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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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FULL TIME: Gold Coast vs Hawthorn – Round 15, 2026

The Gold Coast Suns face the Hawthorn Hawks in Round 15 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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North Melbourne admits to frustrations with the Curtis-AFL-Simpkin saga

“We saw it as an apple, unfortunately they saw it as an orange.”
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FINAL TEAMS: Gold Coast vs Hawthorn – Round 15, 2026

TEAM NEWS: Gold Coast and Hawthorn have finalised their lineups for the match at People First Stadium. Who are you tipping to win?
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Richmond’s Yze reveals young gun to return, updates timeline on injured Tigers stars

The 20-year-old has had a horror run with injury but is expected to play his first game of 2026.
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“Work ethic is noticeable”: Experienced recruit on young Eagles

The defender has an important role to play in the coming weeks with a teammate sidelined.
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Special Investigation: Unspoken impact of the AFL mid-season draft and why it needs an overhaul

Figureheads from the VFL, SANFL and WAFL have given their assessment of the effect of the mid-season intake, and some changes that must occur.
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“Prototype AFL midfielder”: AFL Draft prospect flying up draft boards

The Sandringham midfielder has entered top 10 calculations.
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“Need three of him”: Akermanis on Lions AFL Draft prospect

The speedster is one of the most eye-catching players in the crop.
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How a role switch unearthed Melbourne recruit’s AFL dream

Joel Fitzgerald will debut for the Demons against Essendon, and his former coach gave insight into the change of his game, and why he'll have a long AFL career.
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“Intercepting is outstanding”: South Australian draft prospect rising sharply

He poses as a player to watch ahead of the Under-18s National Championships which kick off this weekend.
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3HAW149438113.5
4GEEL159636120.6
5MELB149536105.7
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7BL148632108.4
8WB14863290.7
9GC147728105.3
10STK146824102.4
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Top EIGHT AFL redemption stories ranked

These players are etched into football folklore for how they bounced back from their lowest points.
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Analysis: Is the hype real at Adelaide?

The Crows have won four of their last five games.
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AFL rankings revealed: Your club’s best DEF, MID, FWD, Rising Star and veteran

Who is leading your side in these five categories?
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The AFL needs a true Retro Round – this is why, and how, they should do it

The AFL Heritage Round lived a brief life between 2003 and 2007, and calls have come for its return, but how would it look?
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On top but terrified, scared and scarred: A glimpse into the thoughts of a Fremantle fan

Most teams at 12-1 would be filled to the brim with confidence, but Dockers fans know more than most how it all can fall apart.
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AFL State of Origin showdown: The ultimate NSW vs Queensland teams revealed

The NRL's State of Origin rivalry has captivated Australia for decades, but what would happen if New South Wales and Queensland's best AFL talent went head-to-head?
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