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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 02: Dyson Heppell of the Bombers kicks during an Essendon Bombers AFL training session at The Hangar on June 02, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Teams: Bombers’ big selection boost

Essendon has confirmed the return of skipper Dyson Heppell, and that’s not the only boost for the Bombers this weekend. Meanwhile, the Bulldogs and Giants have made some big changes. FULL TEAMS, plus KFC SuperCoach advice.

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Fremantle Dockers stars at a house party

AFL stars sanctioned for house party

The three Dockers stars who were caught violating social distancing restrictions have escaped police prosecution, but their club has handed down sanctions.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 13: Jesse Hogan of the Dockers runs laps during a Fremantle Dockers AFL training session at Victor George Kallis Oval on January 13, 2020 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Will Russell/Getty Images)

Hogan nears return to Dockers

Could Jesse Hogan be back in purple when footy finally makes its return? Reports out of the Fremantle Dockers camp suggest he has made great inroads in his return from injury and mental health issues.

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Footballer James Hird hugging with fan supporter after kicking winning goal.AFL football - Essendon vs West Coast Eagles match at Telstra Dome 10 Apr 2004.

Revealed: Best 50 games of past 50 years

Forget the experts, the ballot was thrown open to the fans to select the 50 greatest games of the past 50 years. The votes for Fox Footy’s 50-50 are in, here are the games you chose.

AFLW
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 22: Tayla Harris of the Blues is reported for a dangerous tackle on Emily Bates of the Lions during the AFLW Semi Final match between the Carlton Blues and the Brisbane Lions at Ikon Park on March 22, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/AFL Photos/Getty Images)

AFLW: How final weekend of the season went down

Carlton were through to an AFLW preliminary final after defeating Brisbane until the AFL handed down its decision to cancel the season. Find out who stood up in the very last week of AFLW for season 2020.

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AFL Fremantle  Docker Nat Fyfe pictured at Crown Towers Perth   picture: Richard HatherlyEmbargoed for AFL Footy20 magazine out on Feb 29

Why these AFL stars are channelling James Bond

It is some of footy’s top players like you’ve never seen them — in a Daniel Craig-inspired shoot that shows a very different side to dual Brownlow medallist Nat Fyfe, Tigers star Jack Riewoldt and Bulldogs young gun Josh Dunkley. Here’s why.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 06: Majak Daw of the Kangaroos runs with the ball during a North Melbourne Kangaroos AFL training session at Arden Street Ground on December 06, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Marsh Teams: Who will play for your club?

Majak Daw will take another step in his emotional return to football when he plays in North Melbourne’s opening pre-season game. See who else will line up in the opening weekend.

AFLW
FREMANTLE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 9: Kara Antonio of the Dockers celebrates the win during the 2020 AFLW Round 01 match between the Fremantle Dockers and the Geelong Cats at Fremantle Oval on February 9, 2020 in Fremantle, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Carson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Loved-up Docker getting used to new name

Fremantle’s AFLW skipper Kara Antonio has a new name this season after getting married to one of her Dockers teammates, and she says running out on the field with her wife is “pretty special”.

AFLW
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 25: Lily Mithen of the Demons in action during the Collingwood Magpies v Melbourne Demons AFLW practice match at Olympic Park Oval on January 25, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Solution found for AFLW list crisis

AFLW clubs struggling to have enough fit players to choose from for Round 1 have been allowed to sign reinforcements. But one condition has to be met before they are allowed to play.

Sydney Swans
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Marlion Pickett of the Tigers celebrates with team mates after kicking a goal during the 2019 AFL Grand Final match between the Richmond Tigers and the Greater Western Sydney Giants at Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 28, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/AFL Photos/via Getty Images )

Draft Strategy: Rookies

The latter rounds of SuperCoach Draft is where coaches will usually take a punt on younger players and, in some cases, players in their rookie years.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MAY 26: Michael Walters of the Dockers celebrates with team mates after kicking the winning point after the siren during the round 10 AFL match between the Fremantle Dockers and the Brisbane Lions at Optus Stadium on May 26, 2019 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

SuperCoach Scout: Fremantle

New decade, who dis? That line itself could summarise the Dockers as they head into 2020. New coach, new facilities and a batch of three top-10 draft picks – Fremantle will assume a new look and feel this season and there’s plenty to be excited about.

AFL
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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Adam Cerra /(right) of the Dockers celebrates after kicking a goal during the Round 10 AFL match between the Fremantle Dockers and the Brisbane Lions at Optus Stadium in Perth, Sunday, May 26, 2019. (AAP Image/Richard Wainwright) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Docker Cerra welcomes ‘big change’

Adam Cerra is grateful for the opportunities afforded him under Ross Lyon. But with a new coach taking charge, the Freo ballwinner hopes to stamp himself in a new role.

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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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