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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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Coaches of the AFL’s top two sides preview mouthwatering Thursday night clash

The minor premiership could be all but sealed with the eyes of the nation glued to the prime time fixture.
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Five trade targets for EVERY AFL team: St Kilda

Any of these five players would help boost the Saints up the ladder.
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Essendon legend blocks fans from early exit

Kevin Sheedy took drastic measures to keep supporters in seats at Marvel Stadium on Sunday.
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The 17 games set to shape the AFL Wildcard Round picture

There's 63 games remaining in the 2026 AFL season, but a handful have been deemed MORE significant than others.
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In-demand Lion roars, as SIX players yield maximum votes: AFL MVP

With the bye rounds now in the rearview, the Zero Hanger MVP race is taking shape.
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Sydney forward addresses future amid growing rival interest

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Junior’s big bag in “flu game” shatters local footy records

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Who are the 2026 All-Australian key forward contenders in the AFL?

There could be a few maiden AA blazers handed out at the end of the year.
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The AFL tweaked Brownlow Medal voting — but THREE bigger solutions still remain

Although access to statistics could improve accuracy, this doesn’t mean it solves all flaws in the current voting system.
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The AFL’s best Robin: Ranking every club’s second key forward

The supporting talls rarely steal the spotlight, but the league's best forward lines are built on elite partnerships.
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Should this Geelong player seek a trade for 2027?

He has proven he is too good for the VFL in 2026.
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Ranking the V/AFL’s most decorated bloodlines

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