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

Hawthorn missed big during the trade period, will that come back to haunt them right throughout 2026? 

With what they do have on their list, can they get a full body of work from the likes of Will Day, Mitch Lewis and Calsher Dear?

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Fremantle were one of the quieter sides during the trade period but did what they had to do to secure Judd McVee.

2026 will have a different outlook with Nat Fyfe and Michael Walters retiring, but they have the core group that is ready to perform and show they have a ruthless edge about them. 

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Can anyone dismantle the 2x reigning premiers in 2026?

Adding Oscar Allen and Sam Draper to an already star-studded line up will make it incredibly difficult for anyone to dismiss the Lions again next season. 

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

Seven rule changes have been made ahead of the AFL season for 2026 in a continued attempt to speed up the game. 

Richmond are in focus after a lean year in 2025 what is a pass mark for the Tigers in 2026?

Plus, the final home and away round of the AFLW season with plenty on the line. 

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After a history making 2025 can the SUNS go even further in 2026?

With the additions of Christian Petracca and Jamarra Ugle-Hagan it's impossible to think otherwise. Bailey Humphrey may feel like he owes the club after his attempt at leaving during the trade period, and can they get the signature of Ben King locked away early in the season to quash any discussion of him heading home to Victoria? 

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West Coast are in focus after their tumultuous 1-win season under new coach Andrew McQualter.

Has the mood changed around 'Mini' heading into his second season at the helm? How pivotal will picks 1 and 2 be in this years draft for the club that's seemingly been in free-fall since the 2018 premiership. 

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

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

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

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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