Damian Barrett and Joe Pignataro bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.

Did the Hawks botch the trade deal to get Zach Merrett over the line? Are they in a stronger position going into 2026 than they were going into 2025? 

Dean Cox opens up about the tough conversations held with Will Hayward & Oli Florent. The Western Bulldogs have parted ways with their Norm Smith Medallist, Jason Johannisen. 

And, State of Origin footy is back!

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<a href="https://twitter.com/barrettdamian">Damian Barrett</a> and Joe Pignataro bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
Did the Hawks botch the trade deal to get Zach Merrett over the line? Are they in a stronger position going into 2026 than they were going into 2025?&nbsp;
Dean Cox opens up about the tough conversations held with Will Hayward &amp; Oli Florent. The Western Bulldogs have parted ways with their Norm Smith Medallist, Jason Johannisen.&nbsp;
And, State of Origin footy is back!
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Get the latest AFL news and storylines in 20 minutes every weekday morning as Damian Barrett and AFL.com.au's team of journalists cover the hottest topics on and off the field.

And every Wednesday, catch the midweek Round-Table, where Damo is joined by Nat Edwards, Josh Gabelich and Sarah Olle to debate everything happening around the league, on the field and off.

Get the latest AFL news and storylines in 20 minutes every weekday morning as Damian Barrett and AFL.com.au's team of journalists cover the hottest topics on and off the field.
And every Wednesday, catch the midweek Round-Table, where Damo is joined by Nat Edwards, Josh Gabelich and Sarah Olle to debate everything happening around the league, on the field and off.

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Hawks botch the non-compelling deal, Dogs farewell JJ, Swans on the hook 

Damian Barrett and Joel Peterson bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.

Damo has gone one on one with Collingwood coach Craig McRae and St Kilda coach Ross Lyon. We unpack both of those chats.

Can Dan Houston recapture his All-Australian form of 2023 and 2024 leading into 2026? Will Bobby Hill return to the fold this season?

Ross Lyon responds to Lions coach Chris Fagan, and the expectations on the Saints heading into this year. 

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<a href="https://twitter.com/barrettdamian">Damian Barrett</a> and Joel Peterson bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
Damo has gone one on one with Collingwood coach Craig McRae and St Kilda coach Ross Lyon. We unpack both of those chats.
Can Dan Houston recapture his All-Australian form of 2023 and 2024 leading into 2026? Will Bobby Hill return to the fold this season?
Ross Lyon responds to Lions coach Chris Fagan, and the expectations on the Saints heading into this year.&nbsp;
Subscribe to&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/afl-daily/id1558027370">AFL Daily</a>&nbsp;and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.

Houston can propel Collingwood a long way; Expectations is finals for St Kilda

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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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.&nbsp;
Subscribe to&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/afl-daily/id1558027370">AFL Daily</a>&nbsp;and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.

Our temperature test on the non-Victorian sides; Butters, Carr, Oliver, Curnow and Allen all on the agenda

Damian Barrett and Joel Peterson bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.

Which club has got the best midfield trio heading into 2026?

After another lean season in 2025, is this the year the Roos finally bounce and get themselves out of the bottom 4?

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<a href="https://twitter.com/barrettdamian">Damian Barrett</a> and Joel Peterson bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
Which club has got the best midfield trio heading into 2026?
After another lean season in 2025, is this the year the Roos finally bounce and get themselves out of the bottom 4?
Subscribe to&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/afl-daily/id1558027370">AFL Daily</a>&nbsp;and never miss an episode. Rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.

Hawks botch the non-compelling deal, Dogs farewell JJ, Swans on the hook

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