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Amartey's unbelievable (unwanted) record; don't blame Windhager
A young Lion kicked a second straight bag, and a tagger has been getting some unwarranted criticism. But, oh boy, Joel Amartey, there's a bit to unpack! Here's whose stocks are up and down after Round 15.
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Carlton's incoming CEO has a lot to consider, including the fate of Michael Voss
The pressure on Michael Voss is as intense as its ever been. And with incoming CEO Graham Wright looming, the Carlton coach's future could hinge on one big question: is it the coach, or is it the list?
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Rolling AA: Dockers star rewarded, gun skipper axed
FIXING FOOTY
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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TALKING POINTS
Is Patrick Dangerfield still -- somehow?! -- underrated?
This week's Six Points features the rise of Sam Darcy, the ultra hypocritical Steven May, some Patrick Dangerfield applause ahead of game 350, and a wild Josh Treacy stat.
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Does poor Launceston 'spectacle' prove need for Tassie roof?
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AFL Draft Power Rankings: National Champs are here, and shaping the rankings
ARE WE OVERREACTING?
Despite their win-loss record, North Melbourne has turned the corner
Did Aaron Cadman's monster game against the Lions justify the Giants spending pick No. 1 on him a few years back? Has North Melbourne finally turned the corner? It's time to react, or overreact, to Round 14.
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MIDSEASON GONGS
Head office's fails; the 'grey hair award'
The 'walked under a ladder' award? There's a clear winner. Footy's 'keystone cops'? They're in here, too. It's the middle of the AFL season, and Rohan Connolly has handed out his mid-season awards.
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FOOTY'S BIGGEST TALKING POINTS
The definitive list of AFL 'superstars' -- who makes the cut?
This week's Six Points features my updated 'superstar' list, why Nick Daicos should be tagged every single week, some fair Jack Ginnivan criticism, and something weird I received from Didi (yes, that Didi).
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Michaels: Nick Daicos must be tagged every week
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- AFL Round 16: Teams, tips, news & more
- Poll shows voters want Tassie stadium deal redo
- Dalton's stellar sports career ended by back injury
- Windhager fined after Daicos duel, penalty for Blue
- Bulldog Ugle-Hagan opens up on mental health
- 'Two sets of rules?': Saints to query free kicks
- Voss: Carlton's loss to North 'unacceptable'
- 'Gutted': Eagles great McGovern medically retires
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Listen to the ESPN Footy Podcast
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 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.
