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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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

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

Final AFLX squads, player nicknames and fixture revealed

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

Tom McDonald withdrawals from AFLX

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Another big name has pulled the pin on AFLX.

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The defender has an important role to play in the coming weeks with a teammate sidelined.
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Richmond skipper set for return

It would be a big boost for Adelaide.
Injuries & Suspensions

AFL Tribunal: Kangaroo learns fate after dangerous tackle

An important North Melbourne player was suspended for three games.
Local Footy

Recruiting platform launched for local football

It is designed to take the pressure off local players and clubs, with a premiership Brisbane Lion involved.
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AFL whispers: Victorian powerhouse’s offer to Brisbane star revealed

It comes as a preferred destination for the Lions on-baller was also unveiled.
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Figureheads from the VFL, SANFL and WAFL have given their assessment of the effect of the mid-season intake, and some changes that must occur.
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The Sandringham midfielder has entered top 10 calculations.
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The speedster is one of the most eye-catching players in the crop.
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How a role switch unearthed Melbourne recruit’s AFL dream

Joel Fitzgerald will debut for the Demons against Essendon, and his former coach gave insight into the change of his game, and why he'll have a long AFL career.
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O'Sullivan's former coach gave an insight into the emerging Cat.
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The Waterman miss hurt, but West Coast fans shouldn’t pile on their gun forward

Jake Waterman is still one of the best effective forwards in the league.
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Gold Coast’s glaring concern revealed – and the stats showing the Suns’ struggles

The sun should be rising on Gold Coast's season, but instead it is beginning to set, and a tough five-week stretch will determine whether it's the real deal.
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Could a St Kilda recruit be on track for higher honours?

His recent run of form has coincided with the Saints' burst in momentum.
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Ethical tanking? Port Adelaide are perfecting the formula of failing effectively

Staying competitive with an eye to procuring club-tied prospects is defining Josh Carr's inaugural season.
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Box office power: Ranking the AFL’s most entertaining clubs from 1-18

Who is the most watchable side in the competition?
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Signs of life for the maligned: Eagles and Kangaroos desperate to shed cellar-dwelling tags

After years competing for the right to draft number one picks, and not much else, Saturday's contest promises to frank a new dawn for one of these two perennial battlers.
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