cats are well placed in their bid for another crack at the premiership.

The cool Cat: In 15 years, this AFL coach has only raised his voice at his players twice

Chris Scott rarely gives his players a spray, and in return, they keep winning games of football. So what are the secrets to his remarkable run of success?

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Izak Rankine has been suspended for making a homophobic slur.

‘Compelling’ medical evidence behind Rankine’s reduced ban

Rankine was initially offered a five-match ban. However, the Crows fought for three matches and included an expert submission on the player’s mental health.

  • Peter Ryan, Sam McClure and Jake Niall
Jamarra Ugle-Hagan at Western Bulldogs training in June.

Bulldog Jamarra Ugle-Hagan at the scene of nightclub shooting

Western Bulldogs star Jamarra Ugle-Hagan was at the scene of a shooting outside of the Love Machine nightclub in the early hours of Sunday morning.

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Kylie Minogue has never performed at the AFL grand final, while Snoop Dogg has confirmed he will be the entertainment at this year’s decider.

AFL can’t get Kylie out of their head. But there’s one hitch to a grand performance

Snoop Dogg is confirmed to perform at this year’s grand final. He’ll be the third US performer at the league’s biggest day in a row. But there’s one homegrown act the league has not yet been able to secure.

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All smiles: Michael Voss will coach the Blues next year.

Carlton backed in Voss, but other staff are under the microscope as the Blues try to do a Richmond

The Blues have shut down speculation over Michael Voss’ future by declaring the experienced footy figure will coach “into the 2026 AFL season”.

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The Blues have a decision to make when it comes to Michael Voss.

Michael Voss’ future remains uncertain after marathon board meeting

Michael Voss’ position as Carlton coach remains unclear, with senior officials remaining tight-lipped following a marathon board meeting on Wednesday.

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New Swans CEO Matthew Pavlich.

‘A little left field’: Swans break 20-year trend in appointing Pavlich as new CEO

Former Fremantle champion Matthew Pavlich will succeed Tom Harley as Sydney Swans chief executive - the first time the club has not promoted from within for the key leadership role since 2003.

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Unless he signs a new contract at Essendon, Sam Draper will be an unrestricted free agent at season’s end.

Crow call: Nicks makes phone pitch to Draper

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks has phoned out of contract Essendon star Sam Draper to make a personal pitch to the ruckman to sign a long-term contract with the Crows.

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