It might finally be Josh Rachele’s time in the midfield. 🐦‍⬛ Plus, he says roommate Luke Nankervis is “definitely” making a Round 1 case after shifting positions, while a couple of uncapped youngsters are pushing hard for debuts in 2026. @FOXFOOTY >> https://t.co/XnM9beVrOb

Brayden Maynard is bullish on Collingwood’s next wave of talent, flagging a number of newer players he says are AFL-ready. Has espeically liked what he's seen from Angus Anderson, Sam Swadling, Joel Cochran and Lachie Sullivan this summer 📈 @FOXFOOTY https://t.co/AO56gvMnz3

Pies looking after their senior guys at training today - a huge number of players filtering through the ‘rehab/running group’. JDG, Maynard, Moore, Houston, Pendlebury, Howe, Quaynor, McCreery, Frampton, Sullivan, McInnes, Elliott all rolled through. McStay trained inside as he

After last season’s preliminary final loss to eventual premiers Brisbane, Pies enforcer Brayden Maynard has stopped looking back — only forward. ... And there's a QUARTET of newer faces he likes the look of ahead of the 2026 season. 👀 ONE-ON-ONE >> https://t.co/Diwd9ld8pn

50 PLAYERS NAMED! 🔒 Victoria has now joined WA in unveiling its 25-man squad for AFL Origin. Bailey Smith is one of recent late inclusions. DETAILS >> https://t.co/78oGbQtLPn

After an interrupted 2025, Josh Rachele has his eye on a key role change that could still elevate the Crows in the absence of a young star. Speaking to @JackJovanovski, he also reveals his roommate is a breakout player to watch this season. 👀 MORE >> https://t.co/DlrW2DOzN9

Western Australia has confirmed a 25-man squad for AFL Origin. Five players have just been added ... but Brandon Starcevich has been withdrawn. DETAILS >> https://t.co/78oGbQtLPn

The Lions have reportedly tabled a massive contract offer to try to keep one of this year’s hottest free agent names. MORE >> https://t.co/ZfqCT7OgVf

Last year, Melbourne got brutally unlucky in a series of close games. For that reason, our Pythagorean wins predictior suggests they should bounce back... but does that logic take into account the loss of two million-dollar stars? ANALYSIS 🔢 https://t.co/qgRg7PdKol

It’s been that sort of summer for Nick Vlastuin after his nasty fractured ankle late last year ... But he’s very bullish on a few young Tigers in particular after overseeing their progression this pre-season. @FOXFOOTY >> https://t.co/7Uj1yQMzqR

The 2026 Pythagorean preview is here — and it's hopping back on a bandwagon that’s much lighter than it was 12 months ago 👀 @maxlaughton explains why the ‘flat-track bullies’ tag doesn’t quite stack up for the Dogs after its 2025 season. ANALYSIS >> https://t.co/qgRg7PdKol

Two of the league's premium rucks are reportedly in line to receive a last-minute call up for State of Origin in Perth next weekend... as well as a three-time premiership player 🏅 MORE 📲 https://t.co/i0qLY1zTwZ

A prolonged recovery from a brutal injury means Rd 1 is no certainty for Nick Vlastuin, who detailed his road back to @JackJovanovski. Plus, his big wraps on a few young Tigers, and more on Richmond’s pre-season. READ >> https://t.co/hHpYKgsCpE

🚨 it’s Pythag day 🚨 hey remember when a team missed the eight with 14 wins and a percentage of a million? hey remember when some teams won 16+ games with an OK percentage? Lots of outliers = lots of predictions @FOXFOOTY https://t.co/uDZRls48uG

Doubt is growing over the availibility of an AFL superstar ahead of next Saturday's State of Origin clash. DETAILS >> https://t.co/i0qLY1Armx

In 2022, this Port Adelaide tall won the club's leading goalkicker award. But, after missing the entire season last year with a brutal injury, first-year coach Josh Carr is set to deploy him elsewhere in a shock role change. SUMMER STATE OF PLAY ☀️ https://t.co/2Hz5Bx23WS

The injury curse that cruelled Essendon last year hasn't quite lifted just yet. But one star whose 2025 was severely impacted has returned to the track in stellar nick... as well as a number of younger teammates too 👀 DONS PRE-SEASON UPDATE 📲 https://t.co/2Hz5Bx23WS