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AFL stars answer the most pressing questions around the Christmas season

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MELBOURNE – July 6 : AFL. Richmonds Sam Banks leads the team off after the round 17 AFL match between Richmond and Sydney Swans at the MCG on July 6, 2023. Photo by Michael Klein.
MELBOURNE – July 6 : AFL. Richmonds Sam Banks leads the team off after the round 17 AFL match between Richmond and Sydney Swans at the MCG on July 6, 2023. Photo by Michael Klein.

As AFL clubs finish up their pre-season, the season of giving is just getting started.

We spoke to some of the stars are your favourite clubs and hit them with all of the hard-hitting questions around the Christmas season.

Matthew Cottrell always brings the intensity, even on Christmas Day. Photo by Michael Klein.
Matthew Cottrell always brings the intensity, even on Christmas Day. Photo by Michael Klein.
Christmas ham remains a staple.
Christmas ham remains a staple.
Mariah Carey’s classic seems ageless. (Photo by Terence Patrick/CBS via Getty Images)
Mariah Carey’s classic seems ageless. (Photo by Terence Patrick/CBS via Getty Images)
Will the Hawk get his Christmas wish? Photo by Michael Klein.
Will the Hawk get his Christmas wish? Photo by Michael Klein.
Zak Butters is a Polar Express fan. (AP PicWarner/Bros)
Zak Butters is a Polar Express fan. (AP PicWarner/Bros)
Jye Menzie is setting himself for a big Christmas Day. Photo by Michael Klein.
Jye Menzie is setting himself for a big Christmas Day. Photo by Michael Klein.
Like many, Budarick loves the Jim Carrey classic. Supplied by DreamWorks.
Like many, Budarick loves the Jim Carrey classic. Supplied by DreamWorks.
Morrison will be active on Christmas Day. Pic: Michael Klein
Morrison will be active on Christmas Day. Pic: Michael Klein
Expect to see the premiership Pie on the track Christmas morning. Pic: Michael Klein
Expect to see the premiership Pie on the track Christmas morning. Pic: Michael Klein
Home Alone still remains a must watch at Christmas time. Picture: Alamy
Home Alone still remains a must watch at Christmas time. Picture: Alamy
Clearly Tiger Sam Banks (L) has now learnt enough about Tigers great Jack Riewoldt.
Clearly Tiger Sam Banks (L) has now learnt enough about Tigers great Jack Riewoldt.

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