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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’s coaching hit list revealed

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

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.
Injuries & Suspensions

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 Swans

Sydney forward learns extent of cruel injury

He sustained the injury in the loss to the Lions last week.
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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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“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

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

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A young journalist’s view on the future of AFL media

"As a young woman deciding to work in AFL media, that's confronting."
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The bold positional move that could revive Gold Coast’s season

With their campaign at a crossroads, the Suns should consider a role switch that could unlock one of their key players.
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Every team’s most unheralded player in 2026

Who is flying under the radar at your club?
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The AFL has another problem with one of its rules, and it’s not the one you think

The rule seems to be nearly non-existent in 2026.
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Five trade targets for EVERY AFL team: West Coast Eagles

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