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.

Pre-season set for further revamp with AFLX in the firing line

“I’ve got an acronym for you. AFLX RIP.”

Legends game gets AFLX overhaul

The EJ Whitten clash is set to undergo a modern-day makeover.

AFLX Quiz

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

Final AFLX squads, player nicknames and fixture revealed

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

Tom McDonald withdrawals from AFLX

Another big name has pulled the pin on AFLX.

AFL Tribunal: Crows veteran learns fate for shove on young Cat

Taylor Walker fought his one-match sanction for the incident in Thursday night's encounter.

FULL TIME: Collingwood vs Melbourne – Round 13, 2026

The Collingwood Magpies face the Melbourne Demons in Round 13 of the 2026 AFL season. Follow the live scores, team lists, match statistics and key moments from the game at MCG.

Sunday night roar: AFL MRO hands out melee and misconduct fines after meeting of traditional rivals

Multiple Blues and Bombers will be lighter in the pocket after the Blues' close win.

Premiership Pie-turned Demon leaves contest after tackle from former teammate

The stretcher was required to remove the fan favourite from the field of play.

Hardnut Magpie leaves Melbourne contest inside five minutes

Nursing his shoulder, the defender appeared long odds to take any further part in the Big Freeze clash.

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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Banner Man strikes again for Friday night clash

Comedian Danny McGinlay goes back to the old days of rich against poor for this week’s banners.

2026 AFL Ladder

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1FRE1312148147.9
2SYD1311244147.3
3HAW138434113.2
4GEEL138532120.2
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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.

AFL given possible 20th team location

Would this be the right spot for the – inevitable – 20th club in the league?

Ranking the top 10 most improved players of 2026 AFL season

Adelaide and Fremantle are the only clubs with more than one player on the list.

Bye-bye full footy weekends: The AFL’s 37 snoozy days

“The fans’ view is that it just goes on too long and the ladder is inaccurate for too long.”

Akermanis exclusive: The 10 best teammates I played with

Some massive names miss out as Akermanis counts down from 10 to 1.

TEN names due for Australian Football Hall of Fame entry

From those eligible for the first time, to those unfathomably overdue, we count down those who simply must be enshrined.

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