Dan Batten

A VFL forward is in Carlton's sights after a late interview and medical yesterday. And he's not the only one the Blues are considering ahead of tonight's mid-season draft. LATE MAIL 👉 bit.ly/3RKxzJT

Carlton is eyeing Tigers VFL forward Sam Toner in tonight’s mid-season draft. Had 25 disposals and 3 goals in his final audition. Toner had a medical and interview with the Blues on Monday. Late mail with @PaulAmy375 + @chriscavanagh1: bit.ly/4fHtHTS @superfooty

The Pies, Bulldogs and Roos are among those circling a VFL duo ahead of tonight's midseason draft. See the full intel and late mail on who each club is considering 👉 bit.ly/49jCuYr

A Geelong footballer’s troubled upbringing ultimately led to a suicide bid at age 20. Kelly Pickard reveals his “turning point” and motivation behind building a generation of mindful, respectful men. YARN: bit.ly/3PYvauE

A heartbroken St Mary’s women’s side took the field with one objective: play like Britta. Through unimaginable pain and devastating what-ifs, the club has banded together and is striving to shatter the stigma of mental illness. Story: bit.ly/4uARHNd @geelongaddy

"He’s one of the hardest trainers I’ve ever seen in any football system." Jack Costello has turned heads in his first VFL season. Adam Schneider and Shaun Mannagh have seen his growth and believe AFL clubs should be looking at him. Story: bit.ly/4uRhu3j @geelongaddy

Full story on Lindsay here after his R10 Rising Star nomination: bit.ly/4nBKj1w

Josh Lindsay has been one of the most popular and profitable #SuperCoach rookies in 2026. His housemate Cooper Duff-Tytler has paid the price. He traded him out after Lindsay was dropped in Round 2! @SuperCoach

The under-18 national champs are set to be the measuring stick for club draft boards. But a lot of players have already put in a good body of work to impress recruiters. See our top 30 prospects. READ 👉 bit.ly/4fkj89d

Jhye Clark suffered a concussion after an incident at training last week. He sustained two in the VFL last year, the second sidelining him for a month. Chris Scott confirmed today that Tyson Stengle is back at the club. Story: bit.ly/4eCJJy5 @geelongaddy @superfooty

"I’m probably lucky I’ve got all my fingers still." Dropping a glass in the kitchen snowballed into four days in hospital for James Worpel. He reveals the full extent of his infected finger and how he handled his VFL stint: bit.ly/3PvL67u @geelongaddy @superfooty

Max Holmes warming up with the midfielders - was with the backs in the lead-up to the North match last week. Tanner Bruhn also with the mids group. #AFLCatsPies

“He was just a lazy kid. And he had natural ability and he got away with it." From finding any excuse to get out of training to 5 AA jackets and game 200, Tom Stewart's local teammates reflect on his remarkable rise. Story: bit.ly/432K6ux @geelongaddy @superfooty

“There has been some times where I thought my time has passed." After five years of sacrifice and improvement, Marcus Herbert has his best chance yet of being drafted. Six clubs are right into him. The VFL Cat on what has kept him going: bit.ly/49bgQW4 @geelongaddy

Is Marcus Bontempelli in your captaincy plans ⁉️ @danbatten_ has a rogue move for you ...

Captains and late mail! #SuperCoach @al_supercoach and @danbatten_ have all the late mail and captain options ahead of round 8! 📹 WATCH: youtu.be/DvIV_4sEHHY

A mid-game panic attack forced Tom Downie from the field in what was his final AFL game. The former Giant believes more needs to be done to address ‘toxic’ footy culture that he says contributes to mental health issues in the game. Story: bit.ly/4njIbvj @superfooty

Encouraging signs from Gryan Miers at Cats training. Moved freely while kicking and running. Mark Blicavs sat out the session wearing a brace. Mitch Edwards and Tanner Bruhn also watched on while media were present. @geelongaddy @superfooty Story: bit.ly/4sZyJ1a

A talented draft prospect was sent to hospital with a punctured lung and broken ribs after colliding with a teammate on Saturday. ✍️: @danbatten_ DETAILS 👉 bit.ly/4czzsjv

Talented tall Lewis Houndsome was sent to hospital with a punctured lung and broken ribs after a collision in a marking contest for the AFL Academy. Is on the mend but set for a stint on the sidelines. Story: bit.ly/3QhPfvT @superfooty