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Blues players celebrate a Josh Deluca (centre) goal celebrates a goal during the Round 18 AFL match between the Carlton Blues and the Gold Coast Suns at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, Saturday, July 20, 2019. (AAP Image/Daniel Pockett) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

SuperCoach Scout: Carlton

In their leader Patrick Cripps, the Blues have one of the genuine superstars of the competition on their playing roster, and could yet have a couple more to go alongside of him as the Blues look to push further up the ladder in 2020.

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GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 19: Patrick Dangerfield of the Cats in action during the Geelong Cats training session at Deakin University on November 19, 2019 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

How will Origin teams be picked?

State of Origin is full steam ahead, with the AFL today outlining selection criteria for the Victoria v All-Stars match that will raise much-needed funds for fire-affected communities. Will clubs and players heed the call?

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11/08/18 - AFL - Port Adelaide v West Coast Eagles at the Adelaide Oval. Brendon Ah Chee and Justin Westhoff. Picture SARAH REED

Eagles, Port make two late list changes

Just when you thought the list changes were finalised for 2019, West Coast and Port Adelaide had other ideas. The Eagles have cut two midfielders while Port plans to redraft a couple of emerging talents. SEE EVERY LIST CHANGE

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Jack Steven is seen after a press conference at GMHBA Stadium in Melbourne, Thursday, October 17, 2019. (AAP Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING

Gary Buckenara analyses every club’s list

Which clubs are ready to strike in the premiership window, who made smart calls during the trade period and who’s treading water? Recruiting expert Gary Buckenara puts every AFL list under the microscope.

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Zach Merrett wins the best and fairest for the Bombers at the 2019 Crichton Medal ceremony at the Melbourne Convention Centre in Melbourne, Tuesday, October 1, 2019. (AAP Image/David Crosling) NO ARCHIVING

Every club’s best-and-fairest winner

From history-makers to comeback kids and unheralded heroes, this year’s best-and-fairest awards recognised some of the AFL’s best talents. Who won at your club?

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Carlton training session at Broadbeach, Patrick Cripps and Ed Curnow during the wrestling session. Gold Coast. 16th December 2015. Picture: Colleen Petch.

Blues’ B&F count goes down to the wire

Everyone thought Carlton superstar Patrick Cripps was going to romp home to claim his third John Nicholls Medal, but the best and fairest voters had other ideas with Ed Curnow tagging his teammate all the way to the end.

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The 2019 AFLPA 22Under22 team.

Revealed: Players pick best under-22 team

He’s already nabbed an All-Australian blazer and key Lion Harris Andrews’ golden week was further boosted with the young Brisbane defender named captain of the AFLPA 22Under22 team.

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The 2019 All-Australian team is littered with stars.

Fyfe leads new-look All-Australian team

There are nine new faces in this year’s All-Australian team — with two men from the west charged with leading a side chock-full of talent. But there’s also some big-name absentees. SEE THE TEAM

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 25: Lachie Neale of the Lions in action during the 2019 AFL round 23 match between the Richmond Tigers and the Brisbane Lions at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on August 25, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Vote: Was Neale BOG in Lions’ loss?

Are 51 disposals enough to be best on ground when your team loses? Lachie Neale made a strong case for BOG honours despite Brisbane’s defeat to Richmond. VOTE ON EVERY ROUND 23 GAME.

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - JULY 06: Sydney Stack of the Tigers makes a handpass during the round 16 AFL match between the Gold Coast Suns and the Richmond Tigers at Metricon Stadium on July 06, 2019 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Jono Searle/AFL Photos via Getty Images )

Teams: Tigers drop selection shock

Richmond has axed a young gun in a surprise move as the Tigers welcome back Dustin Martin but they’ll be missing ruckman Toby Nankervis for Sunday’s clash against West Coast.

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Dustin Martin of the Tigers (left) and Michael Hibberd of the Demons contest during the Round 20 AFL match between the Melbourne Demons and the Richmond Tigers at the MCG in Melbourne, Saturday, August 3, 2019.  (AAP Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Is Dusty back to his best?

Dustin Martin played his best game of the season on Saturday against Melbourne, sounding an ominous warning to Richmond’s rivals. But was Dusty or Dion Prestia best on ground? Have your say.

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Second Qualifying Final. Geelong vs Hawthorn at the MCG. Grant Birchall cleans up across half back . Pic: Michael Klein

Teams: Long wait over for Birchall

Hawthorn veteran Grant Birchall has been named for his first AFL game in more than two years but the Hawks have lost a key forward, and several big names return. ALL THE TEAMS

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AFL Round 12. 08/06/2019. Carlton v Brisbane Lions at Marvel Stadium, Melbourne. Interim coach David Teague gets a hug of Mitch McGovern   .  Pic: Michael Klein

Podcast: Did Judd really rule Teague out?

Chris Judd’s comment that Carlton wouldn’t appoint a coach “with training wheels on” raised eyebrows and led to conjecture about David Teague’s aspirations. The SuperFooty Podcast team debate what the statement meant.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 15: Charlie Curnow of the Blues celebrates kicking a goal during the round 13 AFL match between the Carlton Blues and the Western Bulldogs at Marvel Stadium on June 15, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Your say: Was Curnow BOG in a losing team?

Charlie Curnow kicked seven goals in a team which went down by three points, but Josh Dunkley had 41 disposals. Which star was best on ground in Western Bulldogs’ thrilling win.

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Gary Ablett of the Cats reacts after kicking a goal during the Round 12 AFL match between the Richmond Tigers and the Geelong Cats at MCG in Melbourne, Friday, June 7, 2019. (AAP Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Was Danger or Gaz Cats’ best?

Gary Ablett and Patrick Dangerfield were instrumental in Geelong’s victory over Richmond. But who deserved best on ground votes? Have your say on the stars of Round 12.

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