Draft night Thu 19 Nov
The Sydney Swans have engaged external advisers to review the club's culture following recent off-field incidents. The move follows an August hotel incident that resulted in five player suspensions, as well as Tom Papley allegedly testing positive for methylamphetamine during a roadside test on Monday. Chief executive Matthew Pavlich and chairman Andrew Pridham apologised unreservedly to members in a statement on Thursday.
North Melbourne captain Jasmine Garner has won the 2026 AFL Coaches Association AFLW Champion Player of the Year Award for a record fourth time. Garner polled 102 votes to finish ahead of Gold Coast's Charlie Rowbottom on 95 and Geelong's Georgie Prespakis on 93, having received votes in every game. The 32-year-old previously claimed the honour in 2020, 2022 and 2023.
Sydney forward Tom Papley allegedly returned a positive roadside drug test for methylamphetamine after being pulled over on Monday, according to Mitch Cleary. The Swans confirmed Papley was issued a court attendance notice for driving with a suspended licence due to an unpaid parking fine. A secondary sample was taken for further analysis.
Essendon has delisted Brooke Brown, Maggie MacLachlan and Sophie Strong ahead of the 2027 AFLW season. The decisions mark the club's first list changes following a 2-10 campaign in 2026. Brown departs with 43 career AFLW games after injuries sidelined her this season, while MacLachlan and Strong finish with 26 and eight career appearances respectively.
Carlton AFLW senior coach Mathew Buck has signed a two-year contract extension, keeping him at the helm until the end of 2028. Buck took over the role in 2023, leading the Blues to a preliminary final last year and securing a top-four finish this season ahead of Saturday's qualifying final against North Melbourne.
Hawthorn players Áine McDonagh, Jenna Richardson, Poppy Stockwell and Lucy Wales have been included in the 42-player 2026 AFLW All-Australian squad announced on Thursday. McDonagh is in contention for back-to-back selections, while Stockwell has earned her first nomination. The final 21-player team will be revealed at the W Awards on Monday 23 November.
Sydney Swans player Isaac Heeney has made a rare public appearance at Hong Kong's Happy Valley racecourse, posing with Australian jockey Zac Purton after a win. The 30-year-old has largely remained out of the spotlight since being suspended by the Swans in August over a breach of club standards. A police investigation into an alleged hotel incident remains ongoing, with no charges laid.
Tom Green has signed a two-year contract extension with Greater Western Sydney, keeping him at the club until at least the end of 2029. The 25-year-old midfielder turned down interest from rival clubs, citing unfinished business and a desire to repay the Giants after missing the 2026 season with a ruptured ACL. Green is progressing in his recovery ahead of a planned 2027 return.
Brisbane co-captain Hugh McCluggage has admitted he is "pretty jealous" of Carlton securing three-time premiership coach Chris Fagan as director of coaching. Fagan stepped down after leading the Lions to three consecutive flags before joining the Blues under senior coach Josh Fraser. Meanwhile, Brisbane's search for Fagan's successor is down to four candidates, with an appointment expected within the next fortnight.
Tasmania Devils inaugural best and fairest winner Hugh Dixon has re-signed with the club for 2027, but will train with Gold Coast over the summer. The 27-year-old former Fremantle and West Coast forward has been offered an AFL lifeline by the Suns via a Supplemental Selection Period trial. Dixon kicked 32 goals across 18 home-and-away matches for the Devils in 2026.
Barassi had his nose broken by a giant New York narcotics detective during the Galahs' loss at Gaelic Park, and Hassa Mann's jaw was fractured in three places.
Jasmine Fleming born
Hawthorn, 51 games (2022-2026)
# | Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | % | Pt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Top 4 | 1 | 12 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 789 | 320 | 246.6 | 44 | |
| 2 | 12 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 871 | 484 | 180.0 | 44 | ||
| 3 | 12 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 715 | 405 | 176.5 | 40 | ||
| 4 | 12 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 554 | 416 | 133.2 | 36 | ||
Top 8 | 5 | 12 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 609 | 458 | 133.0 | 36 | |
| 6 | 12 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 606 | 527 | 115.0 | 36 | ||
| 7 | 12 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 495 | 448 | 110.5 | 32 | ||
| 8 | 12 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 580 | 513 | 113.1 | 28 | ||
Bottom 10 | 9 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 422 | 454 | 93.0 | 24 | |
| 10 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 477 | 489 | 97.5 | 20 | ||
| 11 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 528 | 544 | 97.1 | 20 | ||
| 12 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 504 | 502 | 100.4 | 16 | ||
| 13 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 459 | 656 | 70.0 | 16 | ||
| 14 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 468 | 714 | 65.5 | 16 | ||
| 15 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 479 | 691 | 69.3 | 8 | ||
| 16 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 386 | 646 | 59.8 | 8 | ||
| 17 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 350 | 646 | 54.2 | 4 | ||
| 18 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 332 | 711 | 46.7 | 4 |
BRL get R3 (WCE) - Pick 45, F2 (MEL)
MEL get Will McLachlan (1-year deal to 2027), F2 (BRL)Slightly favours Brisbane
ADE get R2 (CAR) - Pick 32, F4 (RCH)
PAD get Luke Pedlar (2-year deal to 2028), R2 (ADE) - Pick 34An even trade
HAW get R6 (MEL) - Pick 107MEL get Bodie Ryan (1-year deal to 2027)An even trade
HAW get Josh Goater (1-year deal to 2027)
NTH get F3 (PAD)An even trade
BRL get R2 (ESS) - Pick 21, R2 (GWS) - Pick 27
ESS get Keidean Coleman (4-year deal to 2030), R2 (NTH) - Pick 25Favours Brisbane
Rivers and Viney to West Coast
MEL get R3 (WCE) - Pick 45, F2 (WCE), F4 (WCE), FF2 (WCE)
WCE get Jack Viney (2-year deal to 2028), Trent Rivers (5-year deal to 2031), FF2 (MEL)Slightly favours West Coast
Brisbane and Western Bulldogs pick swap
BRL get F2 (WBD)
WBD get R2 (BRL) - Pick 42, R3 (MEL) - Pick 53Lopsided towards Western Bulldogs
BRL get R2 (NTH) - Pick 25, R2 (GWS) - Pick 28
GWS get R1 (BRL) - Pick 20, R3 (SYD) - Pick 59Slightly favours Brisbane
NTH+1.8Nick Blakey in, traded from SydneyHAW+1.5Zach Merrett in, traded from Essendon
GEE+0.8Rowan Marshall in, traded from St KildaWCE+0.4Trent Rivers in, traded from MelbourneADE-1.3Taylor Walker out, retired
SYD-1.6Nick Blakey out, traded to North MelbourneMEL-2.2Steven May out, retiredGWS-3.8Lachie Whitfield out, traded to CarltonThe Sydney Swans have engaged external advisers to review the club's culture following recent off-field incidents. The move follows an August hotel incident that resulted in five player suspensions, as well as Tom Papley allegedly testing positive for methylamphetamine during a roadside test on Monday. Chief executive Matthew Pavlich and chairman Andrew Pridham apologised unreservedly to members in a statement on Thursday.
North Melbourne captain Jasmine Garner has won the 2026 AFL Coaches Association AFLW Champion Player of the Year Award for a record fourth time. Garner polled 102 votes to finish ahead of Gold Coast's Charlie Rowbottom on 95 and Geelong's Georgie Prespakis on 93, having received votes in every game. The 32-year-old previously claimed the honour in 2020, 2022 and 2023.
Sydney forward Tom Papley allegedly returned a positive roadside drug test for methylamphetamine after being pulled over on Monday, according to Mitch Cleary. The Swans confirmed Papley was issued a court attendance notice for driving with a suspended licence due to an unpaid parking fine. A secondary sample was taken for further analysis.
Essendon has delisted Brooke Brown, Maggie MacLachlan and Sophie Strong ahead of the 2027 AFLW season. The decisions mark the club's first list changes following a 2-10 campaign in 2026. Brown departs with 43 career AFLW games after injuries sidelined her this season, while MacLachlan and Strong finish with 26 and eight career appearances respectively.
Carlton AFLW senior coach Mathew Buck has signed a two-year contract extension, keeping him at the helm until the end of 2028. Buck took over the role in 2023, leading the Blues to a preliminary final last year and securing a top-four finish this season ahead of Saturday's qualifying final against North Melbourne.
Hawthorn players Áine McDonagh, Jenna Richardson, Poppy Stockwell and Lucy Wales have been included in the 42-player 2026 AFLW All-Australian squad announced on Thursday. McDonagh is in contention for back-to-back selections, while Stockwell has earned her first nomination. The final 21-player team will be revealed at the W Awards on Monday 23 November.
Sydney Swans player Isaac Heeney has made a rare public appearance at Hong Kong's Happy Valley racecourse, posing with Australian jockey Zac Purton after a win. The 30-year-old has largely remained out of the spotlight since being suspended by the Swans in August over a breach of club standards. A police investigation into an alleged hotel incident remains ongoing, with no charges laid.
Tom Green has signed a two-year contract extension with Greater Western Sydney, keeping him at the club until at least the end of 2029. The 25-year-old midfielder turned down interest from rival clubs, citing unfinished business and a desire to repay the Giants after missing the 2026 season with a ruptured ACL. Green is progressing in his recovery ahead of a planned 2027 return.
Brisbane co-captain Hugh McCluggage has admitted he is "pretty jealous" of Carlton securing three-time premiership coach Chris Fagan as director of coaching. Fagan stepped down after leading the Lions to three consecutive flags before joining the Blues under senior coach Josh Fraser. Meanwhile, Brisbane's search for Fagan's successor is down to four candidates, with an appointment expected within the next fortnight.
Tasmania Devils inaugural best and fairest winner Hugh Dixon has re-signed with the club for 2027, but will train with Gold Coast over the summer. The 27-year-old former Fremantle and West Coast forward has been offered an AFL lifeline by the Suns via a Supplemental Selection Period trial. Dixon kicked 32 goals across 18 home-and-away matches for the Devils in 2026.
Draft night Thu 19 Nov
# | Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | % | Pt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Top 4 | 1 | 12 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 789 | 320 | 246.6 | 44 | |
| 2 | 12 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 871 | 484 | 180.0 | 44 | ||
| 3 | 12 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 715 | 405 | 176.5 | 40 | ||
| 4 | 12 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 554 | 416 | 133.2 | 36 | ||
Top 8 | 5 | 12 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 609 | 458 | 133.0 | 36 | |
| 6 | 12 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 606 | 527 | 115.0 | 36 | ||
| 7 | 12 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 495 | 448 | 110.5 | 32 | ||
| 8 | 12 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 580 | 513 | 113.1 | 28 | ||
Bottom 10 | 9 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 422 | 454 | 93.0 | 24 | |
| 10 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 477 | 489 | 97.5 | 20 | ||
| 11 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 528 | 544 | 97.1 | 20 | ||
| 12 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 504 | 502 | 100.4 | 16 | ||
| 13 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 459 | 656 | 70.0 | 16 | ||
| 14 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 468 | 714 | 65.5 | 16 | ||
| 15 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 479 | 691 | 69.3 | 8 | ||
| 16 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 386 | 646 | 59.8 | 8 | ||
| 17 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 350 | 646 | 54.2 | 4 | ||
| 18 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 332 | 711 | 46.7 | 4 |
Barassi had his nose broken by a giant New York narcotics detective during the Galahs' loss at Gaelic Park, and Hassa Mann's jaw was fractured in three places.
Jasmine Fleming born
Hawthorn, 51 games (2022-2026)
BRL get R3 (WCE) - Pick 45, F2 (MEL)MEL get Will McLachlan (1-year deal to 2027), F2 (BRL)Slightly favours Brisbane
ADE get R2 (CAR) - Pick 32, F4 (RCH)PAD get Luke Pedlar (2-year deal to 2028), R2 (ADE) - Pick 34An even trade
HAW get R6 (MEL) - Pick 107MEL get Bodie Ryan (1-year deal to 2027)An even trade
HAW get Josh Goater (1-year deal to 2027)NTH get F3 (PAD)An even trade
BRL get R2 (ESS) - Pick 21, R2 (GWS) - Pick 27ESS get Keidean Coleman (4-year deal to 2030), R2 (NTH) - Pick 25Favours Brisbane
Rivers and Viney to West Coast
MEL get R3 (WCE) - Pick 45, F2 (WCE), F4 (WCE), FF2 (WCE)WCE get Jack Viney (2-year deal to 2028), Trent Rivers (5-year deal to 2031), FF2 (MEL)Slightly favours West Coast
Brisbane and Western Bulldogs pick swap
BRL get F2 (WBD)WBD get R2 (BRL) - Pick 42, R3 (MEL) - Pick 53Lopsided towards Western Bulldogs
BRL get R2 (NTH) - Pick 25, R2 (GWS) - Pick 28GWS get R1 (BRL) - Pick 20, R3 (SYD) - Pick 59Slightly favours Brisbane
NTH+1.8Nick Blakey in, traded from SydneyHAW+1.5Zach Merrett in, traded from EssendonGEE+0.8Rowan Marshall in, traded from St KildaWCE+0.4Trent Rivers in, traded from MelbourneADE-1.3Taylor Walker out, retiredSYD-1.6Nick Blakey out, traded to North MelbourneMEL-2.2Steven May out, retiredGWS-3.8Lachie Whitfield out, traded to Carlton
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