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Australian football’s under-18 championships start this weekend, showcasing the brightest prospects in the game, including Ethan Matthews, Harry Van Hattum, Cody Walker and Dougie Cochrane.

The Bombers and Tigers will be keeping an eye on these young guns ahead of the draft

Recruiters will be out in force to try to unearth the AFL’s next stars when the under-18 championships begin this weekend across the country.

  • Marc McGowan

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Ben King, Jed Walter and Joel Amartey are three key forwards kicking goals and out of contract at season’s end.

The big men set to cash in with the Hawks, Magpies and Bombers circling

Hawthorn, Collingwood and Essendon are after key forwards and seven of the best remain out of contract. But where are they likely to be in 2027?

  • Peter Ryan
Hawthorn’s Nick Watson clashes with Michael Sellwood, of the Western Bulldogs.

How hubris is hurting Hawthorn, and why Nick Watson should follow his own advice

After urging his opponent to “walk the walk” the player known as “The Wizard” had one kick and one handball in the second half.

  • Michael Gleeson
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Bailey, ‘Kozzy’ and ‘the Wizard’ have made it, but the strength of this side is in who misses out

“The Wizard” joins “the Lizard”, but only nine players from the 2025 All-Australian side have done enough to get into the 23 for this mid-year All-Australian team.

  • Jake Niall
Nick Watson and Michael Sellwood go head to head.

Players hit with $10k in fines after Bulldogs take it up to Hawks on Friday fight night

As Nick Watson faded from the game after half-time and failed to kick another goal, the determined Bulldogs lifted themselves from the canvas to steal the match.

  • Danny Russell
Pies coach Craig McRae wants more from the club’s younger players.

‘Time’s running out for some’: McRae’s stark warning to under-performing young Magpies

Collingwood coach Craig McRae has warned time is running out for several of the club’s youngsters, as the Magpies prioritise experience for their King’s Birthday blockbuster against Melbourne.

  • Andrew Wu, Danny Russell and Isabel McMillan
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Tim English of the Bulldogs celebrates a goal.

Brilliant Bulldogs storm home in defensive masterclass over stunned Hawks at the MCG

Hawthorn’s “Hokball” was dismantled after half-time, the Bulldogs coming back from 29 points down to win. Follow all the reaction.

  • Roy Ward and Danny Russell
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AFL round 12 teams: Besieged Essendon forced into five changes for Eagles clash

The teams are in for the opening game of round 12, and they spell good news for the Hawthorn faithful.

Nick Watson celebrates a goal during the Hawks’ clash with the Saints in round 12.

Watson missed the mark: AFL blames umpire’s ‘no-goal’ call on ‘the Wizard’

The league has handed down its finding on the bizarre moment on the stroke of half-time on Thursday, but is still searching for answers over a slippery Marvel Stadium surface.

  • Danny Russell
Saints coach Ross Lyon.

Lyon says star’s injury ‘looks serious’, ‘rolls eyes’ at Marvel surface after Saints loss

Will Day and Jack Gunston made ominous returns to Sam Mitchell’s side, which moved to third on the ladder with their thumping win. Follow all the reaction.

  • Roy Ward and Danny Russell