AFL Editorial and Opinion

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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AFLX

EJ Whitten Legends Game becomes ‘EJX’

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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

Zero Hanger -
Take a crack at our AFLX quiz ahead of Friday's one-night tournament at Marvel Stadium.
AFLX

Final AFLX squads, player nicknames and fixture revealed

Ben Cotton -
All the info for Friday night's AFLX tournament is here.
AFLX

Tom McDonald withdrawals from AFLX

Ben Cotton -
Another big name has pulled the pin on AFLX.

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2026 AFL Fixtures & Schedule

FULL TIME: Essendon vs GWS – Round 19, 2026

The Essendon Bombers face the GWS Giants in Round 19 of the 2026 AFL season. Follow the live scores, team lists, match statistics and key moments from the game at Marvel Stadium.
Tasmania Devils

Tasmania makes decision on inaugural senior coach

The Devils will host a press conference on Monday.
2026 AFL Fixtures & Schedule

FULL TIME: Gold Coast vs Bulldogs – Round 19, 2026

The Gold Coast Suns face the Western Bulldogs in Round 19 of the 2026 AFL season. Follow the live scores, team lists, match statistics and key moments from the game at People First Stadium.
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The “prank call” that delivered Gold Coast’s next AFL debutant

The Suns uncovered an overlooked talent through a little-known pathway, turning a local footballer into an AFL debutant.
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Collingwood Magpies

No Elliott, no Hill, no worries? How Collingwood’s reshaped attack keeps firing

Pies forwards coach Tyson Goldsack details the formula behind the reshaped attack that has kept the Pies' season alive.
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Tyson Goldsack

How premiership Pie’s ACL injury inspired AFL coaching aspirations

An unexpected coaching opportunity during injury rehab set Tyson Goldsack on a new football path.
Aidan Cellini -
Local Footy

Former VFL Bulldog plays “crazy” 72-disposal game

He makes a weekly eight-hour round trip to play in the bush.
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Local Footy

“One of those days”: The unbelievable story behind a 23-goal local footy miracle

Tom 'Brick' Barnes turned his 50th game for Nagambie into a day of local footy folklore.
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AFL umpire controversy: Revelations of second time unlucky for Stevic

Stevic was involved in a similar call in 2013, cruelling his Grand Final chances.
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Jack Silvagni opens up on emotional Carlton exit and how St Kilda won him over

In a candid chat with Zero Hanger, Silvagni reveals how fatherhood changed his outlook, why he chose St Kilda and the influence of Ross Lyon.
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2026 AFL Ladder

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3HAW1812550118.4
4BL1812648117.8
5ADEL1812648117.2
6MELB1812648109.6
7WB181174493.2
8COLL1810742105.6
9GEEL1810840116.2
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The Kangaroo captain curse: The impact of leadership on North Melbourne stars

Analysing the pattern of recent North Melbourne captains dropping off when given the role
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AFL crisis alert: The ONE major worry for every flag contender

One flaw stands between each contender and a premiership
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AFL Editorial and Opinion

Stevo’s Sting: Like dropping Wayne Carey. Stevic “call” was never happening!

"There was silence, then a bizarre social media post that attempted to clarify Stevic's situation, but only made it worse."
Mark Stevens -
2026 Trade News & Rumours

FOUR potential landing spots for Zach Merrett

The Essendon gun is tipped to exit Tullamarine at season's end.
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AFL Editorial and Opinion

The Culture King: AFLW coach who should be in men’s mix

“He knows how to build a winning culture”.
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Collingwood Magpies

Five trade targets for EVERY AFL team: Collingwood Magpies

These five players will help the Magpies in their hunt for premiership contention.
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Put your AFL knowledge to the test by identifying all 18 club logos.
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