Jordan Dawson wins record fourth consecutive Malcolm Blight Medal
Adelaide captain Jordan Dawson has become the first player in club history to win four Malcolm Blight Medals, claiming the award on Friday night for a fourth consecutive year. The 29-year-old polled 158 votes to finish ahead of breakout ruckman Lachlan McAndrew on 135 and forward Alex Neal-Bullen on 132. Wayne Milera and Izak Rankine rounded out the top five.
Max Gawn wins his fourth Keith 'Bluey' Truscott Memorial Trophy
Melbourne captain Max Gawn won his fourth Keith 'Bluey' Truscott Memorial Trophy on Friday night. Gawn polled 680 votes to finish ahead of runner-up Kysaiah Pickett on 611 and Tom Sparrow on 545. He joins Allan La Fontaine, Jim Stynes and Clayton Oliver as the only four-time best and fairest winners in the club's history.
Nick Daicos wins second E.W. Copeland Trophy
Nick Daicos has won his second E.W. Copeland Trophy as Collingwood's best and fairest player on Friday night. The 23-year-old polled 519 votes to finish ahead of his brother Josh Daicos on 365 votes and Darcy Cameron on 349. Daicos previously won the award in 2024, matching the two Copeland trophies won by his father Peter.
Lachie Neale joins Collingwood as an unrestricted free agent
Brisbane midfielder Lachie Neale has joined Collingwood as an unrestricted free agent on a three-year contract. The Lions received Pick 39 as Band 3 compensation for the 33-year-old, who won three premierships and two Brownlow Medals across eight seasons with the club.
Geelong beat Richmond by 34 points to take top spot
Geelong have moved to the top of the AFLW ladder after defeating Richmond by 34 points at Ikon Park on Friday night. The Cats kept the Tigers scoreless in the second half to secure a 7.12 (54) to 3.2 (20) victory, their seventh consecutive win. Chloe Scheer kicked three goals, while Georgie Prespakis collected a game-high 28 disposals.
Toby Greene joins Geelong as an unrestricted free agent
Greater Western Sydney captain Toby Greene has joined Geelong as an unrestricted free agent on a three-year deal. The Giants will receive Band 3 compensation, currently Pick 26, for the departing 33-year-old. Greene leaves GWS after 15 seasons, having played 282 games and kicked 450 goals.
Kieren Briggs joins Richmond on four-year free agency deal
Kieren Briggs has joined Richmond as an unrestricted free agent on a four-year deal running through 2030. The AFL confirmed Greater Western Sydney will receive a third-round selection, currently pick 46, as compensation for losing the 26-year-old ruckman. Briggs played 88 games and kicked 16 goals across eight seasons for the Giants after being recruited with pick 34 in the 2018 draft.
Essendon reject Hawthorn's opening trade offer for Zach Merrett
Essendon have rejected an opening trade offer from Hawthorn for former captain Zach Merrett, according to The Age. The Hawks reportedly offered picks 15 and 25 alongside a future second- or third-round selection for the midfielder. Merrett is contracted until the end of 2027 but remains keen to move after a proposed trade fell through last year.
Carlton signs Joel Amartey as an unrestricted free agent
Carlton has signed unrestricted free agent Joel Amartey from Sydney on the opening day of the free agency window. The Swans received Pick 36 as compensation for the key forward's departure. The move reunites Amartey with former Sydney teammates Will Hayward, Ollie Florent, George Hewett and Nic Newman at IKON Park.
Isaac Heeney wins third consecutive Bob Skilton Medal
Isaac Heeney has won his third consecutive Bob Skilton Medal as Sydney's club champion in absentia on Thursday night. He was among five players who did not attend the event following a club-imposed suspension for breaching behavioural standards after round 23. Heeney polled 431 votes to finish ahead of Brodie Grundy on 400 and Charlie Curnow on 398.