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In addition to Jimmy Bartel, Port Adelaide also reached out to 4x premiership Hawk, Jordan Lewis to see if he’d be interested in the vacant GM of football role. He declined to be a part of any process due to being settled here in Melbourne. 9News Melbourne 9News Adelaide Footy on Nine

Alongside Mason Cox, Collingwood also won’t be offering Tom Mitchell a contract in 2026. Both are 2023 premiership players. Footy on Nine 9News Melbourne

Jacob Weitering has put his hand up to lead Carlton into a new era, making it abundantly clear the Blues can succeed, even without gun forward, Charlie Curnow. #9News Joel Kennedy

Jacob Weitering's full extended chat with 9News Melbourne last night on Charlie/TDK/SOS, new era and new recruits Joel Kennedy Footy on Nine

Champion jockey Jamie Melham says riding to victory in the $10 million Melbourne Cup at Flemington is still sinking in. Melham stormed home to win on board Victorian horse "Half Yours" creating history along the way. Joel Kennedy #9News

For the first time, Harley Reid speaks on his decision to re-sign West Coast Eagles and resisting the temptation to head home to Victoria. Hear plenty more from him tonight 9News Perth Footy on Nine

#EXCLUSIVE: Carlton is looking to the past to inspire its future, unveiling a classic guernsey design as optimism returns to Princes Park. Trent Kniese #9News

All four of Melbourne’s offseason recruits are on deck this morning for Steven King’s first day of preseason. Brody Mihocek remains on very light duties- He’s recovering from a foot injury sustained last season in the black and white. More tonight at 6. Footy on Nine

Horne-Francis will go under the knife this week to have plate from July's surgery removed. Always going to be taken out, but today's mishap moved timeline forward. Out of action in short term, running pre-Christmas, before returning to full training in New Year. Footy on Nine

Two best mates from Melbourne's Eastern suburbs could soon become the AFL's next big names. Lachy Dovaston and Xavier Taylor have grown up chasing the same dream, and with the national draft just a week away - it's well within reach. Joel Kennedy #9News

Adem Yze and Steven King keeping a close eye on today’s CDG draft training session. Prospect Cooper Duff-Tytler is in full flight alongside a raft of other young stars. The Tiges currently hold picks 3 and 4, while the dees currently hold picks 7 and 8. 👀 Footy on Nine

Thank you for a great 25 years Clint, we look forward to seeing what you do next! #9News

Rival clubs are expected to go hard at Dean- he’s been described as the best key defender in this class. Carlton are currently armed with picks 9, 11, 43 and 54 to match a bid on the father-son gun. 🔵🔵🔵 Hemisphere Management Group The Blues will also look to welcome NGA product Jack

A Duursma family affair. Willem will become the fourth sibling to join the big leagues at tomorrows AFL National Draft, joining Xavier, Yasmin and Zane. He’s expected to go pick one to West Coast- and it looks like he’s got everyone covered in the height department!

Not required for another week, Jeremy Howe has hit the track for day one of Collingwood’s preseason. 36 next year, he’s setting the tone early amongst the 1st to 4th year players. He’s joined by other senior figures De Goey, Maynard and Cameron. 🥧 🔥 Roan Steele impressed

Steele also took out the bronco time trial to conclude training. Inked a 2-year extension over the offseason and has evidently put in the work. 🏃🏻‍♀️

North Melbourne is aiming to become the first AFLW team to go back-to-back when they face Brisbane in tonight's Grand Final. Joel Kennedy #9News

First over wicket number 26 for Mitchell Starc!! The tally climbs and England are in trouble early. This guy is something else. #Ashes

Concerning signs for Collingwood’s Lachie Sullivan this morning. He’s limped from the track clutching at his troublesome knee. It was a PCL injury that ended his 2025 season. Footy on Nine