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AFL 2026

Docherty snubbed from Carlton function over explosive voice memo

The Blues have removed former co-captain Sam Docherty from a speaking role at an official club function this week as the fallout continues from his expletive-laden voice memo.

by Sam McClure and Jon Pierik

Cody Walker, left with ex-Blue Charlie Curnow, is Carlton-bound. Curnow’s trade helped the Blues gain picks they will need to match a bid for Walker.

AFL 2026

The AFL is about to shake up the draft, and it’s set to cost the Blues a record price

by Peter Ryan

AFL 2026

Daicos had 41 touches, but Magpie teammate’s job on ‘Nas’ was the talk of opening night at the ’G

by Marc McGowan

After a series of big moves in 2025, St Kilda are firmly in the spotlight in 2026. From left are president Andrew Bassat, star recruit Tom De Koning, and coach Ross Lyon.

Analysis

AFL 2026

‘Not going to be pushed around’: Can the Saints buy a stairway to heaven?

by Jake Niall

AFL 2026

Big-game Magpies outlast big-spending Saints in prime-time MCG blockbuster

by Jon Pierik and Marc McGowan

Insight & Analysis

Lauren stepped down from one of footy’s biggest jobs to be present for her family. She stands by her choice

The former Port Adelaide AFLW coach worries her decision to step away will be perceived as an admission that women “can’t do all the things”. It’s not.

Hannah Kennelly

Sports reporter

‘That’s as good as it gets’: Inside the obsessive world of the AFL’s top callers

From March to September, these people are weekly guests in your home, providing the soundtrack to your football season. This is how they do it.

Andrew Wu

Sports Writer

‘Wish I had done it a couple of years ago’: Oliver on Dees years, trade and the diagnosis that changed his life

Clayton Oliver says he is ready to resurrect his career at the Giants.

Peter Ryan

Sports reporter

Latest in AFL

AFL 2026

‘I was misunderstood’: How Bulldog Rory Lobb harnessed social media to change perceptions

Lobb has been at three clubs and had many more hairdos. On Saturday night the resilient Bulldog plays his 200th game.

by Sam McClure

Taken off: Arthur Jones was removed from the game after a high hit from Harris Andrews.

Match report

Bulldogs get scalp as Lions premiership captain faces nervous MRO wait

The Western Bulldogs and reigning premiers the Brisbane Lions played a brilliant opening round match with the Bulldogs just hanging on to win a thriller.