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Round Table: Should the AFL experiment with its finals structure?
There's no action on the field but still plenty to discuss, as our experts debate the players' pay cut, the Tasmanian AFL bid and which team will be hurt the most should footy not return in 2020.
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Higgins: Inside the day footy stopped
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AFL Draft Power Rankings: The top 20 prospects for 2020
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AFL, players agree to pay deal in shutdown
The stand-off between the AFL and its players is over with the two parties reportedly agreeing to a pay deal for the coronavirus shutdown.
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Gold Coast Suns CEO believes players would play for nothing
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Footy in crisis: Ranking the AFL's biggest sagas
AFL Round Table: Is it time to draw a line through the 2020 season?
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'Most serious threat to our game in 100 years': AFL season postponed
The AFL season will be postponed after further travel restrictions to combat the spread of coronavirus were imposed by the federal government.
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AFL suspends season in response to coronavirus
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AFL players and clubs react to league shutdown on social media
Here's how AFL players and clubs reacted to news the league was set to be postponed until at least May 31.
Heroes & Villains, R1: Kangaroo courage on full display
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An Aussie Rules football guide for dummies
Interest in Australian Rules football is peaking, given it's still being played while most sport around the world has been shut down. Here's everything you need to know about the game.
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Americans label AFL 'incredible,' vow to continue watching
Former NFL punter Pat McAfee has given Aussie Rules a glowing review on his podcast, labeling the game "maybe his favourite sport he's ever seen in his entire life."
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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.
