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Peter Ryan

Peter Ryan

Peter Ryan is a sports reporter with The Age.

Carlton’s Sam Docherty is chaired off the ground after his final game.

Former skipper unloads on Blues in expletive-laden spray

Carlton has copped some truth bombs from one of its own - Sam Docherty, a revered figure at the club who was in the club’s inner-sanctum just months ago.

  • Danny Russell, Greg Dundas and Peter Ryan

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Oliver at Giants headquarters ahead of Opening Round.

‘Wish I had done it a couple of years ago’: Oliver on Dees years, trade and the diagnosis that changed his life

Clayton Oliver says he is ready to resurrect his career at the Giants.

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Ollie Florent and Isaac Heeney go toe-to-toe

They looked shocked: The moment Carlton’s bad habits returned on opening night

Carlton started on a new path in October, while the Swans returned to their old ways. In opening round, both clubs showed they can still walk away winners.

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Charlie Curnow looks across at former teammate Sam Walsh.

Curnow admits Blues gave him the silent treatment, but star forward has the last laugh

Two-time Coleman medallist Charlie Curnow went head-to-head with his former side for the first time in the 2026 season opener, which at times produced some eyebrow-raising moments.

  • Danny Russell, Peter Ryan and Jonathan Drennan
Craig Drummond (left) has replaced Richard Goyder as the new AFL Commission chairman.

‘No hubris, arrogance’: New AFL chair’s peace offering to clubs and fans

Incoming chair Craig Drummond has promised a constructive relationship with clubs and to listen to fans in his first day in the AFL’s top job.

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Late signing shines as North Melbourne beat mid-strength Magpies in thriller

North Melbourne were relieved to get a win - albeit in a community series match - in wintery conditions against Collingwood in Ballarat on Sunday.

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Jack Steele is chaired off by Callum Wilkie (L) and Rowan Marshall after his 200th game.

Captain Jack was committed to the Saints. Now he’s a Demon. He explains what changed

Jack Steele had been St Kilda captain for four years and had no ambition to leave the club. Months later he’s about to play his first game for Melbourne.

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Nick Daicos can lay claim to being the game’s best. His management is open to hearing what is on offer from Tasmania.

Golf, wine and real estate: Inside Tassie’s pitch to pinch a player from your AFL club

The Tassie Devils wined and dined influential player managers in Hobart this week, an opening salvo in the bid to poach established players from other AFL clubs. These are some of the names on their radar.

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The scenes inside the room on Brownlow night.

Key change coming for Brownlow Medal voting; Walsh signs longest deal in Carlton history

If umpires are uncertain, or need more information to finalise their votes, they will be able to ask for statistics across 16 categories to help their judgment.

  • Peter Ryan, Andrew Wu and Jon Pierik
Sam Lalor is one of a collection of top 20 picks who will be of interest to the Devils.

Tassie’s targeted raid: Why the stars of the 2024 draft class are in the Devils’ sights

The Tasmania Devils have been selling the dream of playing for the AFL’s 19th club to players’ managers at a special two-day showcase of their plans.

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