AFL Editorial and Opinion

AFLX … and nine other mostly crazy AFL experiments

Harrison McIlwaine -
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’

Kristian Amenta -
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.
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AFLX Quiz

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2026 AFL Fixtures & Schedule

FULL TIME: Collingwood vs Geelong – Round 21, 2026

The Collingwood Magpies face the Geelong Cats in Round 21 of the 2026 AFL season. Follow the live scores, team lists, match statistics and key moments from the game at MCG.
Hawthorn Hawks

Important change as Hawks return to traditional lineup

It follows a few weeks of an uncharacteristic positional move.
Local Footy

Former WAFL player cops mammoth 32-week suspension

It followed a violent off the ball incident.
AFL Team Line-Ups

AFL Teams Round 21 2026: Confirmed line-ups, ins and outs

The teams are in for Thursday night's blockbuster!
Archie Ludowyke

Adelaide confirms two debutants for Sunday’s clash with Essendon

“There’s some football intelligence there and his attack on the ball is really strong.”
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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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Daicos vs ‘Irish Daicos’: How Geelong tagger will stop Collingwood’s superstar

A former AFL coach has detailed what makes Oisin Mullin the complete tagger, and how the Cats can interrupt Nick Daicos.
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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.
Miles Earl -
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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Ranking the top 8 AFL social media teams

It's a simple question: who takes out the prize for the league's best social media team?
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Put your AFL knowledge to the test by identifying all 18 club logos.
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