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Why it's all up from here for the Eagles; Port (almost!) escaped criticism
The Eagles -- yes, West Coast! -- are hitting a number of key premiership metrics and it's clear the worst is behind them. Plus, Port's under the blowtorch, why fuel prices could affect Gather Round, and footy's most common first name.
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AFL tiers: Two clear flag favourites, but who has 'alarm bells ringing'?
There are two early flag favourites, but alarm bells are ringing for a couple of would-be contenders. Plus, is it time to revisit the tarps? We've ranked every AFL team in our April tiers.
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Rolling All-Australian: Pickett rewarded after magical display
ARE WE OVERREACTING?
AFL overreactions: Xerri deserved a far more severe penalty
Did North ruck Tristan Xerri deserve more than three weeks for wiping blood on an opponent? Are Carlton fans the most hard done by in the AFL? Let's get to this week's overreactions.
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Concern for the Crows? The stats they should worry about
Last year's minor premiers are under the pump at 1-2 in season 2026, and the Crows' ball movement is something to worry about, according to Champion Data.
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AFL Stocks: 'Grubby, digusting' act deserves weeks; Shana-hang time!
It was groundhog day for Michael Voss and the Blues, and Tristan Xerri's 'grubby act' deserves a harsh punishment, but the West Coast Eagles' kids showed up. Here's whose stocks are up and down after Round 3 of the AFL.
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Sack Voss? It's not that simple, Blues fans. Here's why...
Would sacking Michael Voss really be the right move for Carlton? Not now, says Rohan Connolly, because these days the answer is never that simple.
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Cox: Twilight AFL Grand Final 'needs to happen'
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IWD: Fairer, safer and more equitable sporting culture for women? Not just yet
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We're misty, optically: Paying tribute to Dennis Cometti, a footy icon
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- AFL Round 4: Teams, tips, news, and more
- Papley: Curnow will prove his critics wrong
- 'I'm comfortable': AFL boss on blood-smear ban
- Blues back Voss as players' mentality questioned
- Blood smear 'brain fade' costs Xerri 3 AFL games
- Ex-AFL player faces jail time after guilty verdict
- Voss: Blues can no longer 'ignore' mental woes
- Pickett stars for Dees as Blues blow big lead
- 'Evolving' Eagles stun Power in heart-stopper
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Expert tips, best tips for Round 4 of the AFL
Who should you be tipping in Round 4 of the 2026 AFL season? 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!
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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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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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The 50 best AFL players heading into season 2026
It's that time of year when ESPN's Jake Michaels counts down his 50 best players in the AFL. Spoiler alert: two-time Brownlow medalist Patrick Cripps has made the cut.
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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 32 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.
