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They traded red and blue for purple together, but good luck catching them talking tactics over dinner.

Judd McVee and Lily Johnson unpack their cross-country romance, corridor banter and a whirlwind grand final weekend.

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The SANFL believes a streamlined South Australian academy system, where both Adelaide and Port Adelaide can have priority access, would supercharge the development of top-end talent.

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Western Jets midfielder Lachie Hicks hasn’t received as much fanfare as some other draft prospects this year.

But it wouldn’t shock if he was to have his name called out inside the top 30 at the national draft.

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The Magpies are set to have their highest draft pick since Nick Daicos in 2021 and could go one of a couple of ways with it.

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The Bombers have a big call to make on draft night.

Draft expert Chris Cavanagh offers his insight into who they'll take.

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North Melbourne are open to exploring a new timeslot in 2027. 👀

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Sometimes, one team’s trash is another’s treasure.

So, which clubs will strike gold in the delisted free agent window? 👀

See every discarded name – and who could play on 👉 https://t.co/ODKZnPhzz0

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Channel 9 are set to revamp their football offerings in 2027, including moving on from Eddie McGuire’s Footy Classified show.

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A West Australian wingman has plenty of fans at AFL clubs, having drawn comparisons to young Geelong star Ollie Dempsey.

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Aiden Martignago lit up the under-16 national carnival, averaging 22.3 disposals, four tackles and six clearances a game.

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The Crows will be hoping their breaks between matches are more balanced in 2027.

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The Hawks don’t have many big gaps on their list, but clubs always need powerful and skilled players who can hurt the opposition.

Scout Semple is that.

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Much intrigue remains around exactly who Essendon will select in the open draft pool and views on the best player available remain split.

Plus, the Ollie Dempsey clone and a rising top-30 smokey.

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A lot of clubs will be watching how much game-time SDK gets in 2027.

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Brisbane legend Jason Akermanis says the all-conquering Lions already have their next coach sitting right in front of them.

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Who will Collingwood take with their highest pick in the draft since Nick Daicos?

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After a likely early bid - which will bring with it a second-round bonus - Essendon will be faced with a top 10-defining decision.

What way will the Bombers go? 🤔

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As preparations continue to release the 2027 AFL fixture, the clubs are jockeying for position.

But which of them will actually get their wish?

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After a brilliant debut season, the Crows will have to move quick to secure a rising star.

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Pickett is one of two Demons alongside Gawn to make Jay Clark's top 50.

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