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AFL Draft Power Rankings: Key forwards jostling for No. 1 rank

Despite little live action to assess, ESPN.com.au draft expert Chris Doerre has revealed his latest Power Rankings ahead of the 2020 AFL Draft.

How three 2019 losses spooked Simon Goodwin and the Demons

Melbourne's decline from the heights of 2018 can be traced back to their first three games of 2019, after which Simon Goodwin dramatically changed the Demons' game-style, writes Niall Seewang

List manipulation is here to stay, so get used to it

This extraordinary season may have some long-lasting silver linings, such as the maturing of attitudes towards traditionally prickly topics like list management, Rohan Connolly writes.

The seven-footer eyeing a place in the AFL

Seven-footer and college basketballer Mate Colina is hoping to become the tallest AFL player to play in the league. His journey onto Richmond's list is fascinating, writes Olgun Uluc.

Behind the COVID curveballs faced by recruiters ahead of the AFL Draft

North Melbourne have one of this year's strongest draft hands despite some massive COVID-19 curveballs. Head of player personnel Scott Clayton talks to ESPN about how they're negotiating the most speculative draft ever.

What to make of the Swans' rocky 2020, and what comes next

The win-loss column is ugly but Jude Bolton digs a little deeper to assess Sydney's 2020 campaign, and the list management decisions to come in the off-season.

List managers, players, boards, HQ: How coaches juggle the whole-club puzzle

Coaching is one of footy's mysterious arts, but ESPN is lifting the lid in an exclusive three-part series. This is Part 3, delving into the whole-club puzzle - from the coaches, to admin, to list management.

2020 AFL Draft: Who's still playing, top prospects, clubs holding the aces

Clubs and prospects alike are still preparing for the draft despite a lack of action on the field - here's everything you need to know about the current state of play.

Why the holding the ball rule is against the spirit of the game

It's great to have football back, but the current adjudication of the holding the ball rule needs some serious work, writes Jude Bolton.

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.

Forget tweaks, the AFL needs radical change

Amid growing concern for the state of the game in 2020, the AFL is in drastic need of rule changes, writes Rohan Connolly.

An oral history of Lance Franklin's 2010 AFL Goal of the Year

10 years ago, then-Hawthorn star Lance Franklin's legend reached another level after two incredible back-to-back goals against Essendon at the MCG. Here's how it unfolded, from the perspective of those closest to him.

Do young footy fans actually care about the state of the game?

The state of the modern game has been one of the biggest talking points in 2020, but do young fans actually mind the new-look AFL?

Land of Opportunity or American Dream? AFL's U.S. conundrum

For a league that has long pined for exposure and relevance overseas, the AFL could be presented with a golden opportunity to make a mark in the U.S. -- if they're brave enough to do so, writes Niall Seewang.

Starting the AFL from scratch: What would footy look like?

What would happen if the AFL as we knew it died, and we were given another chance to establish the competition? ESPN.com.au canvasses several opinions looking at teams, finals, the fixture, salary cap, stadia, AFLW and more.

AFL Draft Power Rankings: The top 20 prospects for 2020

Despite no live action to assess, ESPN.com.au draft expert Chris Doerre has revealed his first Power Rankings of the 2020 draft, having scrutinised the prospects' 2019 seasons closely.

Captains Confidential: Worst change rooms, feral fans, burner accounts

From the worst locker rooms in the league to the best theme songs and social media burner accounts, we spoke to several AFL captains for the first edition of AFL Confidential.

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.

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.

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.

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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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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