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Kate Salemme is a sports reporter covering AFL, AFLW and tennis. She also covers a range of other sports across the sporting landscape.

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West Coast

Buckenara: Why Eagles are clear flag favourites for 2021

West Coast are clear flag favourites for 2021 but over the off-season the players and coaches must ask themselves some serious questions.

Port Adelaide

AFL - Sunday, 13th September, 2020 - Hawthorn v Western Bulldogs at the Adelaide Oval. Hawthorn's Chad Wingard tries to break the tackle of Western Bulldogs Lachie Hunter Picture: Sarah Reed

Buckenara: How Wingard trade turned Port into ‘powerhouse’

Port Adelaide fans were stunned when the club traded Chad Wingard to Hawthorn but it’s the perfect example of how to fast-track your list.

Lions

Gary Buckenara analyses Brisbane's list after the 2020 season.

Buckenara: Why Lions are envy of almost every club

Joe Daniher’s arrival at Brisbane is the cream on top of one of the most talented lists the AFL has seen. Gary Buckenara on the dynasty the Lions can create.

Geelong

Where would the Jeremy Cameron/Tom Hawkins combo stack up against the great forward partnerships?

Closing flag window justifies huge Cameron price

Jeremy Cameron and Tom Hawkins will form one of the game’s most feared forward duos, writes Gary Buckenara. Will it be enough to win a premiership?

ANALYSISBulldogs

Gary Buckenara analyses the Bulldogs' list.

Buckenara: Will Dogs regret wasted window?

The Bulldogs should have finished in the top four this year and are well and truly in their premiership window. Can this list take its chances or will it be a wasted era?

Carlton

Buckenara: What Williams signing means for Blues’ finals hopes

Carlton’s rebuild has been long and painful but the Blues are now finally seeing results, with a premiership a serious possibility sooner than you think. List expert Gary Buckenara analyses Carlton’s list.

GWS

Buckenara: How Giants became new Suns

Remember when the Gold Coast was a wasteland, where every man and his dog wanted to leave? We might not have noticed, because they’ve been able to play finals, but Gary Buckenara says the Giants are headed down the same path.

Melbourne

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 12: Max Gawn of the Demons celebrates the win with his team after the round 17 AFL match between the Greater Western Sydney Giants and the Melbourne Demons at The Gabba on September 12, 2020 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Jono Searle/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Buckenara: Dees have only one A-grader

Melbourne is a team full of B-graders with only one player in the elite category, according to list guru Gary Buckenara. He reveals what the Demons must do to improve their squad in his expert analysis.

Sydney

Ben Brown of the Kangaroos prepares to kick towards goal during the Round 9 AFL match between the North Melbourne Kangaroos and the Greater Western Sydney (GWS) Giants at Blundstone Arena in Hobart, Saturday, May 19, 2018. (AAP Image/Rob Blakers) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Swans pick No.22 for Ben Brown: who says no?

Out-of-favour North Melbourne key forward Ben Brown might have had a disappointing season, but is a fresh start in Sydney just what the doctor ordered? Gary Buckenara explains why the Swans and Brown could be a match made in heaven.

Gold Coast

Buckenara: Suns should launch bid for De Goey

Jordan De Goey is looking for more money and Gold Coast should come knocking with a big contract to entice him to the club. List guru Gary Buckenara on what he’d offer and why he’d be a good fit at the Suns. Read his full list analysis.

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