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Butters back in a big way; Bruise-free Eagles post historical worst
Zak Butters showed why he's important to Port Adelaide, and a veteran Cat starred. But the Eagles were historically bad, at least in one stat. Here's whose stocks are up and down after Round 5.
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Beyond dispute: It was fun, but the Dees are done
The belief that Melbourne's list and best footy is still at a premiership-winning level is a fallacy. The Dees are finished, and it's beyond dispute, writes Rohan Connolly.
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'HE'S BROUGHT RICHMOND INTO DISREPUTE'
AFL, Tigers' toothless attitude to Noah Balta was embarrassing
The AFL and Richmond's lack of a stronger stance on the Noah Balta selection situation was embarrassing, writes Rohan Connolly.
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HOW DO YOU STOP HIM?
Mason Cox: Why defenders will struggle against Sam Darcy
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THE CALL PORT NEEDS TO MAKE?
Walsh: Moving on Hinkley would be 'an easy call'
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AFL Draft: Another Duursma staking his early pick 1 claim
FOOTYOLOGY PODCAST
Rodney Eade: 'Umpires have affected games' more than ever
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Rodney Eade: Kangaroos mids 'don't defend' well enough
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FOOTY'S BIGGEST TOPICS
Why the Demons must make a massive call on Goodwin
This week's Six Points feature the dire Demons, football's top five rivalries, the most uncelebrated player in the league, and why the AFL (and tribunal) was correct in suspending Rhyan Mansell.
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Connolly: Dillon, AFL, not strong enough on Balta
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HOW EVERY TEAM STACKS UP
April AFL tiers: Real contenders, mirage in the desert, and coach killers
Who have emerged as the early the favourites for the 2025 AFL premiership? Who has failed to live up to expectations? Jake Michaels has ranked every club one month into the new season.
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Top Headlines
- AFL Round 6: Teams, tips, news & more
- Fyfe avoids surgery as Freo rally around veteran
- Freo's Voss slapped with three-match suspension
- Roos boost as Davies-Uniacke signs long-term deal
- AFL fines Cats' Smith $1000 for flipping off fan
- Tigers leave out Noah Balta ahead of sentencing
- Goodwin loves 'passionate' Petracca's emotion
- Mason Cox joins forces with ESPN for Red Time
- Bont preparing to return for Dogs' Easter game
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Listen to the ESPN Footy Podcast
Join ESPN's footy team for some of the best AFL and AFLW analysis and insight on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
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Every AFL expected score from Round 4 and season ladder
Not many AFL metrics are more interesting than Champion Data's expected scores. Here's how every game should have unfolded.
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ESPN's ultimate Brownlow Medal predictor and tracker - every vote for 2025
The Brownlow Medal is the highest individual honour in the AFL. In 2025, ESPN is giving you an advantage with our one-of-a-kind predictor.
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AFL injury list: Every team's casualties for season 2025
Stay across all of the latest AFL injury news, suspensions, timetables and expected return dates with our comprehensive list.
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The 50 best AFL players heading into season 2025
The 2025 AFL season gets underway next week. That means it's time for ESPN's annual countdown of the 50 best players in the sport.
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'Exactly what we need': How Aussie Rules helped make ESPN a live sport juggernaut
When ESPN was a fledgling station without any meaningful TV rights, it needed content. Enter Aussie Rules football and the VFL, and a partnership which left a lasting impact on both league and broadcaster, writes Shannon Gill.
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AFL 2025 fixture: Five must-watch games in the first month
The 2025 AFL fixture has been released. So, to whet your appetite for the upcoming season, we've picked out the five must-watch games from the opening month.
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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.
