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Max Gawn open to Tasmania if Melbourne talks fail

By Drooid · Oct 26, 2026, 6:21 AM UTC · How we work

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Max Gawn Wants Melbourne

Max Gawn says he wants to finish his AFL career with Melbourne.
Gawn is off contract in 2027 but remains a key 33-year-old ruckman.
Gawn praised Melbourne’s “brutal” list-management decision that sent Jack Viney to West Coast Eagles.
Gawn would consider offers from clubs such as Tasmania if Melbourne talks fail.
His pre-season includes cycling with Cadel Evans and “Everesting” Willunga Hill 39.5 times in 21 hours.

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AFL Hosts Gather Round

The AFL will host six Gather Round games at Adelaide Oval beginning 8 April 2027.
The Adelaide Crows open the weekend against the Brisbane Lions, seeking revenge for their 2026 semi-final loss.
Friday night’s marquee clash pits Sydney against Collingwood, while Saturday night features Fremantle versus Hawthorn.
South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas announced an inaugural Players Parade on Friday, timed with the Easter school holidays.

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Dean Solomon Joins Suns

Dean Solomon was appointed assistant coach under Damien Hardwick at the Gold Coast Suns.
Solomon spent 2011-2020 on the Suns’ staff, including three interim games in 2017.
He left Essendon’s board a year ago after a 1-win-in-12 stop-gap coaching stint.
Solomon turned down another role after Essendon named Mark McVeigh senior coach for 2027.
Solomon noted the role aligns with his family’s Northern NSW home, keeping him at elite coaching.

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Max Gawn Wants Melbourne

Max Gawn says he wants to finish his AFL career with Melbourne.
Gawn is off contract in 2027 but remains a key 33-year-old ruckman.
Gawn praised Melbourne’s “brutal” list-management decision that sent Jack Viney to West Coast Eagles.
Gawn would consider offers from clubs such as Tasmania if Melbourne talks fail.
His pre-season includes cycling with Cadel Evans and “Everesting” Willunga Hill 39.5 times in 21 hours.

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