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Franklin inspires Swans to overrun Tigers
Sydney survived a spirited challenge from Richmond and a controversial free kick after the siren to cement their place in the top eight with a six-point triumph at the SCG.


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AFL
The Deep Dive: Why Carlton can (and can't) win the flag
With eight wins from 10 matches and playing a brand as attractive as anyone in the competition, most signs are pointing towards a rare Blues flag tilt. But here's why we should cool the jets just a touch.

AFL
ROUND 11
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Round Table: Should Carlton's 'pass mark' be top four?
Our AFL experts tackle some of the burning questions ahead of Round 11, including whether we should be revising our pass marks for Carlton after their hot start, who the recruit of the year is, and more.
The 'concerning' stat surrounding Matt Rowell
In this episode of the pod, we look at one team with a list profile that looks incredibly healthy, discuss the struggling sides in Western Australia, uncover the concerning stat surrounding Matt Rowell, and much more.

AFL
ROUND 10 REACTION
Stocks up, stocks down: Freo's Achilles heel revealed
In Round 10 of the 2022 AFL season, we saw an old forward turn back the clock, but Freo's wet weather footy has let them down for a second straight week. Here's whose stocks are up and down this week.
ESPN's Brownlow Medal predictor - Oliver on the march
The Brownlow Medal is the highest individual honour in the AFL. In 2022, ESPN is giving you an advantage with our one-of-a-kind predictor, which has correctly picked seven out of the past eight winners.
Demons' wretched past staring North Melbourne in the face

AFLW
The AFLW CBA is signed: what happens now?
The new CBA is signed off, and an August season start has been confirmed, but a lot now needs to happen in a very short amount of time. So, AFLW fans, it's time to buckle in! Here's what happens now.
PODCAST: What the AFLW pay rise means for players and professionalism
Join ESPN's footy team for some of the best AFL and AFLW analysis and insight on the ESPN Footy Podcast.

AFL
CHAMPION DATA DEEP DIVE
The Deep Dive: The young guns who are the league's best kicks
Ever found yourself wondering who the AFL's best kick is? Of course you have, so with the help of Champion Data, we've identified the league's best users by foot, in 12 different categories, with some surprise results.
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- New deal confirmed for Cats coach Scott
- Magpies defender Roughead retires from AFL
- Swans suffer ruck blow ahead of Tiger test
- Defiant Noble in for 'long haul' at North
- Adelaide's Seedsman to miss AFL season
- Dogs' Beveridge addresses Naughton remarks
- GWS stars Whitfield, Taranto to miss again
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AFL injury list ESPN's official AFL injury list for season 2022 - every team, every injury, timelines and expected return dates
Stay across all of the latest AFL injury news, suspensions, timetables and expected return dates with our comprehensive list.
Daniel Carson/AFL Photos via Getty Images ESPN's ultimate Brownlow Medal predictor and tracker - every player, every vote for 2022
The Brownlow Medal is the highest individual honour in the AFL. In 2022, ESPN is giving you an advantage with our one-of-a-kind predictor, which has correctly picked seven out of the past eight winners.
Jono Searle/AFL Photos/via Getty Images Big-game personas: Athletes who thrived on the biggest stage
For some athletes the step up to the biggest stage is a daunting one. For others, it just brings out their best. These are the stars whose big game personas take them to another level.
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. What every AFL club wants for Christmas
It's the most wonderful time of the year, and time is running out for AFL teams to get their last-minute requests to Santa. Here's what our writers believe each club wants for Christmas.