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Charlie Curnow began his career at Sydney in good style.

The third quarter that changed the game – and maybe the Swans’ season

Trailing by 10 points at half-time, the Swans’ remarkable 75-point third quarter kick-started their season. We break down how they did it.

  • Jonathan Drennan

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Buddy 2.0: Sydney falls in love with its latest forward superstar at the SCG

As he slotted his maiden goal for his new club against his old one, Charlie Curnow staked his claim as the successor to Lance Franklin, Barry Hall and Tony Lockett.

  • Tom Decent
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
Noah Anderson and Patrick Dangerfield.

AFL opening round teams and expert tips: Cats superstars ruled out for blockbuster

All the teams for the AFL’s opening round – plus the experts give their tips for the first weekend of footy for the 2026 season.

Carlton superstar Patrick Cripps is still pushing for his chance to hold the premiership cup aloft on the final day of the season.

‘Deserving counts for little’: How Cripps has overcome the blues

Patrick Cripps heads into his 13th season still chasing an elusive flag, but a fellow champion says there are no guarantees, no matter how good you are.

  • Jon Pierik
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Andrew Dillon poses for a photo at Tuesday’s media opportunity ahead of the AFL’s Opening Round.

The NRL has planted a flag in Las Vegas. The AFL wants a big one in western Sydney

In contrast to Peter V’landys’ outspoken jibes at the rival code, CEO Andrew Dillon is quietly confident the AFL’s long-term investment in Western Sydney is beginning to pay off.

  • Tom Decent
Richmond complained about having draft pick seven after finishing 17th. Former Gold Coast captain Tom Lynch moved to the Tigers as a free agent at the end of 2018.

Take off your duffle coats and stop whining about fairness, the AFL is bigger than Victoria

Some clubs, including my old team Richmond, say the academy system doesn’t pass the pub test. Here’s my message to the AFL Commission as they consider the rules.

  • Wayne Campbell
Jai Newcombe will play in opening round after all.

Hawks skipper Newcombe cleared to play in opening round; Scott backs Bruhn’s return after ‘injustice’

Hawthorn’s midfield has been given a much-needed boost for their weekend blockbuster. Meanwhile, Chris Scott has backed returning utility Tanner Bruhn, whom he said faced an “egregious injustice” last year.

  • Scott Spits, Jon Pierik and Danny Russell
AFL chief Andrew Dillon has backed his integrity team and football division.

‘The most attended, played and watched sport’: AFL chief Dillon shrugs off V’landys jab

ARL Commission chairman Peter V’landys last week crowed that rugby league led the AFL “like you lead a horse”. On Monday, AFL boss Andrew Dillon hit back.

  • Jonathan Drennan