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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.

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Zak Butters' Final Port Adelaide Cards: Collector's Guide
Port Adelaide's Zak Butters officially moved to the Western Bulldogs on 9 Oct 2026. Every confirmed 2026 Footy Stars and Teamcoach card in his last Power set.
Zach Merrett's Last Essendon Cards: Collector's Guide
Zach Merrett traded to Hawthorn. This collector's guide covers his final Essendon cards: 2026 Footy Stars #62, Teamcoach #76, and the best vintage picks.
Lachie Neale's Last Brisbane Lions Cards: Collector's Guide
Lachie Neale's 2026 Select AFL Footy Stars and Teamcoach cards are his last as a Brisbane Lion. Every confirmed card, insert, and rarity, all right here.
Scott Pendlebury Collingwood Cards: Collector's Guide
Scott Pendlebury's trade to Gold Coast makes his 2026 Select AFL Footy Stars cards his last in black and white. Here's which Collingwood cards to chase.
Brisbane Lions 2026 Premiers Card Set: Buyer's Guide
The 2026 Brisbane Lions AFL Premiers card set is on sale now at AU$49. 25 gold foil cards, 4,000 sets, free shipping. Here's what to know before you order.
Nick Daicos 2026 Brownlow: What It Means for His Cards
Nick Daicos smashed the Brownlow Medal record with 47 votes. Here's every 2026 AFL Footy Stars card to know, including the Predictor that just activated.
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