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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 21: Travis Boak of the Power takes a mark during the round 1 AFL match between the Gold Coast Suns and the Port Adelaide Power at Metricon Stadium on March 21, 2020 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Jono Searle/AFL Photos/Getty Images)

Who is AFL’s 10-week clubhouse leader?

We managed to squeeze in one round of the AFL season before the coronavirus crisis claimed the game until at least May 31. So who gets bragging rights throughout the break? Jon Anderson looks at every club.

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Richmond Tigers vs Geelong Cats at the MCG heading to a sell out crowd. Cats fan Renee Bennett and Tigers fan Liam Dimattina have their tickets and looking forward to the clash.    Picture: David Caird

Will AFL fans get Round 1 refund?

The AFL is preparing for ‘ghost matches’ to be played behind closed doors in Round 1 due to the coronavirus threat. Here’s what it means if you bought a ticket for any opening round game.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 07: Dayne Zorko of the Lions (center)  in action during the AFL 2nd Qualifying Final match between the Brisbane Lions and the Richmond Tigers at The Gabba on September 07, 2019 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Jono Searle/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Your club’s bogey team revealed

Richmond has been a dominant team for the last three years so it comes as no surprise it has a good record against most clubs but one team in particular hates playing the Tigers, with a poor record dating back 10 years.

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AFL Round 11. North Melbourne vs. Richmond at Etihad Stadium. Richmond's Alex Rance 3rd qtr . Pic: Michael Klein

Rance to play again? What we want in 2020

Oh the possibilities — and the chances for stuff-ups. Here are some of the good, the bad and the ugly on offer in season 2020. What do the punters really want to see and will the AFL get its wishes?

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AFL Round 9. 19/05/2019.  Richmond v Hawthorn at the MCG.   Richmonds Dustin Martin  celebrates a goal in the 2nd quarter    . Pic: Michael Klein.

Who has biggest home ground advantage in AFL?

Richmond has been nearly unbeatable at the MCG over the past three years but which other club has just as good a record at their home ground? All the stats revealed, plus which team has the best interstate record?

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HOLD FOR THE HERLD SUN PIC DESK-----Former Melbourne footballer Shaun Smith and Mark of the century holder. He is now in the Melbourne Clinic and suffering from the effects of years of concussions.  Picture: Alex Coppel.

Former AFL star’s ‘frightening’ concussion finding

He was once one of the game’s great high-markers. Now Shaun Smith will never return to the workforce. The former Demon is believed to be the first player to have his super paid out early due to head injuries suffered during his career.

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