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Can the Dons avoid another late-season collapse? How will Harley Reid fare on the 'G?
Can the Dons avoid another late-season collapse? How will Harley Reid fare on the 'G? Should Jeremy Howe play permanent forward? We've looked at the big question every club must answer in Round 17.
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ROUND 16 REVIEW
Unheralded Docker steps up to sink Swans; King needs a rocket
A young Docker came up clutch at the SCG and Izak Rankine was back to his best, but Max King needs to lift, and one club captain lowered his colours -- not for the first time this season... Here's whose stocks are up and down after Round 16.
ESPN's ultimate 2024 Brownlow Medal predictor
The Brownlow Medal is the highest individual honour in the AFL. In 2024, ESPN is giving you an advantage with our one-of-a-kind predictor.
The Hinkley conundrum: Is the grass really more teal on the other side?
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AFL DRAFT LATEST
Bo Allan: WA's top draft talent is an AFL captain in waiting
There's something wonderfully old school about WA's top AFL draft talent Bo Allan. And in the space of two games at the National Championships, he has propelled himself into top-10 conversations, writes Jasper Chellappah.
Draft Power Rankings: Basketball prodigy has tough decision to make
A classy South Australian midfielder has jumped into the top 3, but the pool's best ruckman has a decision to make about whether to pursue basketball or footy, writes Jasper Chellappah in ESPN's June Draft Power Rankings.
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TIMING THE RUN
Are the Swans peaking too early?
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FORK IN THE ROAD
Remember When: Essendon and Geelong's fortunes switched
It was a semifinal in 2004 during which Geelong and Essendon's fortunes seemed to switch. A powerhouse for many years prior, the Dons struggled thereafter while the Cats become the juggernaught we know all too well, writes Rohan Connolly.
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FOOTYOLOGY PODCAST
'Stamp it out': Eade calls for hefty bans for staging head knocks
A hiding to nothing: Umps aren't perfect but they're pretty damn close
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- Scott: 'Series of unfortunate events' cost Dons
- Acres inks new deal, West name continues at Dogs
- ASADA wants oversight of AFL illicit drug code
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Getty/Images Who you should be tipping in Round 17 of the AFL
Who should you be tipping in Round 17 of the AFL? 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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The Brownlow Medal is the highest individual honour in the AFL. In 2024, ESPN is giving you an advantage with our one-of-a-kind predictor.
ESPN/GETTY IMAGES The 50 best AFL players heading into season 2024
The 2024 AFL season gets underway next month. That means it's time for ESPN's annual countdown of the 50 best players in the sport.
ESPN/Getty Images Ranking every AFL position group, 1-18: Best, worst defence, forwards, and midfields
We graded positions for every AFL team and stacked them 1 to 18. Who has the best overall list? And which team should you watch out for in 2024?
ESPN/Getty Images/Sydney Swans/AFL Media ESPN's top 20 must-watch players for the 2024 AFL season: 10-1
Who are the AFL players you just love to watch play? Not necessarily the best players in the league, or the most promising, but the ones who make you tune in anytime, anywhere? Here's our top 10.
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