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

The Western Bulldogs missed the 8 in 2025, what steps do they need to put in place to get there in 2026. A fully fit and firing Cody Weightman will definitely help the forward line but what can they do about the backline that at times proved to be dysfunctional?

Andrew Dillon speaks out about putting Bailey Smith on notice, and the AFLW heads into its final home and away round with spots inside the 8 on the line. 

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Andrew Welsh is going to be spending the summer attempting to galvanise and stabilise the Essendon footy club. 

What's the ceiling when it comes to Will Ashcroft who's extended his time at the Lions until 2030?

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The Carlton footy club is in focus with Michael Voss going into 2026 as the coach under the most pressure to perform to keep his position.

Is West Coast the best suitor for Tom Mitchell to continue his AFL career?

The AFLW headlines heading into the penultimate home and away round of the season with games that are set to shape the top 8. 

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With so many players being delisted, we take a look at the names that could find themselves given a second chance in 2026 at another club.

Oscar Allen has spoken for the first time since becoming a Lion. Which players will Dean Cox look at for the WA midfield when State of Origin returns? 

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Did the Hawks botch the trade deal to get Zach Merrett over the line? Are they in a stronger position going into 2026 than they were going into 2025? 

Dean Cox opens up about the tough conversations held with Will Hayward & Oli Florent. The Western Bulldogs have parted ways with their Norm Smith Medallist, Jason Johannisen. 

And, State of Origin footy is back!

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Collingwood didn't do a lot during this years trade period, they're going all-in again with their older brigade in 2026, will it come back to bite them?

Melbourne are going in a vastly different direction without Petracca and Oliver, heading to the draft with first round picks.

The second last round of the AFLW home and away season, and still we're no closer to finding a team that can challenge the Kangaroos. 

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

Christian Petracca joining the SUNS means on paper they have one of the best midfields heading into the 2026 season.

Given all the issues at the Demons over the past couple of seasons, Jack Steele's recruitment is one of perfection given his calibre and character.

Was Tassie within its rights to congratulate Nathan Buckley on his appointment to the role of Geelong's midfield coach? 

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Sydney have secured the rockstar, the city needs a rockstar. Someone to be the face of the club, and while Charlie Curnow may not live the media limelight, he dominates on the field and that's what they'll be expecting from him in 2026. 

Have St Kilda come under enough scrutiny for pushing its own captain out the doors?

The clubs have retained some of the power this trade period and may have just shown others how it is done. 

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A fascinating final day of the 2025 Trade Period with Hawthorn not able to facilitate a trade deal with Essendon for their captain Zach Merrett.

Charlie Curnow is the next rockstar forward of the Swans after they put forward three first round picks to take the 2x Coleman Medallist off the Blues. 

A handful of deals that didn't get done include Callum Ah Chee to Brisbane, he will walk to Adelaide through the pre-season draft plus the Gold Coast SUNS are in a strong position after securing Christian Petracca.

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Trade Deadline Day is here: Zach Merrett, Christian Petracca, Clayton Oliver, Charlie Curnow are just four of the names that are still on the trade table. Will the deals get done in time before 7:30pm tonight. 

After being snubbed by the Saints Leek Aleer is staying with the Giants for a further couple of seasons. Bailey Humphrey will remain a SUN and Nathan Buckley has found a new coaching home in Geelong. 

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