Carlton’s press conference after round one’s match against Richmond

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Richmond’s press conference after round one’s match against Carlton

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Collingwood’s press conference after Opening Round’s match against GWS

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GWS’s press conference after Opening Round’s match against Collingwood

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Hawthorn’s press conference after the opening round match against Sydney

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Sydney’s press conference after the opening round match against Hawthorn

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The Eagles enter 2025 under the guidance of new coach Andrew McQualter.

"Mini" has spent the pre-season implementing his new set of expectations for the side that has struggled in the past few seasons. 

The mix of youth coming through the ranks, plus the inclusion of dual Richmond premiership players sees the Eagles head into Round 1 with a nice mix of experience and youth. 

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Collingwood missed out on the finals after winning the premiership by % only in 2024. 

Injuries to key players, off-field instability, the season only got going in fits and spurts for the Magpies. They're looking to hit the ground running in 2025. 

Hear McRae go one-on-one with Damian Barrett. 

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Ken Hinkley will hand over the coaching role to senior assistant Josh Carr at the end of the 2025 bringing to a close his stint at the Power that began in 2013. 

Conor Rozee, Jason Horne-Francis, and the forward line is all on the agenda as the Power strive to get back to going deep into September. 

Hear Ken Hinkley in his one-on-one chat with AFL.com.au's Cal Twomey. 

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The Hawks went from 0-5 to reaching the semi-finals in 2024. The Hollywood Hawks, Hok-ball and the Tik-Tok Hawks all became nicknames synonymous with Sam Mitchell's side.

He has used the off-season to further develop the playing list and add in both Tom Barrass and Josh Battle, plus being seated next to Harley Reid at his newest recruits wedding late last week raised a few eyebrows around the league. 

Hear the coach in his one-on-one chat with AFL.com.au's Cal Twomey. 

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