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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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Final AFLX squads, player nicknames and fixture revealed

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Tom McDonald withdrawals from AFLX

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Another big name has pulled the pin on AFLX.

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MRO news: Collingwood star to face lengthy ban

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2026 AFL Fixtures & Schedule

FULL TIME: Richmond vs Carlton – Round 17, 2026

The Richmond Tigers face the Carlton Blues in Round 17 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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AFL Draft: Star prospect’s injury setback at U18s champs confirmed

The injury occurred in Friday's game at Marvel Stadium.
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FULL TIME: Gold Coast vs Collingwood – Round 17, 2026

The Gold Coast Suns face the Collingwood Magpies in Round 17 of the 2026 AFL season. Follow the live scores, team lists, match statistics and key moments from the game at People First Stadium.
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Star Docker injured as GWS break AFL’s biggest win-streak

Fremantle’s hot run off form has been brought to a close.
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Junior’s big bag in “flu game” shatters local footy records

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Ranking the V/AFL’s most decorated bloodlines

With a prestigious record set to be matched this weekend, take a look at footy's finest families.
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Five trade targets for EVERY AFL team: GWS Giants

Would these pieces be of Giant service to GWS in 2027?
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Using the AFL’s new Brownlow Medal voting data, a model predicts the 2026 leader

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Memo AFL rule makers: Scrap the lasso, let’s pay tribute to Australia

The lasso is a slap in the face to all Australians. Why pay tribute to US cowboys?
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The easy fix to improve AFL lasso rule

There is one element of the lasso rule which continues to frustrate fans.
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