Tag: Australian Football League
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Who wants what? Every coach’s New Year’s resolution for 2026
Heading into 2026: a fresh start for AFL coaches The new AFL season always brings renewed ambition, and 2026 is no exception. With the calendar turning, coaches across the league are plotting resolutions aimed at turning improvement into results. From tightening defence to accelerating player development, here’s a snapshot of what some of the game’s…
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Who wants what? Every AFL coach’s New Year’s resolution for 2026
Introduction: a fresh start for AFL coaches With 2026 on the horizon, AFL clubs are plotting a different course after a year of learning, margins, and moments that could have tipped the balance. Coaches rarely reveal their long-term plans, but insiders and analysts often spotlight where each coach needs to improve to push teams toward…
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Adelaide Crows Extend Matthew Nicks’ Contract Through 2027
Adelaide Crows Extend Matthew Nicks Through 2027 The Adelaide Crows have announced a contract extension for senior coach Matthew Nicks, securing his leadership at least through the end of the 2027 AFL season. The decision signals the club’s commitment to ongoing stability and a long-term plan aimed at sustained development and on-field success. Why the…
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Adelaide Crows Coach Matthew Nicks Extends Contract Through 2027 for Stability and Growth
Introduction: A Commitment to Stability The Adelaide Crows have reinforced their coaching line-up by extending head coach Matthew Nicks’ contract to the end of the 2027 season. The extension brings added continuity to a program that has emphasized development, culture, and long-term planning. Nicks, who took the helm in 2020, will now lead the club…
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Bailey Humphrey Opens Up on Shock Trade Talk: Family Struggles Behind the Move
Introduction: A Trade That Surprised Fans and Analysts When the AFL trade window heated up in October, few stories drew as much attention as Bailey Humphrey’s apparent openness to a move away from the Gold Coast Suns. The discussion wasn’t about a rift with teammates or a crisis of confidence on the field; Humphrey was…
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Family, Legends, and Coaches Set to Present Jumpers at AFL Draft
AFL Draft Evening Brings Generations Together The AFL draft is often a night of loud intrigue and rising hopes, but this year’s event carries an especially personal touch. Carlton premiership player Peter Dean is poised to present his son, Harry, with a Blues guernsey when the teenager is selected on Wednesday night. The moment would…
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Bulldogs 2026 AFL Fixture Confirmed: Opening Round Showdown and a Season of Opportunity
Bulldogs 2026 AFL Fixture Confirmed: A Springboard to Finals The Western Bulldogs have confirmed their 2026 AFL fixture, promising an early test against the reigning premiers and a season built on momentum, depth, and improvement. Opening Round kickoffs in early March, with a marquee clash against the Brisbane Lions, setting the tone for a campaign…
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AFL 2026 Fixture: Magpies Lead Prime-Time Return as Rankine Set for Clash
AFL 2026 Fixture Sets the Prime-Time Stage for Collingwood and Carlton The AFL has released its full 2026 fixture, and the message is loud and clear: Collingwood and Carlton are back to leading the primetime spotlight. After a season where late-night TV slots and big-match viewing dominated headlines, the league has structured the year to…
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Dogs Deliver Finals Dominance: Bulldogs Thump Saints in Melbourne Heat
Bulldogs wrap season with emphatic win in scorching Melbourne conditions The Western Bulldogs finished their AFL campaign in style, delivering a 45-point reality check to St Kilda on a sweltering day at RSEA Park. With the mercury hovering around 30 degrees, the Bulldogs remained composed, executing under pressure and pulling away as the match wore…
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AFL Trade Period Day One Live Updates: Merrett, Petracca, Curnow in Focus
AFL Trade Period Opens: What we know at the outset The AFL’s official trade window is open for day one, and fans are waiting to see which players will push the biggest deals across the table. It’s been a lively start with chatter around Essendon captain Zach Merrett, Carlton star Charlie Curnow, and Melbourne goal-kicker…