Essendon coach Brad Scott goes one on one with AFL.com.au's Cal Twomey.

Zach Merrett wanted out of the club during the trade period but in the end the trade fell over and he came back to the Bombers. He and the club has put that behind them now and they're looking forward to a strong 2026.

The Bombers had an injury crisis through 2025, Scott explains what they've done to go about changing their injury fortunes in 2026.

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Michael Whiting and Nathan Schmook bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.

We are taking a look at all eight non-Victorian sides a fortnight out from Opening Round.

Zak Butters is the biggest name in the free agency pool this year, as the Power have a new lease on life under coach Josh Carr.

The Giants will call it shrewd recruiting having Clayton Oliver given the amount of injuries the midfield has felt this summer.

Oscar Allen had his first hitout as a Lion this week plus there's an expectation the Swans are back in the finals in Dean Cox's second year.

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In this edition of Your Coach, St Kilda coach Ross Lyon hits back at critics of the Saints' off-season recruiting raid that landed four stars from other clubs including former Carlton ruck Tom De Koning.

He also discusses injury-prone forward Max King's prospects in 2026, the perceived pressure that comes with headline-grabbing contracts, and the role that Saints great Lenny Hayes will play at the club in 2026.

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