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‘There had to be change’: Why Molloy had to leave Collingwood
AFLW star Chloe Molloy declares there’s not a hint of malice or drop of bad blood between her and her old side. But she knows leaving Collingwood was the right choice.
- by Marnie Vinall
Insight & Analysis
The chase is on: Who will end up with pick one and Harley Reid?
The trade period might be over, but the race for Reid is still on, with three clubs weighing up how they can secure the No.1 selection from West Coast.
Marc McGowan
Sports reporter
Why this version of the trade circus has Buckley’s chance of transforming clubs’ fortunes
The reality is, on exposed form, there does not appear to be a game-changing player who has changed clubs this AFL trade period.
Jake Niall
Chief football writer, The Age
Steven May described the Dees’ list as ‘unbelievable’. But is it?
Melbourne’s depth has taken a hit for the second straight trade period. Do the Demons still have the “unbelievable” list Steven May raves about?
Marc McGowan
Sports reporter
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AFL 2023
Spurred towards victory? Hawks coach Mitchell to spend time at Tottenham
After a busy trade period, Hawthorn coaches Sam Mitchell and Adrian Hickmott are in the UK to visit Tottenham Hotspur.
- by Peter Ryan
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AFL 2023
Demons player Joel Smith tested positive for cocaine; new Blues player faces drug possession charge
Joel Smith has been provisionally suspended after he returned a positive test for cocaine. Separately, Carlton revealed Elijah Hollands has been served with a notice to face court in relation to possession of an illicit substance.
- by Jake Niall, Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan