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AFL list age profiles: A statistical representation of 2020 sides (Part 1)

In the AFL more so than ever performance is judged in the context of a club’s age profile. Old teams are judged harshly and young teams are given more leeway.

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Five reasons to watch Melbourne in 2020

Seeking an in-depth analysis of each club’s chances in 2020? You’ve come to the wrong place. Looking for an off-kilter and slightly unhinged reason to watch each club in 2020? Step into my office.

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Brad Hill added to St Kilda leadership group

Trade period recruit Bradley Hill is a surprise inclusion in a revamped St Kilda leadership group for the 2020 AFL season.

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The heartbreaking reason why State of Origin bushfire relief match means so much to Eddie Betts

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Sam Walsh is not too young to be Carlton’s newest leader

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AFL reveals State of Origin sides for charity match

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Trash talk has come to AFLW and I couldn't be happier

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Shayne Hope

No night grand final for AFL in 2020

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Joel Shepherd

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Kiara Bowers is a Dockers great

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Liam Sheedy

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Jasper Pittard: From Port outcast to North Melbourne leader

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What fresh hell awaits the Demons?

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Ahh…the good old days 😛

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Adrian Polykandrites

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What fresh hell awaits the Demons?

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Ahh…the good old days 😛

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Josh Elliott

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Time to kill off the AFL rookie list

An AFL website article over the weekend suggested wheels may be in motion to put an end to the rookie list, and possibly also reduce total AFL list size, introducing two-way contracts to provide clubs with depth instead.

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Josh Elliott

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Time to kill off the AFL rookie list

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Champion Data have released their 2020 list rankings and we have many, many questions

The official statisticians of the AFL – Champion Data – have today revealed their list rankings ahead of the 2020 season and, it’s fair to say, there are some controversial calls.

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Champion Data have released their 2020 list rankings and we have many, many questions

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Champion Data have released their 2020 list rankings and we have many, many questions

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Mary Konstantopoulos

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Alicia Eva on lessons learned from Amanda Farrugia

When Amanda Farrugia announced her retirement from the AFLW in November last year, it left many fans shocked.

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Alicia Eva on lessons learned from Amanda Farrugia

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Alicia Eva on lessons learned from Amanda Farrugia

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Expanding AFLW faces a test that it will pass with flying colours

The fourth season of AFL Women’s begins on Friday, and while the competition is tackling one of its greatest challenges yet in expanding to meet the needs of four new teams, the future of the league appears undeniably bright.

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Expanding AFLW faces a test that it will pass with flying colours

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Expanding AFLW faces a test that it will pass with flying colours

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AFL trades: The top five out-of-contract players to watch in 2020

In recent years, the AFL’s trade period has grown into a monster, expanding outside of those two weeks in October to become a year-long point of discussion.

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AFL trades: The top five out-of-contract players to watch in 2020

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AFL trades: The top five out-of-contract players to watch in 2020

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Josh Elliott

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Farewell training wheels: How 2019's caretakers won their jobs – and what they do next

In 2019 the AFL saw an unpredecented phenomenon. After only a single coaching sacking in the previous two seasons, four coaches left their clubs mid-year, three replaced by caretakers who would eventually be promoted to the ongoing position.

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Farewell training wheels: How 2019's caretakers won their jobs – and what they do next

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Farewell training wheels: How 2019's caretakers won their jobs – and what they do next

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What could an all-AFLW cricket XI look like?

With the fourth season of AFLW in full swing and only a handful of days to go before the ICC T20 Women’s World Cup, I was considering what the best footy-playing cricket side could look like.

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18 questions before the AFL kicks off in 2020

These are the question marks that hover over the 18 AFL clubs ahead of the 2020 season.

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James Maxwell

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Why criticise when we should be celebrating women’s achievements?

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2020 AFL Women's season: Round 2 preview

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Show some AFLW vision

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William Cornwill

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Sydney Swans 2020 preview: Finals on the agenda again

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Pat Hornidge

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The Saints' homecoming was about more than the crowd

A lot of the attention from Sunday’s game at Moorabbin has been focused on the crowd. Naturally, a full house and a lockout are a great look for the growing AFLW.

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Carlton and Dogs impress in wet and windy AFLW opening round

The AFLW’s back, which means a first week of scratchy skills, awful weather, lopsided results and silly controversies around silly people saying silly things on social media.

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Essendon 2020 preview: The Bombers won't be flying upwards in 2020

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Gordon P Smith

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The best worst game ever

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Samuel Laffy

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Five reasons to watch Sydney in 2020

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Melbourne Demons release sneak peak at new pre-season documentary

Interested, Dees fans?

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Is No.1 draft pick Matt Rowell the man to turn the Suns' fortunes around?

Number one draft pick Matt Rowell’s arrival on the Gold Coast could be the spark needed to turn around the struggling club.

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Ben Simmons boots 50 metre drop punt goal off two steps

Aussie basketballer Ben Simmons visited the Richmond Football Club and showed he’s just as handy with a football in his hand as he is with a basketball. Even with some casual shoes on he easily covered the 50 metre set shot in style.

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Ben Simmons boots 50 metre drop punt goal off two steps

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Ben Simmons boots 50 metre drop punt goal off two steps

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The best ever goal kicked by a 13-year-old?

They breed them fast down in Tasmania

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The best ever goal kicked by a 13-year-old?

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The best ever goal kicked by a 13-year-old?

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Jul

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Sam Newman opens up about the Footy Show axing

Sam Newman has spoken about the axing of the AFL Footy Show on KIIS 101.1 and admitted the show’s days were numbered well before the eventual axing.

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Sam Newman opens up about the Footy Show axing

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WATCH: Trailer released for Adam Goodes documentary

A much anticipated documentary about AFL footballer Adam Goodes and the racism he experienced in his career will be released in the coming months.

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May

WATCH: Trailer released for Adam Goodes documentary

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WATCH: Trailer released for Adam Goodes documentary

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May

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Footballer rescues toddler who wandered onto the field mid-game

Great stuff from St Bernard’s footballer Alex McLeod!

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May

Footballer rescues toddler who wandered onto the field mid-game

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Forward flukes one-in-a-million station wagon trick kick

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The best local footy MARKS AND HANGERS

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Skateboarder turns standard 50m goal into a classic comedy

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Skateboarder turns standard 50m goal into a classic comedy

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Have you got a better team song than Williamstown FC?

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Aug

Have you got a better team song than Williamstown FC?

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Massive bump absolutely FLATTENS hapless footy player

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Aug

Massive bump absolutely FLATTENS hapless footy player

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Bustling forward BOOMFAs his rival to slot home goal

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Aug

Bustling forward BOOMFAs his rival to slot home goal

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Local footy legend drills one in from outside the 50

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Aug

Local footy legend drills one in from outside the 50

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This triple-tier ute setup is the envy of every park footy fan

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It's Richmond's league now: The unstoppable Tigers confirm their place in history

The ball is bounced to start the second half of the preliminary final and the Tigers trail 50-29.

AFL

Oct

It's Richmond's league now: The unstoppable Tigers confirm their place in history

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