AFL Daily

AFL Daily

Get the latest AFL news and storylines in 20 minutes every weekday morning as Damian Barrett and AFL.com.au's team of journalists cover the hottest topics on and off the field. And every Wednesday, catch the midweek Round-Table, where Damo is joined by Nat Edwards, Josh Gabelich and Sarah Olle to debate everything happening around the league, on the field and off.

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June 2, 2025 • 19 mins

Damian Barrett and Sarah Olle bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.

Callan Ward has had the sad news confirmed that he has ruptured his ACL, no confirmation yet that this is the end of the road for Ward but it's looking likely he has played his final game. 

Greg Swann is heading to AFLHQ as the new Executive General Manager Football Performance, we unpack what is priorities will be when he gets his feet under the desk.

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Damian Barrett and Josh Gabelich bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.

Jeremy Cameron continues his stronghold on the Coleman Medal with another bag of 5 last night against the Eagles.

St Kilda was able to end the run of wins for the Demons yesterday in Alice Springs led by Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera. 

Sydney has been the most disappointing storyline of 2025 as the Crows cement their spot inside the top 4.

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Damian Barrett and Nat Edwards bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.

Brisbane overcame a gallant Essendon fightback in the second half to claim victory led by Hugh McCluggage who put together a career-best night. 

There's been a shake up at AFL House in the Executive Team. 

All roads lead to the MCG tonight with Collingwood facing Hawthorn, a legend of the Dockers returns this weekend and the AFLW fixture is relea...

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Damian Barrett and Michael Whiting bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.

For the first time since pre-Covid, NSW will play host to two games in the Harbour City. Saturday nights game Sydney v Adelaide is of most intrigue given the start to the season the Swans have had.

Sam Mitchell isn't buying into the media beat-up about the Hawks being out of form, Fremantle head to the Gold Coast with Alex Pearce in toe.

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Damian Barrett and Josh Gabelich bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.

All roads lead to the MCG on Friday night for Collingwood and Hawthorn. Will the Hawks continue their dominance over the Pies or with a stack of Premiership players coming back for the ladder leaders, can they continue on their winning ways?

Graham Wright is all be set to start in full capacity as the CEO of Carlton earlier than predicted.

Sam Collins ha...

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Damian Barrett and Joe Pignataro bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.

Are there 2 better leaders in the game right now than Noah Anderson at the SUNS and Jordan Dawson at Adelaide? Both players sit inside the top 3 players in the AFL coaches votes closing in on the midway point of the season.

What do the Hawks do with James Sicily to allow him to recapture his best form? 

Fremantle are heading to the AFL tribunal toni...

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Damian Barrett and Michael Whiting bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.

Melbourne has breathed life into its season, is this a mirror image of Brisbane from 2024? 

Collingwood overcame countless injuries & late withdrawals to put North Melbourne to the sword, Craig McRae adding another string to his coaching bow. 

The verbal stoush between Ross and Dimma erupted at Marvel Stadium last night, right as the SUNS...

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Damian Barrett and Nat Edwards bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.

Bailey Smith v Bulldogs lived right up to the hype at GMHBA stadium last night with the Cats prevailing by 14 points.

Toby Greene brings up his 250th game, is he the greatest Giant player in their short history?

Richmond head into the 20th anniversary of Dreamtime at the G with plenty of youthful exuberance in the forward line. 

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Nathan Schmook and Michael Whiting bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.

It's all about Bailey Smith vs. his old side tonight at GMHBA stadium, after weeks of back and forth the footy world will be watching with keen interest to see how the headline act of the round plays out.

Brisbane head to the G to face off against the Hawks, a side that's had the measure of the Lions since 2019. 

What will Fremantle do in the ruck...

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Nat Edwards, Damian Barrett, Josh Gabelich and Sarah bring you the AFL Daily Round Table in 2025.

Start your humpday hearing about the latest news in the world of footy plus light-hearted banter and crazy takes on pop-culture, sport and entertainment.

  • Praise for Jack Higgins with how far he has come, he is “exploding” in 2025
  • Sarah’s excitement is surrounding the Gold Coast SUNS
  • A surprise name has emerged as...
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Damian Barrett and Sarah Olle bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.

Are the Saints pushing for finals or in a rebuild phase? It's hard to get a gauge on this team who made the move to sack Brett Ratten at the end of 2022, but have they made any real advancements?

Nathan Buckley is open to coaching the next club to join the AFL, Tasmania. Max Gawn has apologised for fuelling speculation about Luke Jackson returning back to M...

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Damian Barrett and Josh Gabelich bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.

After starting the year 0-5 Melbourne has now moved to 4-6. After toppling the reigning premiers at the Gabba, is there season still alive? 

West Coast have had an emotional weekend after the sudden passing of Adam Selwood, they were able to honour him by claiming their first win of the season and first under Andrew McQualter. 

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Damian Barrett and Nat Edwards bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.

Gold Coast SUNS are now firmly entrenched inside the top 8 and on their way to the clubs first ever finals series. 

TDK won't take to the field tonight for the Blues when they face off against the Swans.

We pay our respects to Robert Walls an icon of Australian rules football who sadly passed away yesterday. 

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Nathan Schmook and Michael Whiting bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.

Round 10 kicks off tonight in Darwin, can the SUNS continue their dominance over the Hawks and their surge towards the clubs first ever finals campaign. 

Will Luke Jackson be in Fremantle colours in 2026? We have the latest and an Adelaide Crow is the latest addition to the Thursday Great Man. 

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Nat Edwards, Damian Barrett, Josh Gabelich and Sarah bring you the AFL Daily Round Table in 2025.

Start your humpday hearing about the latest news in the world of footy plus light-hearted banter and crazy takes on pop-culture, sport and entertainment.

  • Could the son of SOS find his way into an All-Australian guernsey on the back of his start to the season
  • Jack Ginnivan’s insight in going back to the VFL to rediscover his ...
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Damian Barrett and Sarah Olle bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.

Hawthorn's next 5 weeks of the season will likely determine whether the side that took it all before them in 2024 will be doing the same in 2025.

The AFL Commission met in Darwin yesterday, Damo has the latest.

Did Max Gawn drop a cheeky bomb in his weekly radio spot about a potential return back to Melbourne for a premiership teammate of his?

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Damian Barrett and Josh Gabelich bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.

For the fifth time in a row the Giants have saluted at GMHBA stadium to upset the Cats in a weekend thriller.

Both the Lions and Roos couldn't be split down in Tassie while the Tigers have found their way to a third win after only managing two in 2024.

A new role for Clayton Oliver? And, a young Bombers defender is starting to make his mark. 

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Damian Barrett and Joe Pignataro bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.

Collingwood have produced their best win of the season, heading over to Perth after resting four of it's stars and trailing by 20 points early on in the piece. Jamie Elliott the star booting 6 goals. 

Willie Rioli won't play this weekend after he withdrew from the Showdown off the back of the week he has had. Can Carlton respond tonight at Marvel St...

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Nathan Schmook and Michael Whiting bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.

Willie Rioli and Port Adelaide have been in the centre of the news this week, they're trying to put that plus a 90-point loss behind them ahead of Showdown 57 this weekend.

Fremantle do battle with Collingwood tonight at Optus Stadium, the Magpies have rested some of their stalwarts, does this open the door for a Dockers victory? 

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Nat Edwards, Damian Barrett, Josh Gabelich and Sarah bring you the AFL Daily Round Table in 2025.

Start your humpday hearing about the latest news in the world of footy plus light-hearted banter and crazy takes on pop-culture, sport and entertainment.

  • Impressive weekend performances from a handful of captains
  • Willie Rioli, should he have faced a greater sanction from the AFL?
  • Bailey Smith has thrown some extra spice at the Dog...
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