Joel Peterson and Josh Gabelich bring you this Saturday edition of AFL Daily.

Finn Maginness lacerated a kidney in Tasmania late in the 2025 season, for a brief period football took a back seat as he fought through the horrific injury and trauma that followed.

Gabo has unpacked the day of the injury, through to his return to the field and in career best form.

>>> Read Josh Gabelich's piece with Finn Maginness here

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Joel Peterson and Josh Gabelich bring you this Saturday edition of AFL Daily.
Finn Maginness lacerated a kidney in Tasmania late in the 2025 season, for a brief period football took a back seat as he fought through the horrific injury and trauma that followed.
Gabo has unpacked the day of the injury, through to his return to the field and in career best form.
<a href="https://www.afl.com.au/news/1507905/the-moment-a-hidden-injury-nearly-cost-hawthorn-hawks-finn-maginness-everything">&gt;&gt;&gt; Read Josh Gabelich's piece with Finn Maginness here</a>
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Story behind the story: Finn Maginness' return to career best form

Damian Barrett and Joel Peterson have the latest news on AFL Daily.  

Hawthorn and Collingwood play out the season's first draw last night at the MCG. Who walks away happier with their 2 points?

Richmond's injury list is dire at the moment with very little upside. A double header tonight headlined by the Showdown in SA.

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<a href="https://twitter.com/barrettdamian">Damian Barrett</a> and Joel Peterson have the latest news on AFL Daily.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Hawthorn and Collingwood play out the season's first draw last night at the MCG. Who walks away happier with their 2 points?
Richmond's injury list is dire at the moment with very little upside. A double header tonight headlined by the Showdown in SA.
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Pies & Hawks can't be split + Richmond's diabolical injuries

Michael Whiting, Nathan Schmook, Bharat Sundaresan and Emily Patterson bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.

A Showdown for the ages is set to take centre stage tomorrow night at the Adelaide Oval while the Gold Coast and Giants do battle in the Expansion Cup.

Fremantle are warm favourites when they face the Bulldogs tomorrow night and Oscar Allen will spend an extended amount of time on the sidelines. 

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Michael Whiting, Nathan Schmook, Bharat Sundaresan and Emily Patterson bring you the latest footy news on AFL Daily.
A Showdown for the ages is set to take centre stage tomorrow night at the Adelaide Oval while the Gold Coast and Giants do battle in the Expansion Cup.
Fremantle are warm favourites when they face the Bulldogs tomorrow night and Oscar Allen will spend an extended amount of time on the sidelines.&nbsp;
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Showdown for the ages, where's it going wrong at the SUNS, Freo favourites at Marvel

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Outgoing GWS CEO Dave Matthews

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Nat Edwards,Riley Beveridge and Damian Barrett discuss Wednesday’s biggest footy stories on the AFL Daily podcast.

On today's show: Damian Barrett supports Luke Beveridge’s candid comments on the state of the game, Riley Beveridge dissects the AFL’s draft changes, Melbourne have fronted the media after CEO Paul Guerra’s sacking, and the team reacts to AFL.com.au’s latest edition of the Top 25. Plus, regular segment Wednesday Wisdom.

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Nat Edwards, Riley Beveridge and Damian Barrett discuss Wednesday&rsquo;s biggest footy stories on the AFL Daily podcast.
On today's show: Damian Barrett supports Luke Beveridge&rsquo;s candid comments on the state of the game, Riley Beveridge dissects the AFL&rsquo;s draft changes, Melbourne have fronted the media after CEO Paul Guerra&rsquo;s sacking, and the team reacts to AFL.com.au&rsquo;s latest edition of the Top 25. Plus, regular segment Wednesday Wisdom.
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