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The decade ahead: Our AFL team for 2020-29
It's a new decade, so which players will rule the AFL from 2020 to 2029? ESPN's draft expert Chris Doerre looks into his crystal ball to select a 22 who he thinks will dominate their positions in the coming decade.
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Round Table: Which team is the hardest to read heading into 2020?
In the first Round Table of season 2020, our experts discuss State of Origin, shortened half-time breaks, the hardest team to read heading into 2020 and the 'forgotten' player we expect to make the biggest impact.
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BUSHFIRE RELIEF
AFL State of Origin back for bushfire relief
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AFL sends bushfire game wish list to clubs
The AFL has written to all 18 clubs asking them to make eight players available for selection for the bushfire relief match to be held at Marvel Stadium.
Longmire honoured to coach AFL All-Stars
Swans coach John Longmire has expressed his pride at the AFL's response to the bushfire crisis.
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The headlines that rocked Australian sport this decade
Talent; Influence; Star power: Aussie athlete Power rankings
AFL DRAFT
AFL draft: Every club's draft haul rated
ESPN's AFL draft expert Chris Doerre analyses each teams performance at the Draft and grades how each team fared over the first two rounds including trades, bids and picks.
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Suns secure more elite talent - but that's the easy part
It was another mighty draft haul for the AFL's wooden spooners, and with the talent which has come through the door in the past two years, there's now no excuses for the Suns, writes Matt Walsh
New AFL players are put under the microscope
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AFL Draft: Top 20 prospects for 2020
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New AFL players are put under the microscope
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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.
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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.
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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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AFL Round Table: Which team is best placed to challenge the Tigers in 2020?
In the last Round Table of season 2019, our experts rank the Giants' year, debate which team can most threaten Richmond's quest for back-to-back flags and rate the AFL's assistant package to Gold Coast.
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Listen to the ESPN Footytips AFL podcast
Join Matt Walsh, Niall Seewang, Jake Michaels and Christian Joly from Champion Data for some of the best analysis and insight on the ESPNfootytips AFL podcast.
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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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Paddy McCartin may be the most important No. 1 pick of all time
He's had eight concussions over his short career and won't be the best No. 1 pick to play the game, but Paddy McCartin might just be the most important first pick in history, writes Matt Walsh.
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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.
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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
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2017 AFL draft: Who are the real top 20?
As he continues to assess the top 20 of recent drafts, ESPN.com.au's Chris Doerre looks back at 2017 and gives a surprise top selection in hindsight.
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'Best 18': One player from every club
The challenge: Pick a 'best 18' featuring only one player from every AFL club. The results? Check them out and vote on which team is strongest!
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Like it or not, you should want your favourite players to take part in AFLX
You might not have fully embraced the AFLX concept, but there's good reason to support your AFL club's players getting involved, writes Matt Walsh.
