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.

Carlton’s coaching hit list revealed

Six names from across the country are on Graham Wright's radar as the Blues seek their next coach.

“Frustrated” president speaks after fog ends game

Emerald's supremo spoke to Zero Hanger after fog put his club's finals assault in jeopardy.

West Coast defender’s future determined by AFL concussion panel

A concussion panel have made their recommendations for the future of a West Coast key defender.

The “inconvenient truth” ending lives and gnawing at the AFL’s foundations

A new investigation has revealed knee-jerk rule changes and an inability to adopt coroners' recommendations are failing to curb the code's biggest threat.

Sydney forward learns extent of cruel injury

He sustained the injury in the loss to the Lions last week.
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Former AFL footballer makes dramatic mid-VFL season move north

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