AFLX live coverage: Group 1 Collingwood, West Coast, Fremantle, Geelong, Port Adelaide, Adelaide

ADELAIDE has claimed the first AFLX premiership, defeating Geelong in the Group 1 grand final. Gillon McLachlan says the concept is a winner, but fan reaction was mixed. RECAP

ADELAIDE is the first AFLX premier.

The Crows downed Geelong in the Group 1 grand final after the two teams qualified for the playoff with wins in their earlier pool matches. EXPLAINER: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT AFLX WHO TO WATCH: SUPERCOACH GUIDE TO AFLX AFLX SQUADS: WHO HAS YOUR CLUB NAMED? HOW TO CELEBRATE CHINESE NEW YEAR IN MELBOURNE The first night of the new concept drew a mixed reaction from fans — some liked the ball zipping up and down the rectangular field while others lamented the lack of traditional footy elements like high marking and much in the way of defensive pressure. AFL boss Gillon McLachlan declared he was happy with the first night of AFLX and suggested an international tournament could be on the AFL agenda. Meanwhile, Willie Rioli, Tim Kelly and Tom Doedee put up their hands for Round 1 selection. Recap all tonight’s excitement, analysis and SuperCoach intel below — and join us tomorrow for all the Group 2 AFLX action.

Originally published as AFLX live coverage: Group 1 Collingwood, West Coast, Fremantle, Geelong, Port Adelaide, Adelaide

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