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There have been plenty of big names who have changed clubs since the end of the AFL season.

AFLCommentsPremium26 recycled AFL players who will change their clubs in 2026

There have been plenty of big names who have changed clubs since the end of the AFL season. Here are 26 players who will help to transform their new clubs throughout the 2026 season.

Craig O'Donoghue

Buddy and Jesinta Franklin have been given the ultimate Christmas present.

EntertainmentCommentsAFL legend and Aussie model make massive Xmas announcement

Buddy and Jesinta Franklin have been given the ultimate Christmas present.

Troy de Ruyter

Jules Neale has jumped on a plane to WA for some time away to heal following her marriage breakdown with Lachie Neale surfaced on social media last week.

AFLNeale’s sad post from WA after shock marriage collapse

Jules Neale has taken to social media with a life update following her marriage drama with Lachie Neale.

Kellie Balaam

Jules Neale commented on Tess Crosley’s Instagram picture after revealing an ‘unimaginable betrayal’.

AFLVideoThe photo that made Jules Neale lash out amid marriage drama

New details have emerged after the wife of AFL star Lachie Neale revealed she had ‘been betrayed in the most unimaginable way’.

Taylor Renouf

Adam Griffiths, Nat Fyfe and Mitch Marsh provided some of the biggest quotes of 2025.

SportCommentsThe 10 biggest WA sporting quotes of 2025

From the profound and emotional to the hilarious and downright bizarre, here are some of the words that defined a massive year in WA sport.

Chris Robinson

Campbell Chesser says he needed a fresh start after four years at West Coast. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

AFLPremiumEagles wingman's point to prove after switch to Carlton

Cursed by injuries during his four years at West Coast, wingman Campbell Chesser simply has a point to prove to himself after moving to Carlton.

Oliver Caffrey

Former Docker Michael Walter’s outstanding reputation proved to be one of the most crucial reasons the AFL agreed to provide funding so WA Football could appoint him as Indigenous and Multicultural Relationship Manager.

AFLCommentsPremiumAFL jumped at chance to help WA Football to sign Sonny

Michael Walters’ reputation is so strong that when WA Football asked the AFL for funding to hire the ex-Docker so he could develop Indigenous and multicultural talent, they didn’t need to be asked twice.

Craig O'Donoghue

Geelong coach Chris Scott has signed a three-year contract extension with the Cats. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumNew deal to put Cats boss among AFL coaching greats

Two-time AFL premiership coach Chris Scott has signed a three-year contract extension with Geelong, tying him to the club until the end of 2029.

Shayne Hope

Jules and Lachie Neale celebrate the Lion's premiership win in 2024.

‘Try to heal’VideoCommentsAFL WAG claims ‘unimaginable’ betrayal in marriage

Jules Neale has released a statement after reports she was working through marriage issues.

Zach Margolius

Michael Walters will keep working in footy.

AFLCommentsPremiumRetired Fremantle Dockers star announces new job in footy

Retired AFL stars are always highly sought after for jobs in footy because of their experience and skill, and now one of Fremantle’s biggest names has announced a new job.

Craig O'Donoghue

West Coast superstar Harley Reid has confirmed his commitment to Perth in bricks and mortar by buying a home worth almost $3 million.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumHarley Reid purchases $3m home in expensive Perth suburb

West Coast superstar Harley Reid has confirmed his commitment to Perth in bricks and mortar by buying a home worth almost $3 million. 

Kim Macdonald & Jackson Barrett

Zach Merrett is the latest big name to be selected for next year's State of Origin clash in Perth.

AFLCommentsPremiumAFL Origin to be Bomber's first game since failed trade

Essendon star Zach Merrett has been selected for Victoria, meaning February's State of Origin will be his first game since attempting to leave the Bombers.

Anna Harrington

Trent Rivers of the Demons celebrates a goal.

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
AFL OriginCommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Trent Rivers set to reunite with Luke Jackson

Melbourne midfielder in waiting Trent Rivers doesn’t mind where he plays in February’s AFL Origin match against Victoria at Optus Stadium. Pulling on the Black Swan is enough.

Glen Quartermain

The victim of the Tom Silvagni rape crime has issued a powerful statement the day after Silvagni received his jail sentence.

POWERFUL STATEMENTVideoNew details emerge in Silvagni rape case as victim speaks out

The victim has issued a powerful statement as a ‘war’ rages between two famous AFL families.

Cameron Noakes

Premiership winners BrandonStarcevich and CallumAh Chee have been picked in WA's Origin squad. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumStarcevich eyes Origin return after grand final knock

West Coast recruit Brandon Starcevich has been named alongside former Brisbane Lions teammate Callum Ah Chee in the WA squad to take on Victoria.

Shayne Hope

Brisbane premiership teammates Brandon Starcevich and Callum Ah Chee will be reunited in the West Australian squad.

AFL OriginCommentsPremiumPort sharpshooter Mitch Georgiades to don Black Swan

Brisbane premiership teammates Brandon Starcevich and Callum Ah Chee will be reunited in the West Australian squad for next February’s AFL Origin clash with Victoria at Optus Stadium.

Glen Quartermain

Forward Aaron Cadman has big plans for the GWS Giants. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumI want to be GWS captain: Aaron Cadman's 'master plan'

Returning to his home in Victoria is no longer a part of Aaron Cadman's master plan, with the rising GWS star daring to dream in the club's premiership chase.

Joanna Guelas

Pat Voss has signed a long term contract.

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
AFLCommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
I’m humbled: Voss rejects free agency and signs until 2030

Fremantle star Pat Voss has signed a long term deal to remain a Docker and has told The West Australian in an exclusive interview precisely why he turned his back on the chance to become a free agent.

Craig O'Donoghue

Former Richmond player Marlion Pickett plead guilty to possessing tens of thousands in dirty cash and helping his friends launder more than $300,000 stolen in a string of burglaries.

CourtsPremiumAFL star avoids jail by ‘knife edge’ for dirty cash crimes

Former Richmond player Marlion Pickett admitted possessing tens of thousands in dirty cash and helping his friends launder more than $300,000 stolen in a string of burglaries.

Caleb Runciman

St Kilda forward Max King has had more surgery on his troublesome knee. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumInjury-plagued St Kilda star undergoes more surgery

Star St Kilda forward Max King has had a fourth operation on his problematic knee in 2025, delaying his return to Saints training even further.

Oliver Caffrey

The AFL commission has confirmed list and draft concessions for the Tasmania Devils' women's team. (Chris Kidd/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumList, draft concessions for AFLW Devils revealed

The AFL commission has released list build rules and concessions for the Tasmania Devils women's team ahead of their entry in 2028.

Ethan James

Matthew Nicks has signed a contract to remain Adelaide's coach until the end of the 2027 AFL season. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumCoach's contract extension something to Crow about

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks has been given a contract extension, locking him in as the Crows' boss until the end of the 2027 AFL season.

Steve Larkin

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BREAKINGPremiumAFL star’s son jailed for ‘insidious’ rapes

The youngest son of a prominent AFL family has learnt his fate for the “insidious” rape and deception of a woman.

Liam Beatty

Former Swan Colin O'Riordan is the new coach of Sydney's AFLW side. (Craig Golding/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumSwans create Irish history with new AFLW coach

Sydney's new AFLW coach Colin O'Riordan will create history as the first Irish person to lead a men's or women's AFL team.

Oliver Caffrey