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Zero Hanger @zerohanger.bsky.social · 41m

Who are the best delisted free agents worthy of a second chance? We've matched 10 with a new club...

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Zero Hanger @zerohanger.bsky.social · 1h

The Trade Period implications on the AFL Draft were significant, reshaping the order and setting some clubs up for matched bids.

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Zero Hanger @zerohanger.bsky.social · 1h

There are 10 standout names who will be on the radar of rivals in 2026.

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Zero Hanger @zerohanger.bsky.social · 2h

The 204cm talent has his sights set on an AFL lifeline. #AFL

Tasmania add third ex-Swan to VFL squad

The 204cm talent has his sights set on an AFL lifeline.

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Zero Hanger @zerohanger.bsky.social · 2h

The Demons have cut their list back further. #AFL

Melbourne add to off-season exits with latest list call

The Demons have cut their list back further.

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Zero Hanger @zerohanger.bsky.social · 2h

A call has been made on the future of three Lions. #AFL

Brisbane reach decision on off-contract trio

A call has been made on the future of three Lions.

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Zero Hanger @zerohanger.bsky.social · 3h

St Kilda have announced further list cuts.

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Zero Hanger @zerohanger.bsky.social · 3h

"We did look at a few others." #AFL

Victorian club's "significant play" for Adelaide star revealed

"We did look at a few others."

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Zero Hanger @zerohanger.bsky.social · 4h

The Magpies have bolstered their coaching ranks with a familiar face. #AFL

Collingwood secure return of premiership defender

The Magpies have bolstered their coaching ranks with a familiar face.

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Zero Hanger @zerohanger.bsky.social · 5h

Nathan Buckley has returned to the coaching ranks, but what impact will it have on his Tasmania aspirations and media role?

STORY >>> zerohanger.com/uirqh #AFL

Zero Hanger @zerohanger.bsky.social · 6h

More than 60 players remain off-contract for 2026. #AFL

The 61 players left in AFL limbo following the trade period

More than 60 players remain off-contract for 2026.

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Zero Hanger @zerohanger.bsky.social · 6h

“We knew there’d be a media pile on, that’s what happens.” #AFL

"The facts changed": St Kilda explain backflip on Leek Aleer play

“We knew there’d be a media pile on, that’s what happens.”

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Zero Hanger @zerohanger.bsky.social · 6h

The defender played all four games at the U18s National Championships for South Australia this year. #AFL

Little-known South Australian on AFL Draft radar

The defender played all four games at the U18s National Championships for South Australia this year.

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Zero Hanger @zerohanger.bsky.social · 7h

A club-by-club breakdown of how your team's draft plans might take shape. #AFL

How the trade period has impacted your AFL team's draft plans

A club-by-club breakdown of how your team's draft plans might take shape.

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Zero Hanger @zerohanger.bsky.social · 8h

Both clubs have spoken following the failed Zach Merrett trade.

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Zero Hanger @zerohanger.bsky.social · 8h

Trade period over, all systems go for the AFL DRAFT

Catch up on our TOP 50 prospects >>> zerohanger.com/qoyuc #AFL

Zero Hanger @zerohanger.bsky.social · 8h

The Blues were eventually satisfied with a trade deal that saw them part with a star forward, but, maybe, not everyone at Princes Park would be happy. #AFL

Curnow trade a win-win for Carlton and Sydney, but there's one loser

The Blues were eventually satisfied with a trade deal that saw them part with a star forward, but, maybe, not everyone at Princes Park would be happy.

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Zero Hanger @zerohanger.bsky.social · 9h

"Any restrictions we would be loath to dive into." #AFL

Player power vs club control: AFLPA opposes limit on contract lengths

"Any restrictions we would be loath to dive into."

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Zero Hanger @zerohanger.bsky.social · 9h

Callum Ah Chee remains committed to returning to his home state. #AFL

"Zero chance": Both clubs speak on failed Ah Chee trade

Callum Ah Chee remains committed to returning to his home state.

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Zero Hanger @zerohanger.bsky.social · 10h

Needle movers aplenty populate the list of players due to sign contracts at the end of next season. #AFL

The 10 big 2026 off-contract players and the rival AFL teams that could circle

Needle movers aplenty populate the list of players due to sign contracts at the end of next season.

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Zero Hanger @zerohanger.bsky.social · 10h

The names who could earn career lifelines, and the clubs that might pounce👇 #AFL

Pairing 10 delisted free agents with a new AFL team for 2026

The names who could earn career lifelines, and the clubs that might pounceð

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Zero Hanger @zerohanger.bsky.social · 11h

The setback will eat into the midfielder's pre-season. #AFL

Port Adelaide star undergoes surgery

The setback will eat into the midfielder's pre-season.

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Zero Hanger @zerohanger.bsky.social · 12h

The former Collingwood coach is deemed the favourite for the inaugural Devils job. #AFL

What Nathan Buckley's appointment at Geelong means for Tasmania

The former Collingwood coach is deemed the favourite for the inaugural Devils job.

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Zero Hanger @zerohanger.bsky.social · 13h

A total of 21 picks for the 2026 and 2027 drafts, including three first-round selections, were traded before Wednesday's deadline.

YOUR CLUB'S PICKS >>> zerohanger.com/gtxco #AFL

Zero Hanger @zerohanger.bsky.social · 14h

Why an emerging star found staying at Gold Coast in 2026 "difficult" 👇

STORY >>> zerohanger.com/sjuhb #AFL