It was a disappointing end to the 2025 campaign for the Adelaide Crows. After finishing the home and away season on top of the ladder, they failed to make any form of impact in September.

Cal Twomey goes one on one with Crows coach Matthew Nicks reflecting on what went wrong in September. The suspension Izak Rankine faced to close out the year. And, what will be different about the line up leading into 2026.

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It was a disappointing end to the 2025 campaign for the Adelaide Crows. After finishing the home and away season on top of the ladder, they failed to make any form of impact in September.
Cal Twomey goes one on one with Crows coach Matthew Nicks reflecting on what went wrong in September. The suspension Izak Rankine faced to close out the year. And, what will be different about the line up leading into 2026.
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Your Coach 2026 - Matthew Nicks reflects on the 2025 finals series, Izak Rankine & how they can improve this year

Essendon coach Brad Scott goes one on one with AFL.com.au's Cal Twomey.

Zach Merrett wanted out of the club during the trade period but in the end the trade fell over and he came back to the Bombers. He and the club has put that behind them now and they're looking forward to a strong 2026. 

The Bombers had an injury crisis through 2025, Scott explains what they've done to go about changing their injury fortunes in 2026.

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Essendon coach Brad Scott goes one on one with AFL.com.au's Cal Twomey.
Zach Merrett wanted out of the club during the trade period but in the end the trade fell over and he came back to the Bombers. He and the club has put that behind them now and they're looking forward to a strong 2026.&nbsp;
The Bombers had an injury crisis through 2025, Scott explains what they've done to go about changing their injury fortunes in 2026.
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Your Coach 2026 - Brad Scott on mending Zach Merrett's relationship with the club, being aggressive at the trade table

In this edition of Your Coach, St Kilda coach Ross Lyon hits back at critics of the Saints' off-season recruiting raid that landed four stars from other clubs including former Carlton ruck Tom De Koning. 

He also discusses injury-prone forward Max King's prospects in 2026, the perceived pressure that comes with headline-grabbing contracts, and the role that Saints great Lenny Hayes will play at the club in 2026. 

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In this edition of Your Coach, St Kilda coach Ross Lyon hits back at critics of the Saints' off-season recruiting raid that landed four stars from other clubs including former Carlton ruck Tom De Koning.&nbsp;
He also discusses injury-prone forward Max King's prospects in 2026, the perceived pressure that comes with headline-grabbing contracts, and the role that Saints great Lenny Hayes will play at the club in 2026.&nbsp;
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Your Coach 2026 - Ross Lyon on critics of St Kilda's spending spree, Max King's future

Andrew McQualter heads into his second year in charge of the Eagles with a firmer grasp on his surroundings.

In this edition, McQualter discusses how the Eagles are building out their list, what Harley Reid can learn from Dustin Martin and the player that has amazed the coach.

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Andrew McQualter heads into his second year in charge of the Eagles with a firmer grasp on his surroundings.
In this edition, McQualter discusses how the Eagles are building out their list, what Harley Reid can learn from Dustin Martin and the player that has amazed the coach.
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Your Coach 2026 - Andrew McQualter discusses what Harley Reid can learn from Dustin Martin

In this edition of Your Coach, GWS coach Adam Kingsley is confident that despite the past 4 finals losses, the Giants can take the step that's proven elusive during September in recent years.

The addition of Clayton Oliver to the star-studded midfield, Aaron Cadman is coming on in leaps and bounds plus growing the game in Greater Western Sydney.

Note this was recorded in the days before Tom Green's ACL injury

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In this edition of Your Coach, GWS coach Adam Kingsley is confident that despite the past 4 finals losses, the Giants can take the step that's proven elusive during September in recent years.
The addition of Clayton Oliver to the star-studded midfield, Aaron Cadman is coming on in leaps and bounds plus growing the game in Greater Western Sydney.
Note this was recorded in the days before Tom Green's ACL injury
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Your Coach 2026 - Adam Kingsley has confidence that the Giants can win it all

Josh Carr enters his first season in charge of the Port Adelaide Football Club.

In this episode of the Your Coach podcast series, Carr sits down with Cal Twomey to discuss the obvious differences in stepping up to the senior coaching role as opposed to an assistant coach.

The discussions and attempts to keep Zak Butters at the club beyond this year, Jason Horne-Francis in a race against time to be ready for the clubs first game plus the return of club legend Stuart Dew to the coaching ranks.

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Josh Carr enters his first season in charge of the Port Adelaide Football Club.
In this episode of the Your Coach podcast series, Carr sits down with Cal Twomey to discuss the obvious differences in stepping up to the senior coaching role as opposed to an assistant coach.
The discussions and attempts to keep Zak Butters at the club beyond this year, Jason Horne-Francis in a race against time to be ready for the clubs first game plus the return of club legend Stuart Dew to the coaching ranks.
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Your Coach 2026 - Josh Carr taking the Power's coaching reins, keeping Zak Butters

Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan is aiming for a three-peat in 2026. 

On this edition of Your Coach, the back to back premiership coach discusses the acquisitions of Sam Draper and Oscar Allen to the club, while losing Cal Ah Chee to the Adelaide Crows.

Zac Bailey is a free agent this year, he is hopeful of retaining the Lions forward/mid and makes comment about the current lay of the land when it comes to player contracts.

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Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan is aiming for a three-peat in 2026.&nbsp;
On this edition of Your Coach, the back to back premiership coach discusses the acquisitions of Sam Draper and Oscar Allen to the club, while losing Cal Ah Chee to the Adelaide Crows.
Zac Bailey is a free agent this year, he is hopeful of retaining the Lions forward/mid and makes comment about the current lay of the land when it comes to player contracts.
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Your Coach 2026 - Chris Fagan talks player contracts, Kiddy Coleman & losing Cal Ah Chee to Adelaide

Dean Cox heads into his second season in charge of the Swans.

The Swans are well-balanced, and well-placed to attack this year head on after facing unique challenges at this point 12 months ago. 

Charlie Curnow has joined the club in a high-publicized trade. Callum Mills and Errol Gulden have themselves primed for a big 2026 plus the addition of premiership winning coach Simon Goodwin to the coaching box is only going to give Cox even more confidence going into the clubs season opener against Carlton. 

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Dean Cox heads into his second season in charge of the Swans.
The Swans are well-balanced, and well-placed to attack this year head on after facing unique challenges at this point 12 months ago.&nbsp;
Charlie Curnow has joined the club in a high-publicized trade. Callum Mills and Errol Gulden have themselves primed for a big 2026 plus the addition of premiership winning coach Simon Goodwin to the coaching box is only going to give Cox even more confidence going into the clubs season opener against Carlton.&nbsp;
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Your Coach 2026 - Dean Cox on Curnow, coaching additions and the unique challenge of 2025

The Eagles enter 2025 under the guidance of new coach Andrew McQualter.

"Mini" has spent the pre-season implementing his new set of expectations for the side that has struggled in the past few seasons. 

The mix of youth coming through the ranks, plus the inclusion of dual Richmond premiership players sees the Eagles head into Round 1 with a nice mix of experience and youth. 

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The Eagles enter 2025 under the guidance of new coach Andrew McQualter.
"Mini" has spent the pre-season implementing his new set of expectations for the side that has struggled in the past few seasons.&nbsp;
The mix of youth coming through the ranks, plus the inclusion of dual Richmond premiership players sees the Eagles head into Round 1 with a nice mix of experience and youth.&nbsp;
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Your Coach 2025 - Andrew McQualter

Collingwood missed out on the finals after winning the premiership by % only in 2024. 

Injuries to key players, off-field instability, the season only got going in fits and spurts for the Magpies. They're looking to hit the ground running in 2025. 

Hear McRae go one-on-one with Damian Barrett. 

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Collingwood missed out on the finals after winning the premiership by % only in 2024.&nbsp;
Injuries to key players, off-field instability, the season only got going in fits and spurts for the Magpies. They're looking to hit the ground running in 2025.&nbsp;
Hear McRae go one-on-one with Damian Barrett.&nbsp;
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Your Coach 2025 - Craig McRae

Ahead of the upcoming Toyota AFL season, hear directly from your club’s coach as they go one-on-one with our AFL Media journalists, answering all the burning questions in the lead up to the first bounce of the season.

Ahead of the upcoming Toyota AFL season, hear directly from your club’s coach as they go one-on-one with our AFL Media journalists, answering all the burning questions in the lead up to the first bounce of the season.

Your Coach - an AFL podcast

Hear directly from those in charge, as AFL.com.au journalists sit down with coaches from across the league on the eve of the season.

Hear directly from those in charge, as AFL.com.au journalists sit down with coaches from across the league on the eve of the season.

Your Coach - an AFL.com.au podcast

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