8 crucial match-ups that will decide grand final
Which Cat takes Buddy? Do the Swans tag Tom Stewart? Who gets Papley? We look at the key match-ups that will decide Saturday’s AFL Grand Final.
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Music after goals OUT, Kylie IN? AFL hints at GF surprise
The AFL has listened to the people and there will be no music played after goals at the MCG. But there could be added music of another kind.
AFL boss red-faced after Buddy’s $600k move
Former AFL boss Andrew Demetriou was left red-faced after claiming it would be “very difficult” for Buddy Franklin to play in 2022.
Malthouse: How to coach your team to a premiership
Mick Malthouse has coached both winning and losing AFL grand final teams. He give his recipe for getting the upper hand in the big one.
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Hodge v Buddy: Fists full of jumper, faces full of spite
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‘If it bleeds, we can kill it’: Best known footy quotes
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How the Hawks shutdown Sydney
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Clarko’s recalibrated Hawks a winner
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Who has the most memorable trademark?
WHAT gets you more excited, a Jeremy Howe hanger, a Dustin Martin “don’t argue” or a Byron Pickett hip and shoulder? Check out all the best AFL trademarks here.
Footy tips: Who are the experts picking?
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