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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.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 21: Caitlin Greiser of the Saints celebrates a goal during the 2020 AFLW Round 03 match between the St Kilda Saints and the Melbourne Demons at RSEA Park on February 21, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Video: Is this the longest goal in AFLW?

A new G-Train has arrived at Moorabbin Station. Caitlin Greiser’s epic bomb has etched her place in club history as the Saints claimed their first AFLW win against Melbourne.

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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.

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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.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 21: Saints interim coach Brett Ratten celebrates the win with Doulton Langlands of the Saints during the round 18 AFL match between the St Kilda Saints and the Western Bulldogs at Marvel Stadium on July 21, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)

SuperCoach Scout: St Kilda

Anything that could’ve gone wrong in 2019 did for the Saints but after a monster offseason that included a new coach, a batch of new recruits and the improved health and fitness of existing players, this is very different looking Saints team heading into 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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AFL Round 9. 18/05/2019. Geelong v Western Bulldogs at GMHBA Stadium..   Geelongs Ryan Abbott  clears by hand   . Pic: Michael Klein.

Saints steal delisted big man from Cats

Geelong delisted Ryan Abbott with the intention of re-drafting him later this month. However, St Kilda had other ideas, swooping on the big man before the Cats could strike.

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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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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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