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    AFL Editorial and Opinion

    Opinion and editorial content from Zero Hanger’s finest AFL journalists.

    'We got smoked': Fremantle coach laments poor performance against arch rivals
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    “Add another string to his bow”: How West Coast plan to...

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    How new Cat is Geelong’s premiership puzzle’s missing piece
    Bailey Smith

    How new top Cat can be Geelong’s final premiership puzzle piece

    George Rahovitsas -
    The eerily similar career path
    AFL Editorial and Opinion

    Crossed paths: The similar journeys of two GWS forces

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    MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 22: Izak Rankine of the Crows sits on the bench during the round two AFL match between Essendon Bombers and Adelaide Crows at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on March 22, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)
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    The management trend that is bound to sweep the AFL world...

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    Mitchell's scathing review of "completely unacceptable" Hawthorn performance
    AFL Editorial and Opinion

    The SIX best AFL rebuilds of the 21st century

    Archie Bear -
    How Hawthorn’s failed attempt to lure rival targets may have led to premiership boost
    Hawthorn Hawks

    How Hawthorn’s failed attempt to lure rival targets may have led...

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    GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Sam Switkowski of the Dockers looks dejected at the half-time break during the 2025 AFL Round 01 match between the Geelong Cats and the Fremantle Dockers at GMHBA Stadium on March 15, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)
    AFL Editorial and Opinion

    The concerning chink in Fremantle’s gameplan and how they can amend...

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    PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: during the 2025 AFL Round 01 match between the West Coast Eagles and the Gold Coast Suns at Optus Stadium on March 16, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Janelle St Pierre/AFL Photos via Getty Images)
    Gold Coast Suns

    The record-breaking win and Richmond-like signs from September-starved Suns’ opening encounter

    Hayden Farquhar -
    “Hok-print”: Hawthorn’s revolutionised recruitment strategy taking the AFL world by storm
    Hawthorn Hawks

    Hok-print: Hawthorn’s revolutionised recruitment strategy taking the AFL world by storm

    Aidan Cellini -
    Blue day: New year, same old Carlton
    Carlton Blues

    Blue day: New year, same old Carlton

    Aidan Cellini -
    The tag is back: Why AFL clubs love this defensive tactic again
    AFL News

    The tag is back: Why AFL clubs love this defensive tactic...

    Hayden Farquhar -
    SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 09: Finn Callaghan of the Giants kicks the ball during the AFL Opening Round match between Greater Western Sydney Giants and Collingwood Magpies at ENGIE Stadium, on March 09, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
    Finn Callaghan

    Superstar ascension a forgone conclusion for young Giant

    George Rahovitsas -
    Trio of key Giants in doubt for Collingwood opener
    Finn Callaghan

    Pay him more: GWS’ Finn Callaghan proves St Kilda’s pitch wasn’t...

    Aidan Cellini -
    SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 07: Chad Warner of the Swans celebrates during the 2025 AFL Opening Round match between the Sydney Swans and the Hawthorn Hawks at the Sydney Cricket Ground on March 7, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)
    Chad Warner

    Warner performance quashes concerns of contract call burden

    Callum Farquhar -
    NRL boss Peter V'landys and AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon (R).
    AFL Editorial and Opinion

    Australia’s major sports codes are considered not-for-profits – is it time...

    The Conversation -
    Fremantle chasing the stars in 2026
    AFL Editorial and Opinion

    The midfield ace or forward firepower: A verdict on Fremantle’s star-studded...

    George Rahovitsas -
    Does the AFL's McClelland Trophy need to change?
    AFL Editorial and Opinion

    Analysts simulated the upcoming AFL season four different ways – here’s...

    The Conversation -
    Former skipper shares "little secret" behind Brisbane's 2024 premiership turnaround
    AFL News

    Five clubs tipped for the flag, surprise wooden spoon contender: 2025...

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    Collingwood forward pair Will Hoskin-Elliott and Reef McInnes suffer setbacks in Crows clash
    AFL Editorial and Opinion

    Ball first, brain second: The AFL’s deadly habit that needs addressing

    Samuel Bernard -
    How valuable is the number one draft pick?
    AFL Editorial and Opinion

    Just how valuable is the number one AFL Draft pick?

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