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AFLX … and nine other mostly crazy AFL experiments

The code rarely shies away from opportunities to try something new, but needle movers haven’t always nailed the brief.
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EJ Whitten Legends Game becomes ‘EJX’

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Pre-season set for further revamp with AFLX in the firing line

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“I’ve got an acronym for you. AFLX RIP.”
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Legends game gets AFLX overhaul

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The EJ Whitten clash is set to undergo a modern-day makeover.
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Final AFLX squads, player nicknames and fixture revealed

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Tom McDonald withdrawals from AFLX

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The Hawthorn Hawks face the Western Bulldogs in Round 13 of the 2026 AFL season. Follow the live scores, team lists, match statistics and key moments from the game at MCG.
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Injury news: Brisbane star’s sideline timeline revealed

The Lions’ injury list is getting longer and longer.
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AFL confirms decision on Fremantle star’s staging act

He was cited for an incident against Brisbane.
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The AFL rucks battling with the rule changes

A reigning best-and-fairest winner and a cult figure have fallen victim to the AFL's ruck rule changes, and one is having a drastic impact on a team's premiership hopes.
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