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Dockers keep on winning as bid for maiden flag firms
Fremantle's quest for a maiden AFL premiership is gathering steam after they knocked over the Brisbane Lions by 25 points at the Gabba.
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ROUND 12
SUNDAY'S GAMES
Overreactions: Hird returning to coach Essendon would be a disaster
Would James Hird returning to coach Essendon be a disaster for the club? Should the Bombers have traded Zach Merrett last year? It's time to react to this week's biggest talking points.
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FOOTY'S BIGGEST TALKING POINTS
Brad Scott is gone, but here's the Bombers' next big fix
This week's Six Points feature the brutal Bombers and the club's many issues to address post-Brad Scott, why there's real optimism about the Blues, some support of players in the media, and two things the AFL should introduce.
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What more should the AFL do to discourage staging?
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WHAT NEXT FOR THE BOMBERS?
Hird: Heard 'nothing from Essendon' since announcing interest
1:15
Connolly: Bombers have more issues than just Brad Scott
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MID-SEASON DRAFT
Mid-season draft wrap: What each of the draftees can bring to your club
On Tuesday night, 18 more AFL dreams were realised in the 2026 mid-season draft, with Essendon selecting dashing defender Jaxon Artemis with pick 1. Here's what each prospect adds to their team's list.
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ROLLING ALL-AUSTRALIAN
ESPN's rolling AA after Round 11: Star small forward enters team
Who would pick up an AFL All-Australian blazer if our three footy writers, Jake Michaels, Matt Walsh, and Jarryd Barca had their way? Keep up to date with our rolling All-Australian here.
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No badge of honour: Why we should no longer confuse courage with recklessness
WHERE DOES IT SIT?
Ranking every AFL after-the-siren winning goal since 2000
Since the turn of the millennium, there have been 33 after-the-siren goals kicked which have won the game. We've ranked them -- taking into account shot difficulty, context of the match, conditions, and more to determine which clutch kick rules them all.
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Top Headlines
- Curnow kicks eight as Swans trounce Tigers
- Still no: Josh Fraser won't budge on Blues job
- AFL concedes error as Cats lament 'howler' call
- Hawks to go to AFL over Watson's disallowed goal
- An MCG farewell: Daniher to get state funeral
- Interim coach Solomon 'won't consider' Dons job
- Cox: Staging 'not a good look' for the AFL
- Hird confirms he wants to coach Dons again
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Expert tips, best tips for Round 12 of the AFL
Who should you be tipping in Round 12 of the AFL season? Our footy experts have put their heads together to help you out. So open your ESPNfootytips app, take notes, and get ahead of the game!
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Listen to our AFL podcast - the ESPN Footy Podcast with Champion Data
Join ESPN's footy team for some of the best AFL analysis and insight on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
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ESPN's Brownlow Medal predictor and tracker - every vote for 2026
The Brownlow Medal is the highest individual honour in the AFL. In 2026, ESPN is giving you an advantage with our one-of-a-kind predictor.
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Who has played the most games in AFL history? How many has Scott Pendlebury played?
Collingwood champion Scott Pendlebury is closing in on North Melbourne legend Brent Harvey's league games record. Will he break it in 2026?
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'It's a scam': What the AFL and city of Adelaide won't tell you about Gather Round
Everyone loves to rave about Gather Round. But unless you're in the financial 1%, this weekend-long football festival just isn't meant for you.
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We're misty-optically: Paying tribute to Dennis Cometti, a footy commentary icon
It's inevitably the witticisms which first spring first to mind when think of Dennis Cometti, but, more broadly, he was Australian football's greatest ever caller and will be sorely missed, writes Rohan Connolly.
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Hold your horses: AFL's Origin revival was real, but its long-term future is not
AFL Origin's return was a clear success, but one brilliant night is not enough to prove it's truly back for good.
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Ranking every AFL after-the-siren winning goal since 2000
Since the turn of the millennium, there have been 33 after-the-siren goals kicked which have won the game. We've ranked them -- taking into account shot difficulty, context of the match, conditions, and more to determine which clutch kick rules them all.
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AFL player record holders, statistical leaders, and more
Who has played the most AFL games? Who has kicked the most AFL goals? Here are the league leaders in history for all the stats that matter.
