It's the subtle Carlton shift that opened the Charlie Curnow trade door. You just have to listen carefully to notice. ✍️: Josh Barnes STORY 👉 bit.ly/4q4z5mM

A very candid chat with Charlie Dixon on his initial anger at being told to retire, his struggles adapting to his post-AFL reality, losing his best mate, a new job driving road trains, family, cars, life in the Adelaide Hills and finding purpose. STORY 👉bit.ly/479K7Pd

"There’s a fair bit to play out." Hear from Charlie Curnow as he arrives for a tour at Sydney Swans HQ. STORY ▶️ tinyurl.com/mphe9hnm #AFL CODE AFL SuperFooty (AFL)

A contract option in Nathan Buckley's deal means his new gig should have virtually no bearing on his chances with Tassie. Details here, with Dan Batten SuperFooty (AFL) CODE AFL heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/nath…

From backyard battles on Christmas day to national sporting glory, two cousins from one of Australia's most talented sporting families have emerged as stars in their own right. ✍️: Ed Bourke READ ▶️ bit.ly/46Vzn8h

The Melbourne war is over – and ‘dressing room issues’ gone. Jon Ralph writes, under the eyes of new coach Steven King and chief executive Paul Guerra, the Demons are finally ready to heal. STORY 👉 bit.ly/3J4chDg

Charlie Curnow might be joining a long list of marquee key forwards to move to the Swans, but two Sydney greats believe there will be less pressure on the former Blue than those who have gone before him. READ 👉 bit.ly/4nd8sto

Marcus Drum’s career started by biding his time in State league footy until he got a chance in the big time. But injuries to his hamstrings, both quads, broken noses, ankle ligament surgery and a detached retina, saw it come to an end at 24. STORY 👉 bit.ly/47loLOW

After a turbulent few years and a very busy off-season, change is underway at Melbourne. But, as former Carlton footy boss Brad Lloyd explains, this will be anything but traditional. READ ▶️ bit.ly/3JpMwgK

Key lieutenant set to depart Essendon's #AFLW program. More here: heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/esse…

Forgotten Bomber Nik Cox is eyeing off a return date after missing 2025 with concussion. But the injury crisis which crippled the club will linger into 2026. STORY 👉 bit.ly/3JtdyDQ

Exclusive. Richmond has launched a full-scale independent review of its #AFLW program after missing finals for fifth time in seven seasons. The details, including the key figure who will run it, here: codesports.com.au/afl/aflw/richm…

Geelong would need a pretty compelling case to be the new home of the Melbourne Renegades with other regional locations in the mix as a white ball king backs push for Kardinia Park. YARN: bit.ly/47ivcC8

‘The world opened up’: Inside the relief when an AFL dream ends codesports.com.au/afl/former-no-…

Will Setterfield more likely to be delisted in case the Dons take all 5 picks to the draft but he has rival interest. Saint Ryan Byrnes to be delisted and rookie listed. Where the out of contract players are at ahead of tomorrow’s deadline 👇 heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/list…

As revealed in today’s Herald Sun Sport, Jordyn Pearson will be the second female to field umpire AFL in 2026, following in the footsteps of Eleni Tee. A bit on rising star Jordyn here, and how old fashioned sibling rivalry has spurred her with the whistle. codesports.com.au/afl/jordyn-pea…

It's been a big few weeks for Harry Coffey - & it might get bigger with Onesmoothoperator in Tuesday's Cup. Always great to chat to Harry. Here he talks fatherhood, family, the "lifestyle" farm, gratitude & the 80,000km he travels each year. Go Harry! shorturl.at/FEeg9

.Ravi Shastri providing some insights to Australian cricket leaders at critical juncture for the game here.

Richmond has told Grace Egan it will not offer her a new contract. The 25-year-old will search for a new home in the trade period after the brutal list call. 29 disposals, 516m gained on Saturday against Gold Coast to cap off a strong finish to the season. codesports.com.au/afl/aflw-2025-…