Anthony D'Arcy

@FootyOnNine digital producer | Former assistant editor @theroarsports and teacher @unimelb.

Views all mine, sadly. Email: [email protected]

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"One of those players has been the subject of an ongoing police investigation."

Sam McClure with the latest on the Sydney Swans scandal.

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"I'm all in on the Essendon job."

James Hird speaks after his meeting with the Bombers, saying he will not be commenting further until the process has run its course.

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'I'm not saying' this is one of the best Media-Ocres of the year, but...

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[Callum Twomey @CalTwomey]

Bombers had shown real interest in Lachie Neale and they were among his considerations until recent upheaval. Pies now widely seen as favourites. Plus Essendon’s five-year offer for Jed Walter and more on Gettable yesterday👇

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"We got a call from Peter Lenton [his manager]... saying that Sam Mitchell wants to join Essendon." 😲

Hirdy just casually lifting the lid on this story btw 👇

[AFL @AFL]

Rules around umpire contact have been tightened after a spike in players running into officials during games in recent weeks. Umpires will be given the licence to pay more free kicks, @CalTwomey reports.

Details: https://t.co/m6UZEh22jY

[Callum Twomey @CalTwomey]

Five clubs are in danger of being fined $50,000 after the AFL continued its umpire contact crackdown.

GWS, Brisbane, Western Bulldogs, Pies & Crows have all had three players cited for umpire contact - a fourth would allow the AFL to fine them.

More👇 https://t.co/FOpfcEKwZQ

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Our tribute to Scott Pendlebury 🍷

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"I ran into Tim Roberts [CEO] at the Liston Trophy last year and he said Essendon had one of the best development groups in the AFL."

Why it 'angers' Hirdy that the Bombers are yet again reassessing their development department.

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It's the clash the world has been waiting for 🤤

After he laid down the challenge last month, TJ faces off against Browny in the nets 🏏

#9AFLSFS | @RenegadesBBL | @StarsMelbourne

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"My understanding is the Devils would be prepared to put forward an offer of up to seven years at a number of around a million dollars a season." 🚨

@CalTwomey with the details on Tassie's bombshell offer for Beau McCreery.

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"There is a growing hope"

Damian Barrett gives #9FootyClassified the details on Port's 'last-ditch bid' alongside Carlton and Essendon to delay the AFL's looming draft changes.

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It's with a heavy heart that we bring you today's episode after the sudden passing of one of the most cherished members of the Sunday Footy Show team.

Rest in peace, Terry Digby ❤️

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.@CalTwomey exclusively reveals the AFL is considering a 'radical change' to this year's draft that would see clubs who have a top 5 pick that's moved down due to a bid, be granted an EXTRA selection at the end of the first round.

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"A key discussion point was confusion and lack of clarity on the way these players are defending and being coached to defend."

@CalTwomey has more details on Essendon's 'players only' meeting after their horror loss to Port Adelaide.

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"A range of frustrations were aired amongst the 23 players including frustrations with each other"

Damian Barrett reports Andrew McGrath held a players only meeting in the rooms after another horror Essendon loss.

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"There were multiple people approached to coach Carlton in 2026. One of them is a current rival coach of one of the other 17 clubs."

Sam reveals the behind the scenes moves before the Blues stuck with Michael Voss.

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"That's now put them in a position to attack the best in the comp."

@CalTwomey reveals Collingwood has made the big move to pay off the rest of Brodie Grundy's contract early, freeing up $700k to land one of four rival stars.

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"It is a direct result of the comments made on that podcast."

Damian Barrett exclusively reveals Sam Docherty, who was set to appear at a Carlton function this week, has been pulled from the event after his comments about his old side.

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Exclusive: Essendon captain Zach Merrett met with Hawthorn on Tuesday night as he explores avenues out of the club, per Nine's @tommorris32 💣

Full story: https://t.co/T7gbCahHJK

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