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 30, 2025 18 mins

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

Seven rule changes have been made ahead of the AFL season for 2026 in a continued attempt to speed up the game. 

Richmond are in focus after a lean year in 2025 what is a pass mark for the Tigers in 2026?

Plus, the final home and away round of the AFLW season with plenty on the line. 

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

After a history making 2025 can the SUNS go even further in 2026?

With the additions of Christian Petracca and Jamarra Ugle-Hagan it's impossible to think otherwise. Bailey Humphrey may feel like he owes the club after his attempt at leaving during the trade period, and can they get the signature of Ben King locked away early in the season to quash any...

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

West Coast are in focus after their tumultuous 1-win season under new coach Andrew McQualter.

Has the mood changed around 'Mini' heading into his second season at the helm? How pivotal will picks 1 and 2 be in this years draft for the club that's seemingly been in free-fall since the 2018 premiership. 

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

The Western Bulldogs missed the 8 in 2025, what steps do they need to put in place to get there in 2026. A fully fit and firing Cody Weightman will definitely help the forward line but what can they do about the backline that at times proved to be dysfunctional?

Andrew Dillon speaks out about putting Bailey Smith on notice, and the AFLW heads into its final...

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

Andrew Welsh is going to be spending the summer attempting to galvanise and stabilise the Essendon footy club. 

What's the ceiling when it comes to Will Ashcroft who's extended his time at the Lions until 2030?

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

The Carlton footy club is in focus with Michael Voss going into 2026 as the coach under the most pressure to perform to keep his position.

Is West Coast the best suitor for Tom Mitchell to continue his AFL career?

The AFLW headlines heading into the penultimate home and away round of the season with games that are set to shape the top 8. 

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

With so many players being delisted, we take a look at the names that could find themselves given a second chance in 2026 at another club.

Oscar Allen has spoken for the first time since becoming a Lion. Which players will Dean Cox look at for the WA midfield when State of Origin returns? 

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

Did the Hawks botch the trade deal to get Zach Merrett over the line? Are they in a stronger position going into 2026 than they were going into 2025? 

Dean Cox opens up about the tough conversations held with Will Hayward & Oli Florent. The Western Bulldogs have parted ways with their Norm Smith Medallist, Jason Johannisen. 

And, State of O...

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

Collingwood didn't do a lot during this years trade period, they're going all-in again with their older brigade in 2026, will it come back to bite them?

Melbourne are going in a vastly different direction without Petracca and Oliver, heading to the draft with first round picks.

The second last round of the AFLW home and away season, and still we're no close...

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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. 

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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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