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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Matthew Nicks is confident heading into season 2025 that he has the artillery to compete with the best in the competition. 

Adding Alex Neal-Bullen, Isaac Cumming and James Peatling to the line up is a significant boost for the Crows who haven't reached September since 2017. 

Another pre-season into Riley Thilthorpe presents as a scary prospect in the forward line, and a summer of hard conversations with small forward Josh Rachele has seen him put together his best pre-season to date.

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

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Last year was a baptism of fire for Adem Yze in his debut season in charge of the Tigers.

An injury plagued campaign saw Richmond finish on the bottom of the table. A host of retirees and senior players traded out has seen a complete overhaul of the Tigers list heading into 2025. 

The Richmond coach has gone one-on-one with Josh Gabelich ahead of the clubs season opener against Carlton in Round 1. 

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Alastair Clarkson is into year three at the Kangaroos leading into 2025.

The Roos have had a tough time of it in recent years but the coach believes they're on the upward trajectory drawing inspiration from his time at Hawthorn, as well as the rise of the Brisbane Lions to the 2024 premiership.

Clarkson believes the "indications" are that Luke Davies-Uniacke will stay at the club beyond this season, but has conceded he won't be totally confident "until they sign on the dotted line". 

Hear Alastair Clarkson one-on-one with AFL.com.au's Riley Beveridge. 

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Essendon missed the finals after sitting inside the top 4 for most of the 2024 season.

Season 2025 will be Brad Scott's third season at the helm and is confident the Dons have continued to go from strength to strength this off-season.

The Bombers have got a new look forward line to contend with without Jake Stringer. Cal Twomey went one-on-one with the coach, Brad Scott. 

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