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Remember When: Ben Dixon broke the hearts of Blues fans

Hawthorn was an emerging young side in its second year under coach Peter Schwab in 2001, and in Round 17 was presented with a big ask against Carlton. The end result? A heartstopper, recalls Rohan Connolly.

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BLUE BELIEVERS

Carlton's flag hopes - they're real, and they're spectacular

It's been nearly 30 years since Carlton's last premiership, and 15-odd since its much-pilloried slogan. But the dream of another flag is now so close that long-suffering fans can now smell what the Blues are cooking, writes Rohan Connolly.

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AFL DRAFT LATEST

Luke Trainor: The premier interceptor in a draft full of mids

In a draft overflowing with midfielders, Luke Trainor stands tall as a premier key defender. And as one of their own, the spring-heeled interceptor could have the Kangaroos weighing up their options come November, writes Jasper Chellappah.

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Bo Allan: WA's top draft talent is an AFL captain in waiting

There's something wonderfully old school about WA's top AFL draft talent Bo Allan. And in the space of two games at the National Championships, he has propelled himself into top-10 conversations, writes Jasper Chellappah.

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Eade: Pies outcoached in loss to Suns

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LOOKING TO ROUND 17

Can the Dons avoid another late-season collapse? How will Harley Reid fare on the 'G?

Can the Dons avoid another late-season collapse? How will Harley Reid fare on the 'G? Should Jeremy Howe play permanent forward? We've looked at the big question every club must answer in Round 17.

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ROUND 16 REVIEW

Unheralded Docker steps up to sink Swans; King needs a rocket

A young Docker came up clutch at the SCG and Izak Rankine was back to his best, but Max King needs to lift, and one club captain lowered his colours -- not for the first time this season... Here's whose stocks are up and down after Round 16.

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ESPN's ultimate 2024 Brownlow Medal predictor

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.

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HOW TO BEAT SYDNEY

Punish turnovers, work methodically: the blueprint to beat the Swans

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