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The scenes inside the room on Brownlow night.

Key change coming for Brownlow Medal voting; Walsh signs longest deal in Carlton history

If umpires are uncertain, or need more information to finalise their votes, they will be able to ask for statistics across 16 categories to help their judgment.

  • Peter Ryan, Andrew Wu and Jon Pierik

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‘Second born’ Nick Daicos is judged to a different standard than others

Collingwood star Nick Daicos is having a remarkable run of being the bridesmaid not the bride after runner-up placings in award after award.

  • Peter Ryan
WA captain Patrick Cripps and his Victorian counterpart Marcus Bontempelli get in the mood for State of Origin.

AFL Origin is revived, but will it survive? Tonight we find out

If the Origin is to be a success in its return from the dead, it will need to go some way towards recapturing the magic of yesteryear.

  • Jon Pierik
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The three football options hovering over Lachie Neale as he deals with marriage breakdown

It can’t be answered now but where Lachie Neale’s football career heads in 2027 will be subject to constant discussion this year.

  • Peter Ryan
Former AFL umpire Michael Pell outside the Melbourne Magistrates Court in September.

Former umpire charged with betting offences relating to 2022 Brownlow Medal count

Former AFL umpire Michael Pell is facing more charges over alleged suspicious gambling related to the 2021 and 2022 Brownlow Medal counts, while a fifth man has also been charged.

  • Jon Pierik
North Melbourne superstar Jasmine Garner has added to her already glittering AFLW resume.

One more than Erin: North star’s stunning new AFLW mark, teammate laughs off Nasiah-like snub

North Melbourne superstar Jasmine Garner has won the AFLW MVP award for the third time, one more than one of the legends of the women’s game.

  • Hannah Kennelly
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The Brownlow medallist who lived in a hostel with refugees and wrote a novel

The brutal reality of Kelvin Templeton’s football era are depicted with unsparing detail in his first novel which travels back to the year he lived in a migrant hostel.

  • Jake Niall
Mick Molloy and Glenn Robbins star in a yet-to-be-named comedy show premiering on Seven next year.

A Mick Molloy comedy and new reno and quiz shows: Seven unveils 2026 programs

Next year’s schedule is heavy on workhorses such as sport, game shows and reality, with a few new formats\ in the mix.

  • Louise Rugendyke
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Hawks vs Dons is compulsory viewing. The other AFL match-ups you can’t afford to miss next season

Hawthorn versus Essendon in a round one showdown can’t be missed. But as AFL chiefs work through next year’s home-and-away fixture, what are the other games which deserve top billing?

  • Jon Pierik
Bailey Smith starred on the field for Geelong in 2025, but off the field was another matter.

Smith on notice: AFL sends warning letter to Cats after another controversial social media post

The latest post was from an old episode of The Footy Show, in which Sam Newman verbally attacked Caroline Wilson.

  • Peter Ryan