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.
AFLX

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!
AFLX

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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AFL Draft

“Virtually straight away”: Top AFL Draft prospect backed for immediate impact

“He’s going to pick up the concepts at AFL level really quickly.”
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2026 AFL Fixtures & Schedule

FULL TIME: Hawthorn vs North Melbourne – Round 21, 2026

The Hawthorn Hawks face the North Melbourne Kangaroos in Round 21 of the 2026 AFL season. Follow the live scores, team lists, match statistics and key moments from the game at UTAS Stadium.
Craft of the Draft

“Driven athlete”: Sidelined AFL Draft prospect remains on radars

The South Australian was one of his state’s most touted entering 2026.
2026 AFL Fixtures & Schedule

FULL TIME: St Kilda vs Sydney – Round 21, 2026

The St Kilda Saints face the Sydney Swans in Round 21 of the 2026 AFL season. Follow the live scores, team lists, match statistics and key moments from the game at Marvel Stadium.
Fremantle Dockers

Fremantle back experienced assistant for top job

He is deep in the Carlton and Essendon coaching processes.
Dan Curtin

Adelaide ace set for midfield exposure

It follows an apprenticeship on the wing.
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Hawthorn Hawks

Former AFL coach endorses Hawthorn assistant for senior job

"The way he interacts, and the relationship he has with players is something that I've been very impressed with over many years watching footy."
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“I got my mates to sledge me”: How golf helped Adelaide great’s son conquer pressure

“People would say I’m never going to be as good as my Dad and that one used to get to me when I was younger.”
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Giant decision looms: GWS forward breaks silence on rival interest and future

GWS has tabled a multi-year offer to the young key forward.
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GWS Giants

GWS forward endorses Canberra as potential AFL 20th club destination

While the AFL premiership race heats up, so does the off-field chase to become the next club in the competition.
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Carlton-tied AFL Draft prospect to lineup for local club

The timing could not be any more perfect.
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How Gold Coast found AFL debutant through draft loophole

The Suns uncovered an overlooked talent through a little-known pathway, turning a local footballer into an AFL debutant.
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Akermanis names 2026 AFL All-Australian team

The Brisbane champion has made some bold calls, including a veteran Pie and a big Crow.
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2026 AFL Ladder

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3HAW2014558123.7
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9COLL2011846105.6
10STK2091136104.3
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Five trade targets for EVERY AFL team: Western Bulldogs

With talent around and in front of the ball, shoring up their defensive arc is priority 1A at the Whitten Oval.
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AFL Editorial and Opinion

Blockbusters, buzzwords and a botched fixture: How the AFL turned hype into hassle

Clubs created the drama. The AFL created the delay.
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AFL Editorial and Opinion

Welcome to the 21st century: An NRL fan’s view on AFL’s pre-game shuffle

Collingwood and Geelong will warm up in the rooms this weekend, but the only question is what took you so long?
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AFL Origin

Predicting the South Australian State of Origin Team for 2027

South Australia has joined the party, and will take on Western Australia in next year's Origin clash.
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Gold Coast Suns

Gold Coast trade curse: Is it “academy seduction”?

Mid-age players out for young talent leaves Suns "out of whack".
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AFL Editorial and Opinion

The surprise and shock for every AFL team this season

Analysing players and coaches for every team that has surprised or shocked expectations
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