AFL Editorial and Opinion

AFLX … and nine other mostly crazy AFL experiments

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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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The EJ Whitten Legends Game has undergone a facelift, although one former participant has slammed the changes!
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Pre-season set for further revamp with AFLX in the firing line

Stephen Marson -
“I’ve got an acronym for you. AFLX RIP.”
AFLX

Legends game gets AFLX overhaul

Mitch Keating -
The EJ Whitten clash is set to undergo a modern-day makeover.
AFLX

AFLX Quiz

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Take a crack at our AFLX quiz ahead of Friday's one-night tournament at Marvel Stadium.

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2026 AFL Fixtures & Schedule

FULL TIME: Bulldogs vs Richmond – Round 20, 2026

The Western Bulldogs face the Richmond Tigers in Round 20 of the 2026 AFL season. Follow the live scores, team lists, match statistics and key moments from the game at Marvel Stadium.
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Sunset: Carlton put the final nail in the coffin of Gold Coast’s limp AFL season

After a season of firsts last year, Gold Coast's spiral back into irrelevance has been stamped at Marvel Stadium.
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FULL TIME: GWS vs Sydney – Round 20, 2026

The GWS Giants face the Sydney Swans in Round 20 of the 2026 AFL season. Follow the live scores, team lists, match statistics and key moments from the game at ENGIE Stadium.
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Carlton’s milestone man has day cut short after soft tissue injury

Game 150 brought with it an ending as unfortunate as it was premature.
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Injury update on Collingwood’s co-captain after withdrawal from victory over the Crows

Scans upon the fiery defender's return to Melbourne have yielded positive results.
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No Elliott, no Hill, no worries? How Collingwood’s reshaped attack keeps firing

Pies forwards coach Tyson Goldsack details the formula behind the reshaped attack that has kept the Pies' season alive.
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How premiership Pie’s ACL injury inspired AFL coaching aspirations

An unexpected coaching opportunity during injury rehab set Tyson Goldsack on a new football path.
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Why Hawthorn can fit Ben King without sacrificing its structure – but it may come at a cost

Ben King’s arrival could accelerate the club’s premiership push while creating a difficult path for its emerging key forwards.
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The “ideal world” Merrett AFL trade package for Essendon

The Bombers' most glaring issues are well documented, and some of these deals could help them in the long term.
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Memo AFL: Let us in on your fixture secret. NOW!

Fans want clarity. The AFL wants maximum drama. How are we supposed to plan?
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AFL Lists

Uncharted waters: How every AFL expansion club’s inaugural coach ranked

Ken Hinkley will be out to summit a mountain he and every inaugural coach before him have failed to conquer.
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Five trade targets for EVERY AFL team: North Melbourne Kangaroos

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The best nicknames in AFL history ranked

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