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Allen a traitor? Ridiculous, though dramatic types will have you think so
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Why the Demons must make a massive call on Goodwin
This week's Six Points feature the dire Demons, football's top five rivalries, the most uncelebrated player in the league, and why the AFL (and tribunal) was correct in suspending Rhyan Mansell.
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Connolly: Dillon, AFL, not strong enough on Balta
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ARE WE OVERREACTING?
Real or overreaction: The Eagles have to trade Harley Reid
As the Dees slump to a 0-3 start, the debate over whether they should have held or traded their stars is only growing louder. Over in the west, should the Eagles consider a blockbuster trade of their own? It's time to react -- or overreact -- to Round 3.
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SUNS' HOT START
Michaels: Suns have the 'best midfield in the league'
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HOW EVERY TEAM STACKS UP
April AFL tiers: Real contenders, mirage in the desert, and coach killers
Who have emerged as the early the favourites for the 2025 AFL premiership? Who has failed to live up to expectations? Jake Michaels has ranked every club one month into the new season.
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ROUND 3 REVIEW
Tiger's suspension was spot on; the AFL's best midfield is...?
A Dons debutant electrified Marvel Stadium, and one midfield group put its hand up to be the best in the league. But a Tiger youngster deserves his three-match ban. Here's whose stocks are up and down after Round 3.
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Voss' vexing Blues: Not good enough for long enough
Carlton is suddenly 0-3 and the natives are restless. But perhaps expectations on this side were too high given what we've seen from the Blues in three years under Michael Voss, writes Rohan Connolly.
HARLEY REID FINED
What's in a bird? Harley Reid's middle finger a source of AFL hypocrisy
Why all the fuss about a middle finger? And why issue a fine? Harley Reid 'flipping the bird' grew legs, but the AFL again showed hypocrisy, writes Rohan Connolly.
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Worse than purgatory: 25 years of 'poor decisions' still haunting Bombers
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- Two men arrested with loaded guns at MCG
- AFL Round 4: Teams, tips, news & more
- 'Remorseful' Allen to continue as Eagles co-captain
- Swans star Papley out for 6 weeks with heel injury
- 'We feel helpless': Luke Beveridge slams AFL
- Goodwin wants Dees response after strong review
- AFL Tribunal upholds ban for Tigers' Mansell
- Noah Balta free to play before assault sentencing
- SA government pitches to retain Gather Round
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Expert tips, best tips for Round 4 of the AFL
Who should you be tipping in Round 4 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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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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Every AFL expected score from Round 2 and season ladder
Not many AFL metrics are more interesting than Champion Data's expected scores. Here's how every game should have unfolded.
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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 50 best AFL players heading into season 2025
The 2025 AFL season gets underway next week. That means it's time for ESPN's annual countdown of the 50 best players in the sport.
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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 2025 fixture: Five must-watch games in the first month
The 2025 AFL fixture has been released. So, to whet your appetite for the upcoming season, we've picked out the five must-watch games from the opening month.
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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.
