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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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AFL Tribunal LIVE: Collingwood defender learns fate for tackle

The Pies are appealing the three-match ban given to Billy Frampton for his tackle on former teammate Brody Mihocek.
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Fate revealed for Port Adelaide captain

It follows his hamstring injury in Round 2.
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Collingwood makes crucial Maynard injury call

He suffered the injury on King's Birthday.
AFL Editorial and Opinion

Stevo’s Sting: AFL Tribunal must set Frampton free – and quickly

"Accidents happen ... as a coach, you'd ask him to do exactly the same again."
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Hardwick’s bold Gold Coast promise as coach explains “pruning” plan

Damien Hardwick uses gardening tips to keep the Suns growing.
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AFL TV deep dive: Inside the Sunday Footy Show

Tony Jones has praised those who had the “kahunas” to back the program.
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“There is a pig at full-forward!”: The day the AFL’s SCG became the Animal House

Loewe dominated the game and didn't have time to reflect on the amazing scenes.
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“Ruthless ferocity”: Former Brisbane star on Hodge draft call

A Brisbane Academy and Hawthorn father-son prospect has shown promise in the first half of the season.
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“Needs to be explained”: The missing aspect of Adelaide recruit’s development that ensured AFL drafting

Williamstown Seagulls coach Justin Plapp provides an in-depth insight into Crows debutant Hugo Hall-Kahan.
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‘Best athlete since Israel Folau, student of ‘Kouta’: Chol journey’s been a hell of a ride

He caught the eye of recruiters in his first ever game of football.
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Ranking the top 10 greatest footy TV shows of all-time

From black-and-white television pioneers to modern Fox Footy staples, these are the greatest footy shows ever produced.
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Fan list: Ranking the top 10 Essendon players I’ve seen

Who are the best players to don the red and black since 2012?
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Why the 2026 Brownlow Medal race is shaping as an all-time thriller

AFLCA voting has historically been a strong indicator of Brownlow performance, and this year brings added intrigue with the introduction of statistical insights for umpires.
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AFL Tale of the Tape: High-octane Demons out to topple blockbuster-hardened Magpies

Steven King's Demons are appointment viewing this season, but the miserly Magpies present quite the litmus test.
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AFL’s masterminds: Rating players with the highest footy IQ

Which players have the highest footy IQ?
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Every AFL club’s most irreplaceable player in 2026

The best player isn't always the hardest to replace. We identify the one star each AFL club can least afford to lose.
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AFL given possible 20th team location

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