‘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.
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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.
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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.
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