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Why 'manchild' Weitering can take the AFL by storm
Through spending two years on the sidelines coming back from back-to-back ACLs, Carlton co-captain Sam Docherty has watched key defender Jacob Weitering grow into a force to be reckoned with, writes Matt Walsh.
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Coronavirus: AFL cuts 2020 season to 17 rounds
The AFL will cut its season from 23 rounds to 17 as the fallout from the coronavirus continues to cause carnage in Australian sport.
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AFL Round Table: Who is the greatest player of the generation?
Lance Franklin? Gary Ablett? Dustin Martin? ESPN's AFL experts discuss who has been the player of the generation, and Jude Bolton weighs in with his vote.
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Every AFL club's make or break for 2020
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AFL fans to receive refunds for Round 1 tickets
AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan confirmed all spectators who purchased tickets for Round 1, via Ticketmaster and Ticketek, will receive a full refund.
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AFL could use coronavirus to trial 17-game season
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Virus closes AFL games to fans
Fans will be locked out of AFL games as part of the league's measures to combat the spread of coronavirus.
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ESPN's Top 20 Must-Watch Players: 10-1
Who are the players we can't wait to watch in action this season? Whether they be stars of the competition, guns returning from injury, traded players or top draftees, we've compiled a list of our 20 must-watch players. Here, we unveil those ranked 10-1.
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Howarth stars as Suns crush Eagles
Gold Coast forward Kalinda Howarth has booted four goals to lead her side to a convincing 25-point AFLW win over West Coast at an empty Mineral Resources Park in Perth.
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GWS stun Crows by five points in AFLW
GWS have hit new heights to beat reigning premiers Adelaide by five points in the AFLW clash at Richmond Oval, putting the Giants in line to play finals footy.
Dockers outlast brave Bulldogs in AFLW
Fremantle have avoided an AFLW boilover, coming back from 17 points down against the Western Bulldogs to secure top spot in Conference B.
AFL Captains Confidential: Burner accounts, worst change rooms, feral fans
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The biggest question marks for every AFL team heading into 2020
Now that all the trades are done and dusted, our AFL experts discuss the biggest question marks hanging over each club heading into 2020.
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Tasmania's AFL push: The burning questions
For decades, Tasmania has craved a standalone AFL team without getting the green light. But a fresh push is gathering momentum. Here's all you need to know.
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AFL 2020: Our way-too-early predictions
Who can spoil Richmond's party next year, or will the Tigers prevail again? And who will be the big risers and sliders? Let's take an early stab at how things will stack up next year with our way-too-early ladder predictions for 2020.
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AFL Round Table: Which team is best placed to challenge the Tigers in 2020?
In the last Round Table of season 2019, our experts rank the Giants' year, debate which team can most threaten Richmond's quest for back-to-back flags and rate the AFL's assistant package to Gold Coast.
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Listen to the ESPN Footytips AFL podcast
Join Matt Walsh, Niall Seewang, Jake Michaels and Christian Joly from Champion Data for some of the best analysis and insight on the ESPNfootytips AFL podcast.
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Metres gained: Breaking down the AFL's most misunderstood statistic
'Metres gained' has become the sexy statistic that's synonymous with modern footy, but what does it mean and just how valuable is it? ESPN and Champion Data have joined forces to break down everything metres gained and explain what it all means.
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Paddy McCartin may be the most important No. 1 pick of all time
He's had eight concussions over his short career and won't be the best No. 1 pick to play the game, but Paddy McCartin might just be the most important first pick in history, writes Matt Walsh.
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Why trading Angus Brayshaw could fix Melbourne's midfield
Melbourne's midfield woes are personified by Angus Brayshaw, who is fantastic in the contest but sloppy on the outside. That's why they should consider putting his name on the trade table to target Lachie Whitfield, writes Niall Seewang.
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ESPN's Top 20 Must-Watch Players: 10-1
Who are the players we can't wait to watch in action this season? Whether they be stars of the competition, guns returning from injury, traded players or top draftees, we've compiled a list of our 20 must-watch players. Here, we unveil those ranked 10-1
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2017 AFL draft: Who are the real top 20?
As he continues to assess the top 20 of recent drafts, ESPN.com.au's Chris Doerre looks back at 2017 and gives a surprise top selection in hindsight.
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'Best 18': One player from every club
The challenge: Pick a 'best 18' featuring only one player from every AFL club. The results? Check them out and vote on which team is strongest!
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Like it or not, you should want your favourite players to take part in AFLX
You might not have fully embraced the AFLX concept, but there's good reason to support your AFL club's players getting involved, writes Matt Walsh.
