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'As good as I've ever been': Tim Membrey on the road to 200 games
The road to 200 has been far from a cakewalk for Tim Membrey, but the love of the game, a new club, and the support of his family have gotten him to this milestone.
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SEPTEMBER ON THE LINE
One game, one finals spot, one disaster ending for Freo or Bulldogs
Fremantle will be devastated should it miss out on finals so narrowly again. The Bulldogs? Well, it's potentially a case of "good enough to win it, just couldn't get there to prove it". And frankly, that's becoming a bit of a yawn.
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IZAK RANKINE ANTI-GAY CASE
No winners: Dragged-out Rankine saga only did more damage
No winners emerged from the messy handling of Izak Rankine's anti-gay slur, writes Matt Walsh.
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Connolly: AFL needs to better educate players on anti-gay slurs
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FOOTY'S BIGGEST TOPICS
The biggest disappointment of the 2025 AFL season is...
This week's Six Points feature the contrasting seasons of Fremantle and Carlton, why Jack Gunston MUST be an All-Australian, and why Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera's contract extension is a win-win for all involved.
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Should every player on a premiership-winning list get a medal?
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AFLW
Viral moments, debuts to remember, and 'The Centra Effect': AFLW's new era begins
A viral warm-up trick, record-breaking debuts, and a new wave of confident young stars are redefining the AFLW's future on and off the field, writes Sarah Burt.
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AFLW: What to watch for in Round 2
The 2025 AFLW season is well underway! Stay abreast of all the Round 2 fixtures, expert tips, news, results and reaction as they come to hand.
AFL DRAFT
AFL Draft: The names to know ahead of draft season
It's just about AFL Draft season, and after the National Championships, a strong crop of top-line prospects are separating themselves from the pack. Here's Jasper Chellappah's top 30 for August.
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Broken wrists to BOGs: Jack Dalton's remarkable draft journey
Endurance beast Jack Dalton was supposed to miss 12 months with a shocking wrist injury. But the midfield star returned in just 11 weeks, and he's putting in performances which have recruiters buzzing, writes Jasper Chellappah.
NAS STICKS WITH SAINTS
Wanganeen-Milera re-signing at St Kilda a 'win-win'
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RANKING EVERY CONTENDER
Ranking the AFL's premiership contenders 1-9: Who's really flag favourite?
With just one round to go, one of the most even seasons in recent history is going down to the wire, leaving the premiership race wide open.
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REVIEWING ROUND 23
Stocks: Sheeze Louise, Jezza's quest for 100 is over
Harry Sheezel produced a masterpiece and Harry McKay reminded everyone he's a star, but Jeremy Cameron laid a costly egg. Here's whose stocks are up and down after Round 23.
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Top Headlines
- AFL Round 24: Teams, tips, news & more
- AFLW Round 2: News, tips, results & more
- 'He's not the victim': Crows coach on Rankine
- Bevo: Ugle-Hagan's future 'remains to be seen'
- Fremantle spy kicked out of Bulldogs training
- 'All the best': TDK's likely farewell to Carlton
- Contract negotiations have broken down: Allen
- Collingwood flag star calls time on AFL career
- 'It stings': the big regret for departing Hinkley
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Expert tips, best tips for Round 24 of the AFL
Who should you be tipping in Round 24 of the 2025 AFL season? Our footy experts have put their heads together to help you out. So open your ESPN Footytips app, take notes, and get ahead of the game!
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Listen to the ESPN Footy Podcast
Join ESPN's footy team for some of the best AFL and AFLW analysis and insight on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
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ESPN's ultimate Brownlow Medal predictor and tracker - every vote for 2025
The Brownlow Medal is the highest individual honour in the AFL. In 2025, ESPN is giving you an advantage with our one-of-a-kind predictor.
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AFL injury list: Every team's casualties for season 2025
Stay across all of the latest AFL injury news, suspensions, timetables and expected return dates with our comprehensive list.
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The AFL's best at everything: Picking the top players at 61 different skills
Best kick on the run? Most elusive player? Boundary line specialist? Best swingman? We named the AFL's standout in 61 specific skills.
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The AFL's Competition Committee is coming back. Here's what it must fix
The AFL's Competition Committee is set to return for the first time since 2022. It's a good move by Andrew Dillon, because there's plenty that needs fixing, writes Rohan Connolly.
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The AFL desperately needs to scrap its farcical 'Opening Round'
The AFL doesn't often admit fault, but this week's season launch disaster is proof the 'Opening Round' concept needs to be scrapped for good, writes Jake Michaels.
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'Exactly what we need': How Aussie Rules helped make ESPN a live sport juggernaut
When ESPN was a fledgling station without any meaningful TV rights, it needed content. Enter Aussie Rules football and the VFL, and a partnership which left a lasting impact on both league and broadcaster, writes Shannon Gill.
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AFL player record holders, statistical leaders, and more
Who has played the most AFL games? Who has kicked the most AFL goals? Here are the league leaders in history for all the stats that matter.
