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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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Another big name has pulled the pin on AFLX.

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Heartbreak at the SCG as Swans escape

It was a dramatic last two minutes in St Kilda’s clash with Sydney.
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FULL TIME: Essendon vs Carlton – Round 13, 2026

The Essendon Bombers face the Carlton Blues 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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FULL TIME: Sydney vs St Kilda – Round 13, 2026

The Sydney Swans face the St Kilda Saints in Round 13 of the 2026 AFL season. Follow the live scores, team lists, match statistics and key moments from the game at SCG.
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Sydney defender suffers another concussion

It occurred in Sydney’s clash with St Kilda.
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AFL Draft: Lowdown from Victorian pathway trial game

An unheralded Sandringham Dragon was the standout.
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"There's a bit of a crazy streak in there... (the Worners) don't lack courage, there's no doubt about that. They don't take a step back."
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Every AFL club’s most irreplaceable player in 2026

The best player isn't always the hardest to replace. We identify the one star each AFL club can least afford to lose.
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AFL given possible 20th team location

Would this be the right spot for the – inevitable – 20th club in the league?
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Ranking the top 10 most improved players of 2026 AFL season

Adelaide and Fremantle are the only clubs with more than one player on the list.
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Bye-bye full footy weekends: The AFL’s 37 snoozy days

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Some massive names miss out as Akermanis counts down from 10 to 1.
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TEN names due for Australian Football Hall of Fame entry

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