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Aussie Rules has a card culture all its own, built on decades of Select Australia releases.
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The annual Footy Stars set is the centrepiece of the AFL hobby, sitting alongside the kid-friendly Teamcoach cards that turn up in newsagents each season. Collectors chase the Luminous base and its parallels, low-numbered premium inserts, and the signature predictor cards (Brownlow, Coleman and Rising Star) that pay off when a player's season delivers. Case hits like the Golden Ticket redemption and hobby-exclusive inserts are the cards that get a club's supporters talking. Because the checklist resets every year, rookies and first-season signatures are a perennial focus, and values shift with form, finals and Brownlow nights. This page keeps tabs on AFL releases, notable pulls and market movement. Use CardLoft to identify any Footy Stars card and value it instantly, then trade with the collectors in your league.
Collingwood legend speaks following last game
“That’s it for me and what a ride it’s been.”
Collingwood coach shares what he said to crestfallen forward
“Don’t carry it.”
Western Bulldogs coach on where the game was won
“It hasn’t been a hallmark of our game.”
Collingwood champion Scott Pendlebury makes bombshell 2027 call
The AFL's all-time games record holder has decided on his playing future.
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It was an interesting moment in a thrilling contest.
“Fair degree of interest”: The four Coburg Lions stars AFL clubs should consider
AFL recruiters are beginning to look at state-league stars, and with Tasmania's entrance looming, that interest will "amplify".
Collingwood coach asked about veteran’s future
It will be one of the most fascinating parts of Collingwood’s off-season.
Jagga Smith endorses “amazing” forward as Carlton’s September secret weapon
A rejuvenated goalsneak has earned the Rising Star's praise ahead of Wildcard weekend.
“Should have been play on”: Western Bulldogs coach on THAT big moment
He expressed his view in the post match press conference.
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Humble in victory, gracious in defeat.
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Every player from 1-46 rated.
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Every player from 1-46 rated.
Western Bulldogs steal wildcard win as Magpies’ Membrey misses shot after siren
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Western Bulldogs player off for entire first half
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Western Bulldogs v Collingwood Magpies: AFL wildcard final – live
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It comes as he prepares to watch Wildcard Round from the sidelines.
Collingwood defender reveals return-to-play timeline
It comes ahead of a do-or-die final.
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He is part of one academy but is set to follow in his father's footsteps.