AFL Daily

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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October 9, 2025 • 19 mins

Damian Barrett and Joe Pignataro bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.

Geelong has made its first move in trying to secure Charlie Curnow. Clayton Oliver nominates the Giants as his new home.

Leek Aleer won't be a Saint after they pulled the rug out from under him, and the Gold Coast remain defiant that Bailey Humphrey isn't up for trade.  

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Nathan Schmook and Michael Whiting bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.

We could look back on yesterday with great significance for the embattled Eagles as 2x premiership Lion Brandon Starcevich joins the club, plus they're given pick 2 as compensation for outgoing captain Oscar Allen.

Judd McVee could prove to be a steal for the Dockers after the trade went through with the Demons. 

Sam Flanders is the latest player ...

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Damian Barrett and Laura Spurway bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.

Clayton Oliver has been captured touring Giants HQ which has sent Collingwood into an "emergency dash" of sorts to make a pitch to the Demons midfielder. 

Zach Merrett has fractured relationships at the Bombers despite what the public narrative is becoming while a former Bomber takes aim at his old club. 

Sydney needs a rockstar and they're hel...

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Damian Barrett and Sarah Olle bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.

After Day 1 of the AFL trade period, the Bombers and the Blues are sticking to their guns. Their stars are contracted and going nowhere.

St Kilda still has more magic up its sleeve. Jamarra has got a suitor in the SUNS, it'll be up to him to make it work.

Should we extend the trade period into the early rounds of the season? Justin Leppitsch thinks so. ...

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Damian Barrett and Josh Gabelich bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.

The Saints are set to be the biggest players in this years trade period, and with all the names that have been linked to the club, there might be another one or two to find their way to Moorabbin. 

Bailey Humphrey has been papped with Melbourne coach Steven King, Clayton Oliver on a boat in the Sydney Harbour. 

Brodie Mihocek has opted to make ...

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Damian Barrett and Joe Pignataro bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.

Zach Merrett has claimed his sixth Crichton Medal and likely given his last speech as captain of the Bombers.

Melbourne has told Clayton Oliver to look for options elsewhere to continue his footy while they're open to bringing Petracca back into the fold.

Josh Dunkley caps off a stellar season claiming the Lions best and fairest after their premiership s...

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Damian Barrett and Kate McCarthy bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.

The AFL is keeping across the players who've signed long-term deals and now choosing to request trades halfway through completion of these deals. As well as this, we bid farewell to the bounce, and the AFL's sub rule. 

Jamie Elliott will finish his career at the Magpies after re-signing with the black and white for a further 2 seasons. Intrigue...

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Nathan Schmook and Michael Whiting bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.

The Eagles have been granted an AFL assistance package after just 11 wins from its past 91 games. We take a look at how the package could help the battling club.

Freo's loss has absolutely been Brisbane's gain when it comes to the trade of Lachie Neale. However, the trade period isn't the only way the Lions have built this premiership side.

Has the Gia...

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Damian Barrett and Sarah Olle bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.

Andrew Bassat has again used his Presidents speech at the Saints best and fairest to fire shots back over the fence at opposition clubs and factions of the media who've had a crack at the club. 

Can Geelong overcome the "footy trauma" when it comes to losing a Grand Final by more than 40 points?

Christian Petracca was spotted landing in Adelaide yester...

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Damian Barrett and Josh Gabelich bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.

The Brisbane Lions have gone back-to-back after mauling the Cats at the MCG on Saturday, and many believe they're only just getting started.

Geelong has a long off-season ahead of them but could be bringing in James Worpel and Charlie Curnow.

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Damian Barrett and Kate McCarthy bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.

We are one sleep away from the 2025 AFL Grand Final, will the Lions go back to back or does Chris Scott add a third premiership to his already incredible CV.

The Trade Period is still over a week from officially starting but all the attention will head in that direction once the siren sounds on Saturday.

Congratulations to Ally Anderson from Brisbane and...

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Nathan Schmook and Michael Whiting bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.

Chris Fagan has got the Lions to a third straight Grand Final, Chris Scott’s aiming for a third premiership himself. Who’s legacy will be elevated at the final siren on Saturday?

How big is the "calculated risk" Brisbane are preparing to take by playing Lachie Neale?

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Damian Barrett, Josh Gabelich and Sarah Olle bring you the AFL Daily Round Table in 2025.

Start your humpday hearing about the latest news in the world of footy plus light-hearted banter and crazy takes on pop-culture, sport and entertainment.

  • Nat has returned for a Grand Final Round Table special
  • Did Sarah jinx Tom Stewart leading into the Preliminary Final?
  • The fashion of the Brownlow red carpet, the afterparty and NAS robbe...
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Damian Barrett and Sarah Olle bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.

Matt Rowell has claimed the 2025 Brownlow Medal with 39 votes, 7 ahead of Collingwood's Nick Daicos in another record-breaking Brownlow Medal count.

Zach Merrett fronted the media on the red carpet with the lay of the land on his contract at the Bombers.

Max Holmes will suit up for his first AFL Grand Final after missing out on premiership success in 2022.&...

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Damian Barrett and Josh Gabelich bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.

Brisbane have advanced to their third consecutive Grand Final after beating the Magpies at the MCG by 29 points. 

Brownlow night at Crown, who will be awarded the games most prestigious honour? 

And, the aftermath of the Prelim Final losses for both Collingwood and Hawthorn. 

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Damian Barrett and Kate McCarthy bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.

The penultimate weekend of the AFL season for 2025. Which two sides will advance to this year's Grand Final? 

Chris Scott v Sam Mitchell, Chris Fagan v Craig McRae - The masterminds in the coaches box.

Steven May has been told to find a third club to continue his career, Marcus Windhager re-signs with the Saints for another 4 seasons and could we se...

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Nathan Schmook and Michael Whiting bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.

Murphy Reid has been considered by the AFL.com.au reporters the unanimous winner of this year's Rising Star award, will that set the young Docker up for future success?

Fages has been prepared to give new Lion cubs a go this year after the 2024 premiership, so much so there'll be 6 new faces in the Prelim on Saturday.

Collingwood have stood by their ol...

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Damian Barrett, Josh Gabelich and Sarah Olle bring you the AFL Daily Round Table in 2025.

Start your humpday hearing about the latest news in the world of footy plus light-hearted banter and crazy takes on pop-culture, sport and entertainment.

  • Prelim Week is the most "pure footy" week 
  • The love affair with Will Ashcroft from the panel
  • The disadvantage the pre-finals bye gives finishing inside the top 4
  • Who have been the r...
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Damian Barrett and Sarah Olle bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.

Jordan De Goey is primed for Saturday night at the MCG as the Magpies look to advance to another Grand Final. Damo went one-on-one with the Collingwood star. 

Geelong has got unheralded defenders that require more time in the spotlight and will go a long way to stopping the Hawks on Friday night.

Steven King begins his reign as coach of Melbourne and t...

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Damian Barrett and Josh Gabelich bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.

Will Ashcroft has produced a performance better than his 2024 Norm Smith medal winning game to get the Lions into the Preliminary Final against the Magpies this weekend.

Zach Merrett has got to the "point of no return" in his soured relationship with Essendon. Steven King has been appointed the new coach of the Demons in a decision that surprised a few o...

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