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22Under22: Who are footy’s best kids?

From the pocketsized skills of Zak Butters to the towering marks of Aaron Naughton and the leadership-beyond-his-years of James Rowbottom, footy’s next-gen is taking over. Who makes squad of the best 22 aged under 22?

AFL Round 7. Carlton vs Port Adelaide at the Gabba, Brisbane. 19/07/2020.   Marc Murphy of the Blues   . Pic: Michael Klein
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Murphy to play on in 2021

Former Carlton captain Marc Murphy will play on next year after agreeing to a new deal, while GWS has provided an update on free agent Zac Williams. Get the latest trade news here.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 16: Andrew Gaff of the Eagles looks to handball while being tackled by Conor Glass of the Hawks during the round 12 AFL match between the West Coast Eagles and the Hawthorn Hawks at Optus Stadium on August 16, 2020 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)
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The free agents clubs have their sights on

The season isn’t over, but some AFL players have already left their clubs to try to secure a new beginning. Could more impending free agents go down this route? See every club’s current free agent list.

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Brad Scheer and Jack Bowes (pictured here at Metricon Stadium) look to be the favourites to become the first academy players ever taken by the Gold Coast Suns at this year's draft and are both very highly rated around Australia. Picture Glenn Hampson

AFL draft system open to manipulation

THE complicated points system at the draft is open to manipulation and if Brisbane doesn’t bid pick three on academy stars Jack Bowes or Will Setterfield there is something wrong.

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2011 Grand Final. Geelong v Collingwood. MCG. Joel Selwood

Selwood No.1 in revised 2006 draft

VOTE: A KNEE injury saw Joel Selwood slide on draft night 2006 but 10 years on he is the clear No.1 as several rookies have gone on to make recruiters look silly.

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womens marquee players unveiled back row left to right Ellie Blackburn 21 Moana Hope 28 Brianna Davey 21 & Mel Hickey 31 / Front row left to right Darcy Vescio Emma King 22 23 Katie Brennan 23 & Daisy Pearce 28 Picture:Wayne Ludbey

AFL finalises pay deal for AFLW players

AFTER the AFL Players’ Association rejected the AFL’s original women’s pay offer of $5,000 it is understood an agreement has been reached with the league follwoing an at times heated debate.

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