The numbers that suggest Pies star can turn back GF clock
Scott Pendlebury won the Norm Smith medal when the Magpies last won a premiership – 13 years ago. Could he do it again? The numbers suggest he could.
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Where’s Charlie? Blues riddle that needs to be solved
Charlie Curnow dominated the home-and-away season but has been barely sighted in Carlton’s two finals. See the numbers that explain his low impact.
‘It’s curtains’: Nightmare stat Blues can’t repeat
Carlton has escaped the media blowtorch for a horror stat against the Swans. But a repeat would be disastrous.
Stats gurus expose ‘rubbish’ finals myth
Some experts will tell you finals results come down to a team’s bottom six players. Forget all that. Here are the players who need to shine.
‘Freakish’ Dusty numbers All-Australian selectors must see
Should Dustin Martin be in the All-Australian team? Stats guru Daniel Hoyne says it’s one of the easiest calls of the year.
One man who can tip scales in footy tipping nightmare
Adelaide and Sydney’s premiership profiles are almost identical, but only one can play finals. Plus a possible ‘banana peel’ game for the Blues under the microscope.
Why Pies can’t lose ‘most important game of the season’
Collingwood’s premiership hopes will be on the line two months early at the MCG on Friday night. Here’s why.
Straight sets? Alarming stats show Power is ‘miles off pace’
David King says Port Adelaide can’t win the flag and stats guru Daniel Hoyne reveals why he wouldn’t back the Power in a home semi final.
‘Horrible’ stat that could cost Power star on big stage
Star interceptor Aliir Aliir is a regular on Port Adelaide highlights reels, but that’s not the whole story. See the numbers that will worry Power fans.
$1 million plunge: Footy’s biggest bet on Pies v Blues
TAB has taken its largest ever bet on a game of footy, with a punter shelling out $1 million on the result of the Collingwood v Carlton blockbuster in round 20.
Pies onball squeeze: Is Brownlow winner under pump?
Tom Mitchell is a star of the game, but could a selection squeeze force him out of Collingwood’s star midfield line-up? The numbers say he’s got to lift his game.
The big reason behind Merrett’s meteoric rise
Essendon skipper Zach Merrett was the 233rd-ranked player in the competition after nine rounds – but his past six weeks have been something else. Go behind the star’s return to form.
‘Madness’: Stats show Daicos is playing in wrong spot
Nick Daicos is favourite for the Brownlow, but remarkable stats show he could be even more damaging in a different role.
Blueprint for Bombers to fix ‘false’ profile
Essendon is winning, but to be a serious finals contender the Bombers have to change the way they play. Stats gurus Daniel Hoyne and David King reveal how on Pure Footy.
Shock results of Champion Data’s all-new player ratings
Champion Data has developed a ratings system that compares every player against the rest of the competition for the first time. See how it works, and the winners and losers.
Champion Data’s mid-year All-Australian shocks
Where’s Jeremy Cameron? Champion Data’s team of the year has surprises on every line – all based on data.
Why Pies’ pressure is different to any other team
Collingwood’s manic pressure is a myth, but the Magpies are doing something that sets them apart from every other team.
Should Swans trade a gun midfielder?
Sydney needs talls at both ends of the ground, and it could mean some big trade and free agency plays. David King reveals the stunning stats behind a potential Swans raid.
Unsung heroes rivalling Bont as AFL’s most influential
A surprise group of young stars are rivalling Bronwlow Medal fancy Marcus Bontempelli as the most influential players per disposal this year.
Shock stat Magpies rank worst in the competition
Collingwood is doing a lot right, but the Pies rank 18th in one key area over the past five weeks. And it could be about to come home to roost.
Who’s to blame for Blues’ ‘horrible’ Curnow, McKay stat?
Carlton’s forward line issues go far beyond Harry McKay’s goalkicking yips. And some of the Blues’ biggest names are in the gun.
‘They’re gone’: Cats won’t make finals if dire trend continues
Geelong sit behind only the Giants and Hawks in one important area of the game. And the stats gurus say they can’t make finals if the trend continues. Watch the latest Pure Footy.
The ‘unbelievable’ stat that proves Saints might be real deal
A remarkable stat about St Kilda’s defence under Ross Lyon has surfaced – and it even has Kangaroos great David King believing. Watch Pure Footy here.
Bulldogs’ big question: Who is Bailey Smith?
The stats show Bailey Smith isn’t a centre bounce midfielder, but his numbers aren’t great on the outside, either. What has happened to the Dogs’ rising star? Watch Pure Footy.
‘Extraordinary’ mistakes that are killing 0-2 Cats
Geelong’s dominance in a key stat has disappeared in the opening two rounds for a bizarre reason – and as a result the Cats are getting ‘torched’.
Journalist ‘still haunted’ by Malthouse spray
AFL coaches and journalists can be fiery adversaries, and reporter Jay Clark has recalled the day he was on the receiving end of a Mick Malthouse blast.
The day Dees told Goodwin they had a problem
Leaked documents have revealed when two key Melbourne officials first raised behavioural issues with coach Simon Goodwin and how he responded.
Is Voss really the right man for Blues?
Michael Voss is seen as the man most likely to be charged with leading Carlton out of its mire. But is he the inspiring choice Blues fans were promised?
Dogs’ ‘Hail Mary’ play to shut out Bombers
Essendon has one shot at knocking the Bulldogs out of the finals and Luke Beveridge can keep his flag hopes alive with one very risky play. Watch Pure Footy.
Why Bombers can end 6192-day drought
Essendon has the chance to end one of footy’s biggest hoodoos. And there’s a good reason relief for long-suffering fans could be at hand. Watch KFC SuperFooty TV.
Are the Western Bulldogs cooked?
The Western Bulldogs’ premiership hopes are in danger of going up in smoke if they can’t correct some ‘bizarre’ stats. Watch Pure Footy.
Who is the best all-time footy commentator?
BT, Bruce or the Bearded Burbler? The KFC SuperFooty TV panel name their all-time favourite callers. Watch and have your say.
Dimma’s surprising halftime weapon revealed
Damien Hardwick is the best halftime coach in the competition, thanks largely to an ‘amazing’ performance from an unlikely saviour. Watch Pure Footy.
It’s real: Port, Crows really hate each other
Jack Watts got a new perspective on footy’s biggest rivalry when he arrived at Port Adelaide from Melbourne. See who fuels the Showdown on KFC SuperFooty TV.
‘Unbelievable’ stat that shows Swans can win flag
Look out Dogs, Demons and Cats fans. The Swans are coming hard, and one key stat reveals why they could be a shock premiership threat. Watch Pure Footy.
AFL’s ‘easy’ call on Perth Grand Final
The AFL faces a tough decision on where to play the Grand Final if the MCG can’t host a full crowd. But one journo says the call is easy. Watch KFC SuperFooty TV.
Who should be the All-Australian ruckman?
Expert commentators are stumped trying to split the AFL’s top big men, but Champion Data says the answer is obvious. Watch Pure Footy.
KFC TV: Is ‘Horse’ the most underrated coach in the game?
The likes of Clarkson, Hardwick and Scott are constantly referred to as the top coaches in the league. But should John Longmire get more credit? Watch KFC TV.
Career-best Buddy powering Swans’ serious flag tilt
Stats gurus have Sydney as the ‘fourth seed’ in this year’s premiership race. And a remarkable Lance Franklin stat is a key reason why. Watch Pure Footy here.
KFC SuperFooty TV: How Blues can make finals
Carlton sit in 13th place, yet are just two games outside the eight. Could the Blues secure one of the finals spots up for grabs? Watch KFC SuperFooty TV.
Which team ticks every premiership box?
Stats gurus have identified the key areas that make up the AFL premiership formula. And right now only one team meets all four criteria. Watch Pure Footy here.
KFC SuperFooty TV: Dons must keep Stringer ‘on the edge’
Jake Stringer’s contract isn’t just about money. It is also about length of years. What is the perfect balance for the player and club? Watch KFC SuperFooty TV.
The flaws that could trip up each top-five team
The top five has put a gap on the rest of the competition and all are in the flag hunt — but each side has an issue with their game that could bring them undone. Watch Pure Footy.
KFC SuperFooty TV: Who else could join the 400 club?
Shaun Burgoyne is one game away from joining one of football’s most prestigious clubs. But after Silk plays his 400th game, who will be next?
Have the Hawks struck gold with these young guns?
The Hawthorn rebuild might be further advanced than you thought. On this week’s episode of Pure Footy, check out the kids driving the charge.
Which clubs are winning and losing the injury war?
One team has lost 80 more points on the scoreboard to injury than any other this season. And the other end of the health ladder tells a story, too. Watch Pure Footy.
Worst kick in the comp will shock footy world
He has a reputation as a Rolls Royce, but one big name recruit has the worst kick rating in the competition. Find out more on Pure Footy.
Secret to Neale Daniher’s motivational magic
As the footy world gears up for Big Freeze 7, ex-Demon Jack Watts speaks about what makes Neale Daniher so special. Watch KFC SuperFooty TV.
Revealed: The turnover kings cruelling Blues
Carlton is failing in all three aspects of the game, but one stat stands out and the names of the biggest culprits might surprise you. Watch Pure Footy.
Why prized trade target should stick with Tigers
Jack Watts learnt a valuable lesson in his AFL career that Callum Coleman-Jones should heed when he considers big money offers from rival clubs. Watch SuperFooty TV.
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