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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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Carlton star suffers another injury setback

He was a test for this weekend’s date with West Coast, but that has now been pushed back.
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Richmond handed fine, senior coach given sanction for umpire incident

The incident occurred during last weekend’s match.
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Can Hawthorn’s midfield win a premiership? A deep dive

Hawthorn midfield coach David MacKay spoke exclusively to Zero Hanger.
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“Not making any big jumps”: Key Hawks figure on star’s time on ground

He adds star power to the midfield group but has been perennially injured.
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Former AFL footballer makes dramatic mid-VFL season move north

The well-known former Giant’s career has taken a surprise turn.
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It will be played on August 1.
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“Work ethic is noticeable”: Experienced recruit on young Eagles

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Special Investigation: Unspoken impact of the AFL mid-season draft and why it needs an overhaul

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AFL banner man sends Socceroos plea to Hawthorn as Gold Coast channel New York Knicks

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Five trade targets for EVERY AFL team: Richmond Tigers

Five pieces that may meaningfully shift the goalposts at Punt Road.
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The flow-on effect of Port Adelaide key defender’s injury

Others will be forced to step up in his absence.
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Stevo’s Sting: Saving the AFL fixture with two groups and a play-off for pick No.1

Gather Round survives, but fairness returns as low ranked teams receives late-season carrot.
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Five trade targets for EVERY AFL team: Essendon Bombers

Some names that can kickstart a new era at Tullamarine.
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Forget Spakfilla, a Spak-fixture is papering over the cracks of North Melbourne’s profile

I want to be moved by North Melbourne's "resurgence", but the plaudits feel as premature as the dawn feels false.
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Stevo’s Sting: It’s time St Kilda’s Alix Tauru pulled his head in

The Saints need Tauru forward - and they need him now - not on the sidelines suspended.
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