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Scoop in September is a column focusing on the latest developments in the Australian Football League (AFL) during the end-of-season period. It highlights key movements such as player transfers and coaching changes, including Scott Pendlebury's move to Gold Coast, Zak Butters' intention to join Western Bulldogs, and the dismissal of Alastair Clarkson by North Melbourne. The column serves as a platform for Sam McClure to share insider information and analysis amidst the league's offseason activities.
Written by the local model on 2026-09-17,
using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the
same event (that is the story summary below).
Story summary
In September, as the Australian Football League (AFL) season approached its end, Sam McClure highlighted significant changes among AFL clubs in his column "Scoop in September." Notable moves include Scott Pendlebury reportedly heading north to join the Gold Coast Suns, while Zak Butters expressed interest in transferring to the Western Bulldogs. Additionally, the Kangaroos are actively searching for a new senior coach following the abrupt dismissal of Alastair Clarkson. These developments signal an active off-season period filled with player movements and coaching changes as teams prepare for the 2027 season.
Written for “Football Club Manager Exit” on 2026-09-17,
grounded in this article and the 0 other(s) covering the same event.
Spring has sprung, the weather’s improving, and we’re down to the pointy end of the AFL season.
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we → spring → season
It’s time for Scoop in September to shine.
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Scoop → ’ → September
After that, it’ll be grand final week, kicking off, of course, with all the glitz and glamour of Brownlow Medal night.
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it → kick → night
For the 14 clubs out of the premiership race, the planning for season 2027 is in full swing with post-season wakes, retirements, delistings and trade talk dominating the discourse.
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wakes → dominate → discourse
Scott Pendlebury is heading north to the Suns, Zak Butters has declared his desire to join the Western Bulldogs, but a deal still has to be negotiated, and the Kangaroos are starting their search for a new senior coach after the brutal sacking of Alastair Clarkson.
It all means there’s plenty of news about for our resident scoop, Sam McClure.
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It → head → scoop
This is his column; a place for all the news, training whispers, views and behind-the-scenes intel he can dig up from the busiest time of year on the AFL calendar.
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he → dig → calendar
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