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The Western Bulldogs are already in the conversation as flag favourites, but Luke Beveridge says it’s still to early to tell despite another ‘encouraging’ win. LATEST ▶️ bit.ly/4lI38in

In over a decade of coaching, Brad Scott has never exhibited a capable defensive profile. But there’s been plenty of excuses out of Essendon. David King asks, when will times change ▶️ bit.ly/4dyO9Fr

Crows superstar Izak Rankine says being back on Adelaide Oval "felt like home", and playing again is a huge weight off his shoulders after his suspension. He speaks about his return, the fans and THAT goal ▶️ bit.ly/4tjqnCj

Damien Hardwick is in an elite echelon with two flags as player and three as a coach across four clubs... With the Suns on the rise, would a Gold Coast premiership make him the greatest coach of the modern era? STORY ▶️ bit.ly/4uGyBWn

Football participation levels are “off the Richter scale” in Tassie according to Gale, since the announcement of the Devils. And the groundswell of support has been even bigger. Go inside the making of the Devils ▶️ bit.ly/4bw5P1T

It looked like one of those games where you could not write the script. But the Crows couldn't finish the job after Izak Rankine's moment. MORE ▶️ bit.ly/4uM9wto

The Dogs can't be stopped! MORE ▶️ bit.ly/4lZwidj

The VFL season kicks off on Friday, with Box Hill Hawks and Sydney starting Round 1 with a 12.30pm match at Dingley’s Kennedy Community Centre. ULTIMATE GUIDE, EXPERT PREDICTIONS ▶️ bit.ly/3NMCmZL

Thoughts with Browny as the Brisbane great makes his recovery. ❤️ STORY ▶️ bit.ly/4sYp23r

Essendon might have a bigger issue than Zach Merrett leaving if they can't turn around the club's performance soon. MORE ➡️ bit.ly/4bdegAv

Mabior Chol had no case to answer for his tackle on Nick Blakey, but a Swan has copped a fine for staging by the MRO. READ, WATCH ▶️ bit.ly/4lJr4Cb

Giants defender Connor Idun’s journey of self-discovery this off-season saw him learn about his family during a trip to Ghana. FULL STORY ▶️ bit.ly/47U43Xi

A young Swan will miss a chunk of the season after a freak accident at the MCG. DETAILS ▶️ bit.ly/4bAxOh3

Sam Mitchell got a spirited performance against Sydney with plenty of positives. But did it provide a clear picture of who the Hawks are going to be this year? Hawthorn deep dive ➡️ bit.ly/4sRc33p

osh Carr says he’s disappointed in how he addressed his players in the final moments before their Round 1 loss to the Roos, and explained Jase Burgoyne’s comments about respecting the opposition ▶️ bit.ly/4byNph1

CLOSE CALL! 😬 A Coke Zero bottle thrown from the Sydney cheersquad end has narrowly avoided Nick Watson and fellow Hawthorn players in the aftermath of the team’s win over the Swans at the MCG. SEE ▶️ bit.ly/4dsyxDu

On Saturday, the Devils take their first step in the VFL. The journey here has been a long one – but the path forward is even more important. Go behind the scenes with Brendon Gale and the people who made the dream a reality ▶️ bit.ly/4bw5P1T

David King has put the blowtorch on Essendon, and in particular Andrew McGrath. 👀 FULL STORY ➡️ bit.ly/4dyO9Fr

Milan Murdock has been through several false dawns. From apprentice electrician to the AFL, Eliza Reilly reveals how the East Fremantle star finally got a chance and the story behind his unique name. STORY ▶️ bit.ly/47dJIMx

Jack Ginnivan’s brilliant second-half helped Hawthorn overcome a depleted Swans, but the 17-point victory raises more questions than it answers about the Hawks’ season prospects. Scott Gullan has the deep dive. 🔽 codesports.com.au/afl/deep-dive-…