Damian Barrett and Nat Edwards bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
Will extended time off during the off-season become the norm for senior coaches after both Chris Scott and Craig McRae have done so this summer.
Collingwood will roll into 2026 with the "too old" narrative while the Hawks winning record will be up against it without Will Day for the first half of the season.
Plus, the build up to State of Origin this Saturday continues.
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