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

The Demons have had an off-season of "healing" according to their coach Simon Goodwin. Honest and open conversations with Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver, a return to the club for former skipper Nathan Jones has Melbourne poised to climb back up the ladder after a disappointing 14th place finish. 

Callan Ward will have unique living arrangements in 2025 in his quest to become a premiership player in his 18th season. We also take a look at the veterans that are set to continue their excellent high-standard this year.  

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Craig McRae joins Chris Fagan and Chris Scott in recent years to voice his concerns around the soft-cap spend that clubs are held to, he'd like to see that number boosted to allow more growth within coaching ranks and staff at footy clubs.

St Kilda will be without Max King in their round 1 clash against the Crows while the Western Bulldogs will be hopeful it's nothing more than precautionary for their captain Marcus Bontempelli after taking himself off the ground in the opening minutes of their AAMI Community Series match last night in Tasmania. 

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Hayden Young will miss the Dockers opening game of the year against Geelong after suffering another hamstring setback.

GWS has spent the week locking away its future confirming the signatures of Finn Callaghan and Connor Idun. 

We take a look at the overused cliche's in footy, and has Fish found the Lions Round 1 bolter to fill the Joe Daniher void? 

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Justin Longmuir has been extended at the Dockers in the senior coaching role but the decision to put him on as a staff member has raised eyebrows around the league.

Callum Mills has had another injury setback on the eve of the season and despite Carlton's mounting injury list they are in a strong enough position to tackle the Tigers in Round 1. 

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Nick Daicos' elevation to vice-captain of Collingwood shows he is the heir apparent to Darcy Moore as the clubs next skipper. How will he assist the Magpies in climbing back into the top 8 in 2025? 

Melbourne captain Max Gawn has sent a warning to the competition saying he is currently the fittest he has ever been. The AFL has made the decision to extend the SSP signing period on the back of ACL injuries to Jagga Smith (Carlton) and Andy Moniz-Wakefield (Melbourne) across the weekend. 

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One visit down the highway is enough to convince Damo the Cats will be thereabouts at the pointy end of the season once again in 2025. The addition of Bailey Smith to the Cats squad, plus a fully fit Sam De Koning and Max Holmes, there's no reason Geelong can't be a serious contender again under Chris Scott. 

Tom Edwards' world has done a 180, the school teacher from Perth is now a listed AFL player with his childhood team Essendon after kicking 4 goals for them in a half against the Bulldogs. Matt Rosa gave Tom the phone call of a lifetime last week at the conclusion of the SSP signing period. 

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

Noah Anderson is the newest leader to enter the captaincy ranks in 2025. Which skippers sit where on the pressure gauge leading into the home and away season?

Christian Petracca is a confirmed starter for the Demons in their season opener against the Giants, how will the rolling narrative of Melbourne unfold this year?

Plus, the media landscape has changed in 2025. Saturday's belong to Foxtel with no AFL on free-to-air channels. 

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

Josh Rachele has taken on board his dropped from the side at the end of 2024 and put in his "best pre-season ever" showing maturity beyond his years according to coach Matthew Nicks. 

Tom Green's injury is a significant blow to the Giants early season campaign. 

We take a closer look at the Dockers from Schmooky after spending time with the Dockers over the pre-season, how will their big 3 midfielders fare when the whips are cracking?  

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How does the coaching landscape look leading into 2025? A former coach is looming as the front-runner for the Tasmania Devils job when they enter the competition in 2028. 

A star of the Cats has been sidelined, as well as the #1 pick from 2024 at the Tigers while the younger brother of Will Ashcroft, Levi is making his case for an Opening Round debut in the reigning premiers midfield. 

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Damian Barrett and Nat Edwards bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.

2025 is the year of no excuses for North Melbourne after only 15 wins in the past 5 seasons. They've bought in experience during the trade period and made bold plays on draft night. 

Cal Twomey joins us to discuss Tom De Koning's contract status at the Blues as well as the offer in front of North midfielder Luke Davies Uniacke. 

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