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How costly will Sydney's injuries be? Can the Hawks keep rolling?
How costly will Sydney's injuries be? Can the Hawks keep their foot on the pedal? Will the Blues hold onto second spot? We've looked at every club and answered their biggest question ahead of Round 20.
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ROUND 19 REVIEW
Dons' September hopes fading; Freo's finals forward X-factor
A young Docker took another big step, the Hawks kept their hot form rolling, and an unsung Crow proved to be a match-winner, but Essendon's finals hopes have taken another hit after a disastrous outing. Here's whose stocks are up and down after Round 19.
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THE STAT ROWELL CAN'T CRACK
The one stat Matt Rowell can't nail
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ONE AND DONE?
Dynasties 'done and dusted'? Pies could be the next one-and-done premier
The Pies are the latest side to a possibility of missing finals after winning the AFL premiership. It's the levers of equalisation at work, and it could signal the end of the footy dynasty, writes Rohan Connolly.
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JULY POWER RANKINGS
Draft Power Rankings: New No. 1 emerges after National Championships
A new No. 1 has emerged following the U18 National Championships, while some bolters have also made their move after strong showings, writes Jasper Chellappah. Plus, every prospect's carnival stats, in ESPN's July Draft Power Rankings.
ESPN's top 25 Australian athletes of the 21st century
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MATCH REVIEW DRAMA
Eade: AFL bans need to consider intent more than outcome
Michaels: Worst two-week stretch in MRO History
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EASY UMPIRE FIX
The footy tradition lost to COVID that needs to make a comeback
Every week another coach is wanting to 'seek clarity' from the AFL on umpiring interpretations, so maybe it's time to bring back an age-old footy tradition seen from the juniors all the way up to the AFL, writes Rohan Connolly.
Top Headlines
- AFL Round 20: Teams, tips, news & more
- Swans premiership player Sam Reid retires
- Port assistant denies interest in Eagles role
- Three AFL clubs to get concussion 'please explains'
- TDK in finals doubt as Blues sweat on other stars
- Free agent Ainsworth stays at Gold Coast
- Maynard learns fate for striking Hawk Ginnivan
- Liam Henry suffers season-ending knee injury
- Keays cleared of tackle after 'confusing week'
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Getty/Images Expert tips, best tips for Round 20 of the AFL
Who should you be tipping in Round 20 of the AFL? Our footy experts have put their heads together to help you out. So open your ESPN Footytips app, take notes, and get ahead of the game!
. ESPN's ultimate Brownlow Medal predictor and tracker - every vote for 2024
The Brownlow Medal is the highest individual honour in the AFL. In 2024, ESPN is giving you an advantage with our one-of-a-kind predictor.
ESPN/GETTY IMAGES The 50 best AFL players heading into season 2024
The 2024 AFL season gets underway next month. That means it's time for ESPN's annual countdown of the 50 best players in the sport.
ESPN/Getty Images Ranking every AFL position group, 1-18: Best, worst defence, forwards, and midfields
We graded positions for every AFL team and stacked them 1 to 18. Who has the best overall list? And which team should you watch out for in 2024?
ESPN/Getty Images/Sydney Swans/AFL Media ESPN's top 20 must-watch players for the 2024 AFL season: 10-1
Who are the AFL players you just love to watch play? Not necessarily the best players in the league, or the most promising, but the ones who make you tune in anytime, anywhere? Here's our top 10.
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