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ROUND 20
One last Showdown: Can Hinkley derail Adelaide's path to glory?
Even Ken Hinkley's fiercest critics would acknowledge that one of his best attributes as a coach has been his capacity to get his players up with an appeal to emotion. Adelaide should win. But in a Showdown, should and will can be very different concepts.
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Hawks vs Blues
Hawks spoil Docherty's farewell with win over Blues
Hawthorn's self-proclaimed "villains" have spoiled Sam Docherty's farewell party, cruising to a 24-point win as the Carlton hero waved an emotional MCG goodbye.
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Would AFL fans ever accept a player moving mid-year to a rival?
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'Massive overreaction': Are AFL games too long?
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FOOTY'S BIGGEST TOPICS
We know the Eagles have been bad, but 𝙏𝙃𝙄𝙎 bad?!
This week's Six Points features the historically awful Eagles, some criticism of both Champion Data and the umpiring fraternity, as well as a pair of ridiculous Fremantle and Kysaiah Pickett stats.
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Do the West Coast Eagles deserve a priority pick?
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ARE WE OVERREACTING?
AFL overreactions: It's time to worry about the Pies' premiership chances
Is it time to worry about the Magpies' premiership chances? Is it time for the AFL to hand West Coast a priority pick? It's time to react -- or overreact -- to the big talking points of the week.
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Darcy Moore's knee in the back 'worthy of weeks'
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ROUND 19 REVIEW
Heeney goes full superhero; when will Steven May learn?
Isaac Heeney went full Superman to help keep the Swans' finals hopes alive, and it was a good week to be named 'Voss'. But, one veteran continues to put himself in hot water. Here's whose stocks are up and down after Round 19.
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Turning point? Freo storm home in (another) close one -- have they arrived?
Not even a month ago, many were doubting whether Fremantle was good enough to make finals after a so-so first half of the year. But after two huge come-from-behind wins, perhaps they've turned the corner, writes Rohan Connolly.
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Rolling AA: J. Daicos finally rewarded with blazer
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- AFL Round 20: Teams, tips, news & more
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- Bevo: Chris Grant was missed at Bulldogs' Gala
- Demons to challenge May's controversial ban
- Swan cops five-match ban for anti-gay slur
- 'Grateful' Blue Docherty announces AFL retirement
- Bont signs four-year extension to stay with Dogs
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Expert tips, best tips for Round 20 of the AFL
Who should you be tipping in Round 20 of the 2025 AFL season? Our footy experts have put their heads together to help you out. So open your ESPN Footytips app, take notes, and get ahead of the game!
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Join ESPN's footy team for some of the best AFL and AFLW analysis and insight on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
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ESPN's ultimate Brownlow Medal predictor and tracker - every vote for 2025
The Brownlow Medal is the highest individual honour in the AFL. In 2025, ESPN is giving you an advantage with our one-of-a-kind predictor.
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AFL injury list: Every team's casualties for season 2025
Stay across all of the latest AFL injury news, suspensions, timetables and expected return dates with our comprehensive list.
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The AFL's best at everything: Picking the top players at 61 different skills
Best kick on the run? Most elusive player? Boundary line specialist? Best swingman? We named the AFL's standout in 61 specific skills.
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The AFL's Competition Committee is coming back. Here's what it must fix
The AFL's Competition Committee is set to return for the first time since 2022. It's a good move by Andrew Dillon, because there's plenty that needs fixing, writes Rohan Connolly.
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The AFL desperately needs to scrap its farcical 'Opening Round'
The AFL doesn't often admit fault, but this week's season launch disaster is proof the 'Opening Round' concept needs to be scrapped for good, writes Jake Michaels.
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'Exactly what we need': How Aussie Rules helped make ESPN a live sport juggernaut
When ESPN was a fledgling station without any meaningful TV rights, it needed content. Enter Aussie Rules football and the VFL, and a partnership which left a lasting impact on both league and broadcaster, writes Shannon Gill.
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AFL player record holders, statistical leaders, and more
Who has played the most AFL games? Who has kicked the most AFL goals? Here are the league leaders in history for all the stats that matter.
