Giant's heroics seals four points; former No. 1 pick disappoints
Leek Aleer gave us a glimpse into a future, and Jordan Ridley made a welcome return for the Dons, but one No. 1 draft pick should probably be under a little more pressure after another down performance. Here's whose stocks are up and down after Round 11.
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Can't be solved: Interpretation the 'necessary evil' of AFL umpiring
Umpiring is as good as it's ever been, but what has changed is the forensic analysis of nearly every 50-50 decision. The solution? However unsatisfactory, there's really no answer, writes Rohan Connolly.
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TOP HEADLINES
WHO IS YOUR CLUB TAKING?
AFL Mid-Season Draft: Top picks and draft bolters
The mid-season draft has become a regular fixture in the footy calendar, and its next instalment arrives on Wednesday. ESPN draft expert Jasper Chellappah takes a look at who each club might take.
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TIME FOR A MIDSEASON TRADE PERIOD?
Vic clubs 'would laugh' if midseason trade period introduced
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INJURIES IN THE AFL
How can the AFL reduce injuries? Well, it's complicated
How can the AFL reduce injuries? Well, it probably depends upon which interest group you are representing, and that in itself forms a rather tangled web, writes Rohan Connolly
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Why game length is not the reason for AFL injury spike
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Remember When: Riccardi's ugly punt broke Carlton hearts
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THE SIX POINTS
The AFL's best one-two punches; Is Dimma smart or selfish?
This week's Six Points feature the objectively abysmal Tigers, the best (young) one-two punches in the league, the unheralded Bulldog who must be in mid-year All-Australian consideration, and my latest issue with the modern day coach.
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FOOTYOLOGY PODCAST
RoCo: 'Need to keep talking' about Indigenous participation falling
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Eade: AFL must look at ways to address injury crisis
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JUST HOW GOOD IS HARLEY?
Footy already 'too easy' for Harley Reid
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