It's been a big off-season of learning for Steven King.

Ahead of his first official game as Melbourne coach this weekend, King sits down with Josh Gabelich to discuss his first pre-season in charge. 

A new look midfield at the Demons with Clayton Oliver, and Christian Petracca finding new homes during the trade period in 2025.

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The Tigers take on the Blues tonight at the MCG in front of a bumper crowd to open their season.

Adem Yze goes one on one with Josh Gabelich this pre-season to discuss how the summer has been, looking forward to Carlton tonight at the MCG and what the expectations are on the Tigers in Yze's third season in charge.

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Al Clarkson is heading into his fourth season in charge of the Kangaroos.

As part of this edition of Your Coach with Riley Beveridge, Clarko talks through the Kangaroos long rebuild, and urges fans to stick with them as there might be more patience required.

Also discussed is George Wardlaw's continued hamstring problems, plus the emergence of Zane Duursma this summer.

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Justin Longmuir joins Nathan Schmook in this edition of Your Coach.

Discussing how the Dockers reviewed the Elimination Final loss to the SUNS, what they've done this summer to take the next step and plenty more.

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Gold Coast reached their first finals series in the club's history in 2025, that included a memorable one-point win over Fremantle. 

This year, with the addition of Christian Petracca they'll be hoping to go even deeper into September. 

Can the Suns make sure their environment is in order and ensure Ben King want to stay at the club? 

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In this edition of Your Coach, Sam Mitchell is one on one with Josh Gabelich. 

The Hawks coach has been using AI over the off-season, find out why he's been delving into the world of Artificial Intelligence.

Nick Watson will spend some time in the midfield in the absence of Will Day. And, the club has elevated Jai Newcombe to the captaincy position.

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Collingwood reached the Preliminary Final in 2026, falling short with Scott Pendlebury injured in the first minute of the game.

Another pre-season of question marks at the Magpies about the age of the list, but McRae see's it as the greatest experience you could give to the next generation.

Plus, extended leave for senior coaches is on the agenda as he goes one on one with Damian Barrett.

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An off-season in focus at the Navy Blues on the back of the departure of Charlie Curnow, Tom De Koning and Jack Silvagni.

Michael Voss is acutely aware of the pressure that the club is under in 2026, but he is only focused on moving forward and getting Carlton back into September.

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It was a disappointing end to the 2025 campaign for the Adelaide Crows. After finishing the home and away season on top of the ladder, they failed to make any form of impact in September.

Cal Twomey goes one on one with Crows coach Matthew Nicks reflecting on what went wrong in September. The suspension Izak Rankine faced to close out the year. And, what will be different about the line up leading into 2026.

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Essendon coach Brad Scott goes one on one with AFL.com.au's Cal Twomey.

Zach Merrett wanted out of the club during the trade period but in the end the trade fell over and he came back to the Bombers. He and the club has put that behind them now and they're looking forward to a strong 2026. 

The Bombers had an injury crisis through 2025, Scott explains what they've done to go about changing their injury fortunes in 2026.

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