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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In this edition of Your Coach, GWS coach Adam Kingsley is confident that despite the past 4 finals losses, the Giants can take the step that's proven elusive during September in recent years.
The addition of Clayton Oliver to the star-studded midfield, Aaron Cadman is coming on in leaps and bounds plus growing the game in Greater Western Sydney.
Note this was recorded in the days before Tom Green's ACL injury
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Damian Barrett and Joel Peterson bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
The Vics get it done over WA by 24 points in the return of Origin with a lot to like on & off the field in the build up to this game. The only sour note being the injury to Jacob Weitering.
Tom Green will miss the 2026 season with a suspected ACL tear, a savage blow for the Giants midfield.
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Nathan Schmook & Sarah Black bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
All roads lead to Optus Stadium tonight for the return of AFL Origin.
For the first time since 1999, Origin footy is here with Victoria taking on WA. Have the Sandgropers got a point to prove tonight? Which midfield will shine brightest?
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Damian Barrett and Michael Whiting bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
Despite finishing the home and away season on top of the ladder, the Crows flunked in September and failed miserably in the spotlight - What is the expectation on Adelaide this year?
Will Ben King remain loyal to the SUNS and sign beyond 2026 or will the lure of Victoria become to big?
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Josh Gabelich and Cal Twomey bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
State of Origin this Saturday night gives the footy fans their first look at the seven rule changes the AFL under Greg Swann has implemented over the off-season.
A stronger enforcement of the stand-rule, the abolishment of the sub, no more ruck nominations, quicker time to bring the footy back in from a behind and last disposal out of bounds.
Damian Barrett and Nat Edwards bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
Will extended time off during the off-season become the norm for senior coaches after both Chris Scott and Craig McRae have done so this summer.
Collingwood will roll into 2026 with the "too old" narrative while the Hawks winning record will be up against it without Will Day for the first half of the season.
Plus, the build up to State of Origin this...
Merrett: All out last October, All in this February; Freo's copycat job, another injury for the King
Damian Barrett and Nathan Schmook bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
Zach Merrett was adamant he wanted out of Bomberland during the 2025 Trade Period, now it's been revealed he's in discussions with Essendon for a contract extension beyond 2027. Is right now the time to be holding those conversations?
Fremantle have spent the pre-season sharpening their attention to detail & following the lead of the reigning premie...
Damian Barrett and Josh Gabelich bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
With all their off-season acquisitions and bold plays to do so, St Kilda will be the most fascinating storyline in 2026.
Can the reigning premiers retain Zac Bailey beyond this year? Who will replace Lachie Neale as the skipper this year?
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Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan is aiming for a three-peat in 2026.
On this edition of Your Coach, the back to back premiership coach discusses the acquisitions of Sam Draper and Oscar Allen to the club, while losing Cal Ah Chee to the Adelaide Crows.
Zac Bailey is a free agent this year, he is hopeful of retaining the Lions forward/mid and makes comment about the current lay of the land when it comes to player contracts.
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Dean Cox heads into his second season in charge of the Swans.
The Swans are well-balanced, and well-placed to attack this year head on after facing unique challenges at this point 12 months ago.
Charlie Curnow has joined the club in a high-publicized trade. Callum Mills and Errol Gulden have themselves primed for a big 2026 plus the addition of premiership winning coach Simon Goodwin to the coaching box is only going to give ...
After an off-season of our own, AFL Daily returns on Monday, February 9
Josh Gabelich, Damian Barrett and the rest of the AFL.com.au team will have the latest footy news from the pre-season in the lead up to Opening Round.
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A complete preview of the 2025 AFLW Grand Final. The undefeated North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos are aiming for a 29th consecutive win and back to back premierships, while the Brisbane Lions have reached their 7th AFLW Grand Final and looking for redemption after going down to the Roos 12 months ago.
The storylines ahead of the game worth follow...
Sarah Olle, Damian Barrett and Josh Gabelich are in recap mode on AFL Daily for season 2025.
Champions of the game bid farewell in 2025.
It wasn't the fairytale Callan Ward wanted when his ACL went on him vs. Richmond and ended his final year in tears. Sam Docherty is one of the games most inspirational figures for all the adversity he has played through. Nat Fyfe goes out a 2x Brownlow Medallist, and Oscar McInerney became a...
Sarah Olle, Damian Barrett and Josh Gabelich are in recap mode on AFL Daily for season 2025.
The Trade Period gave us plenty to discuss during October with a botched attempt from the Hawks to land Essendon captain Zach Merrett.
Jamarra Ugle-Hagan is no longer a Bulldog after failing to play a single game for the club in 2025. AFLHQ football department went through a restructure that sees Greg Swann now in charge and already s...
Sarah Olle, Damian Barrett and Josh Gabelich are in recap mode on AFL Daily for season 2025.
No one would've actually believed Lachie Neale was playing on Grand Final day until he stepped out there at the start of the third quarter.
Bailey Smith and Jack Ginnivan brought back a healthy serving of "the bird" and Izak Rankine's homophobic slur put Adelaide's finals campaign on the backburner with the evolving story of his 4-mat...
Sarah Olle, Damian Barrett and Josh Gabelich are in recap mode on AFL Daily for season 2025.
In this edition, we are going back over the moments that dominated our news feeds in 2025.
Opening Round was postponed in Queensland due to tropical cyclone Alfred, the Eagles asking for an assistance package. A favourite Giant forced into retirement with an ACL tear and Oscar Allen forced into an uncomfortable apology.
Sarah Olle, Damian Barrett and Josh Gabelich are in recap mode on AFL Daily for season 2025.
In this edition, relive the moments that made us smile this year.
From the Brisbane Lions back to back title on the last Saturday in September, all the way to Seth Campbell's backflip as the Tigers produced a come-from-behind special to start the year.
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The Eagles have given Willem Duursma the mantle of being the #1 pick from the 2025 AFL Draft last night. As well as being one of the more hungrier teams on the night bidding on academy and father/son prospects.
Gold Coast got busy matching each bid that came for their academy talent inside the top 20, the Blues were able to get their father/son and the Bombers used pick 9 to se...
Damian Barrett and Josh Gabelich bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
The Saints were the most ruthless club in October bringing in 5 players during the trade period as well as pulling the rug out from under Leek Aleer.
Will it result in a more ruthless edge on the field in 2026? Only time will tell.
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Damian Barrett and Josh Gabelich bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
Another year of the same old and there's no much more on the horizon of 2026 for the Kangaroos.
Harry Sheezel had another stellar season but there's not much else to write home about. Al Clarkson heads into his fourth year as the coach that's under the most pressure.
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