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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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AFLX

EJ Whitten Legends Game becomes ‘EJX’

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AFLX

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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All the info for Friday night's AFLX tournament is here.
AFLX

Tom McDonald withdrawals from AFLX

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Another big name has pulled the pin on AFLX.

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AFL Team Line-Ups

AFL Teams Round 12 2026: Confirmed line-ups, ins and outs

The teams are in for Friday and Saturday's games.
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FULL TIME: Carlton vs Geelong – Round 12, 2026

The Carlton Blues face the Geelong Cats in Round 12 of the 2026 AFL season. Follow the live scores, team lists, match statistics and key moments from the game at MCG.
Injuries & Suspensions

Saints midfielder setback confirmed

The injury occurred on Thursday night.
AFL Team Line-Ups

FINAL TEAMS: Carlton vs Geelong – Round 12, 2026

TEAM NEWS: Carlton and Geelong have finalised their lineups for the match at MCG. Who are you tipping to win?
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Revealed: Famous name headlines Victorian squads

See the Vic Metro and Vic Country squads for the 2026 Under-16s champs.
Essendon Bombers

Key figures depart as Essendon fallout continues

It follows Brad Scott’s sacking earlier in the week.
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“If I can’t crack into a team within six months, I’m happy to shake hands and call it even and go our separate ways.”
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Hawthorn star Jasmine Fleming is committed to creating opportunities for the next generation.
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“Break the game open”: What to expect from leading Mid-Season Draft contender

There are multiple Tasmanians in the frame to be selected.
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Craft of the Draft

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“Threw me straight out of the plane”: A Bulldog recalls scary team-building ploy

"The instructor just went 'whooska' and threw me straight out of the plane."
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Ranking the top SEVEN crazy AFL motivational ploys

There has been plenty of eyebrow-raising motivational tactics, including jumping out of a plane and walking on hot coals.
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James Hird YES or NO? Zero Hanger’s team has its say

Should the former Essendon great get a second go at the helm of the Bombers?
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Ranking the top 10 journeymen in AFL right now

Forwards dominate the list, making up more than half of the top 10.
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Essendon embarrassment as Scott-Merrett handling the perfect snapshot of Bombers’ dysfunction

A former captain can stay. A contracted coach can go.
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Essendon or Carlton? Who would we rather coach?

Zero Hanger's writers have their say on which senior coaching position is the most appealing.
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The 12 names who could take over the Essendon coaching role

A range of candidates could be brought into the club, including a favourite son.
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