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From the Vault: AFL Round 3

In the absence of any live sport while the globe fights the COVID-19 pandemic, I will continue to revisit some of the most memorable matches between the two sides that would have met this weekend.

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Which AFL clubs can survive the coronavirus?

A number of people have asked for an overall analysis of 2019 financial statements to get a sense of the game’s financial health.

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Which AFL clubs can survive the coronavirus?

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AFL secures massive lifeline from banks amid financial crisis

The AFL has secured a line of credit with banks which will allow the league to continue operating through the coronavirus crisis.

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AFL secures massive lifeline from banks amid financial crisis

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AFL top 100: Adelaide's year of champions

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Worsfold opens up on Cousins downfall

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The future of Australian sport Part 1: Bigger isn’t better

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Both the AFL and NRL must make serious cuts to clubs

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My radical plan to save the AFL

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AFL's new American superfan's audition tape is... actually pretty impressive

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Hamish Spence

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What does the future hold for a rookie listed player?

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Peter

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AFL Evolution 2: How will it fare?

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Samuel Laffy

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Five reasons to watch Essendon in 2020

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Doran Smith

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What should the AFL look like in 2021 and beyond?

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Flashback Friday: Swans vs Essendon, Round 14 2017

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The Crows coming back from about 6 goals down with about 15 mins to play in ’13 was pretty exciting. Bulldogs lost…(more)

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Flashback Friday: Swans vs Essendon, Round 14 2017

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Flashback Friday: Swans vs Essendon, Round 14 2017

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As sport goes into lockdown, what do you want to read on The Roar?

Sport can so often provide a welcome distraction to the unpleasantries of real-world events we’d rather avoid. So to see so many competitions cancelled or postponed due to coronavirus is, to say the least, unnerving.

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As sport goes into lockdown, what do you want to read on The Roar?

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Six talking points from AFL Round 1

We’ve never seen a stranger round of football played than Round 1 of 2020, and it’s going to be a while before the AFL’s 18 clubs line up again. Here, despite the bizzarre and unusual circumstances, are my talking points from the weekend.

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Six talking points from AFL Round 1

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Daniel Jeffrey

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AFL season suspended due to coronavirus

The AFL season has been suspended after just one round, and AFLW cancelled, due to the outbreak of coronavirus.

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AFL season suspended due to coronavirus

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Marnie Cohen

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Western Bulldogs vs Collingwood: Friday night forecast

I don’t know how many games we will see this season, nor how long it will take to get through them all, if we even do.

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Western Bulldogs vs Collingwood: Friday night forecast

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Western Bulldogs vs Collingwood: Friday night forecast

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The Roar's AFL expert tips and predictions: Round 1

We’re back for another year. For this week, at least.

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The Roar's AFL expert tips and predictions: Round 1

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The Roar's AFL expert tips and predictions: Round 1

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AFL officially green-lights Round 1 despite coronavirus concerns

The AFL have announced the start of the 2020 season will go ahead as planned – behind closed doors – despite several other sporting leagues falling victim to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

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Dear Gil: An open letter to the AFL CEO

It must be one of the most thankless jobs in the country.

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Peter

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The six AFL clubs that could go to the wall

So with the AFL closing its doors until at least May 31, we will soon begin to hear from the clubs that won’t make it through this crisis.

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Jake adds a string to his bow

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Stephen Shortis

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AFL top 100: Week 1 wash-up (Part 2)

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Daniel Kelly

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It's OK to be the most important of the least important things

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AFL should be a saviour, not a victim in difficult times

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2020 AFL season: Round 2 flashbacks

With the AFL season currently suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic, instead of providing a weekly preview to the round of games, I will instead provide a flashback to a memorable game between the two sides which would’ve met this weekend.

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Hamish Spence

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Patrick Dangerfield: Can Superman make it to a grand final?

Every AFL finals series delivers narratives about the competing teams.

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Peter

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What I missed in the AFL this weekend

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Munro Mike

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When Pat McAfee busted a huge AFL myth

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Stephen Shortis

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AFL top 100: Week 1 wash-up (Part 1)

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2020 AFL Power Rankings: Round 1

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The new AFL Evolution 2 ad has just dropped and it looks epic

And the best news- the launch has been brought forward to April 16 due to the coronavirus pandemic!

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Why Nick Dal Santo is 'disappointed' with AFL players over pay dispute

‘As a player… ultimately, you want what’s best for the game.’

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Swans coach John Longmire's stirring 'pre-match' address gets absolutely nothing from the family

Deserved more than what it got, surely!

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Swans coach John Longmire's stirring 'pre-match' address gets absolutely nothing from the family

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Swans coach John Longmire's stirring 'pre-match' address gets absolutely nothing from the family

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AFL legend Stephen Silvagni gets absolutely destroyed by his son in home boxing bout

This is the most brutal barrage SOS has endured since his time as Carlton list manager!

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AFL legend Stephen Silvagni gets absolutely destroyed by his son in home boxing bout

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AFL legend Stephen Silvagni gets absolutely destroyed by his son in home boxing bout

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'It's been a PR mess': Nick Riewoldt urges players to change their attitude in pay dispute

‘You’ve got to pick your battles.’

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'It's been a PR mess': Nick Riewoldt urges players to change their attitude in pay dispute

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'It's been a PR mess': Nick Riewoldt urges players to change their attitude in pay dispute

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Caroline Wilson bakes Jack Riewoldt for bringing bushfire relief match into pay cut dispute

‘If you actually believe that what you did was a sacrificial act, then you live in a bigger bubble than I thought.’

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Caroline Wilson bakes Jack Riewoldt for bringing bushfire relief match into pay cut dispute

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Caroline Wilson bakes Jack Riewoldt for bringing bushfire relief match into pay cut dispute

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Ross Lyon calls for the Gold Coast Suns to be scrapped amid AFL's financial crisis

‘For what we’ve pumped in, are we getting return on investment there?’

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Ross Lyon calls for the Gold Coast Suns to be scrapped amid AFL's financial crisis

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Ross Lyon calls for the Gold Coast Suns to be scrapped amid AFL's financial crisis

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Shades of Nick Riewoldt as forward's decision to play on in the goalsquare backfires horribly

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

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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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The Best RUN IT STRAIGHT Hits

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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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Massive bump absolutely FLATTENS hapless footy player

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Bustling forward BOOMFAs his rival to slot home goal

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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.

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

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