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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October 19, 2025 • 15 mins

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

Christian Petracca joining the SUNS means on paper they have one of the best midfields heading into the 2026 season.

Given all the issues at the Demons over the past couple of seasons, Jack Steele's recruitment is one of perfection given his calibre and character.

Was Tassie within its rights to congratulate Nathan Buckley on his appointment to the role ...

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Damian Barrett and Kate McCarthy bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.

Sydney have secured the rockstar, the city needs a rockstar. Someone to be the face of the club, and while Charlie Curnow may not live the media limelight, he dominates on the field and that's what they'll be expecting from him in 2026. 

Have St Kilda come under enough scrutiny for pushing its own captain out the doors?

The clubs have retained some ...

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

A fascinating final day of the 2025 Trade Period with Hawthorn not able to facilitate a trade deal with Essendon for their captain Zach Merrett.

Charlie Curnow is the next rockstar forward of the Swans after they put forward three first round picks to take the 2x Coleman Medallist off the Blues. 

A handful of deals that didn't get done include Callu...

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

Trade Deadline Day is here: Zach Merrett, Christian Petracca, Clayton Oliver, Charlie Curnow are just four of the names that are still on the trade table. Will the deals get done in time before 7:30pm tonight. 

After being snubbed by the Saints Leek Aleer is staying with the Giants for a further couple of seasons. Bailey Humphrey will remain a SUN...

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

Sydney has come to play when it comes to its offer to Charlie Curnow. 

Christian Petracca, Zach Merrett, Clayton Oliver trades are still to be done. Could Steven May find his way back to Melbourne plus the headlines heading into Round 10 of the AFLW. 

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

Sydney has used the weekend to up its offer when it comes to luring Charlie Curnow to the Harbour City. 

The intrigue around the 3 in-contract captains who are all looking for new homes. 

Can the SUNS straighten out Jamarra, and the Giants the same with Clayton Oliver? 

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

Geelong has made its first move in trying to secure Charlie Curnow. Clayton Oliver nominates the Giants as his new home.

Leek Aleer won't be a Saint after they pulled the rug out from under him, and the Gold Coast remain defiant that Bailey Humphrey isn't up for trade.  

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

We could look back on yesterday with great significance for the embattled Eagles as 2x premiership Lion Brandon Starcevich joins the club, plus they're given pick 2 as compensation for outgoing captain Oscar Allen.

Judd McVee could prove to be a steal for the Dockers after the trade went through with the Demons. 

Sam Flanders is the latest player ...

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Damian Barrett and Laura Spurway bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.

Clayton Oliver has been captured touring Giants HQ which has sent Collingwood into an "emergency dash" of sorts to make a pitch to the Demons midfielder. 

Zach Merrett has fractured relationships at the Bombers despite what the public narrative is becoming while a former Bomber takes aim at his old club. 

Sydney needs a rockstar and they're hel...

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

After Day 1 of the AFL trade period, the Bombers and the Blues are sticking to their guns. Their stars are contracted and going nowhere.

St Kilda still has more magic up its sleeve. Jamarra has got a suitor in the SUNS, it'll be up to him to make it work.

Should we extend the trade period into the early rounds of the season? Justin Leppitsch thinks so. ...

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

The Saints are set to be the biggest players in this years trade period, and with all the names that have been linked to the club, there might be another one or two to find their way to Moorabbin. 

Bailey Humphrey has been papped with Melbourne coach Steven King, Clayton Oliver on a boat in the Sydney Harbour. 

Brodie Mihocek has opted to make ...

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

Zach Merrett has claimed his sixth Crichton Medal and likely given his last speech as captain of the Bombers.

Melbourne has told Clayton Oliver to look for options elsewhere to continue his footy while they're open to bringing Petracca back into the fold.

Josh Dunkley caps off a stellar season claiming the Lions best and fairest after their premiership s...

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Damian Barrett and Kate McCarthy bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.

The AFL is keeping across the players who've signed long-term deals and now choosing to request trades halfway through completion of these deals. As well as this, we bid farewell to the bounce, and the AFL's sub rule. 

Jamie Elliott will finish his career at the Magpies after re-signing with the black and white for a further 2 seasons. Intrigue...

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

The Eagles have been granted an AFL assistance package after just 11 wins from its past 91 games. We take a look at how the package could help the battling club.

Freo's loss has absolutely been Brisbane's gain when it comes to the trade of Lachie Neale. However, the trade period isn't the only way the Lions have built this premiership side.

Has the Gia...

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

Andrew Bassat has again used his Presidents speech at the Saints best and fairest to fire shots back over the fence at opposition clubs and factions of the media who've had a crack at the club. 

Can Geelong overcome the "footy trauma" when it comes to losing a Grand Final by more than 40 points?

Christian Petracca was spotted landing in Adelaide yester...

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

The Brisbane Lions have gone back-to-back after mauling the Cats at the MCG on Saturday, and many believe they're only just getting started.

Geelong has a long off-season ahead of them but could be bringing in James Worpel and Charlie Curnow.

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Damian Barrett and Kate McCarthy bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.

We are one sleep away from the 2025 AFL Grand Final, will the Lions go back to back or does Chris Scott add a third premiership to his already incredible CV.

The Trade Period is still over a week from officially starting but all the attention will head in that direction once the siren sounds on Saturday.

Congratulations to Ally Anderson from Brisbane and...

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

Chris Fagan has got the Lions to a third straight Grand Final, Chris Scott’s aiming for a third premiership himself. Who’s legacy will be elevated at the final siren on Saturday?

How big is the "calculated risk" Brisbane are preparing to take by playing Lachie Neale?

Another Neale is featuring this week on the Thursday Great Man.

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Damian Barrett, Josh Gabelich and Sarah Olle 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.

  • Nat has returned for a Grand Final Round Table special
  • Did Sarah jinx Tom Stewart leading into the Preliminary Final?
  • The fashion of the Brownlow red carpet, the afterparty and NAS robbe...
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Damian Barrett and Sarah Olle bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.

Matt Rowell has claimed the 2025 Brownlow Medal with 39 votes, 7 ahead of Collingwood's Nick Daicos in another record-breaking Brownlow Medal count.

Zach Merrett fronted the media on the red carpet with the lay of the land on his contract at the Bombers.

Max Holmes will suit up for his first AFL Grand Final after missing out on premiership success in 2022.&...

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