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AFLX … and nine other mostly crazy AFL experiments

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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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The EJ Whitten Legends Game has undergone a facelift, although one former participant has slammed the changes!
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Pre-season set for further revamp with AFLX in the firing line

Stephen Marson -
“I’ve got an acronym for you. AFLX RIP.”
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Legends game gets AFLX overhaul

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

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3HAW1812550118.4
4BL1812648117.8
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The “ideal world” Merrett AFL trade package for Essendon

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Memo AFL: Let us in on your fixture secret. NOW!

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