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No badge of honour: Why we should no longer confuse courage with recklessness
TOP HEADLINES
Remembering Neale Daniher: The football figure who became Australia's inspiration
WHERE DOES IT SIT?
Ranking every AFL after-the-siren winning goal since 2000
Since the turn of the millennium, there have been 33 after-the-siren goals kicked which have won the game. We've ranked them -- taking into account shot difficulty, context of the match, conditions, and more to determine which clutch kick rules them all.
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ROUND 11 REVIEW
Stocks: Footy's 'Swiss Army Knife' stars; more than one coach got it wrong
One of the AFL's great 'Swiss Army Knives' had a day out to remember, and a veteran superstar led his team to a record-breaking win. But more than one coach got beaten in the box. Here's whose stocks are up and down after Round 11.
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We've seen this movie before: why it's too early to write off Brisbane
Despite a horror fortnight and some glaring defensive issues, Brisbane's recent history suggests writing off the two-time reigning premiers in May could be a massive mistake, says Rohan Connolly.
HOW DO THEY COMPARE?
Ranking the 400-gamers: Where does Pendlebury land?
Some very famous names have played at least 400 games of VFL or AFL football. But which one is the best, and how does record-breaker Scott Pendlebury rank? Rohan Connolly has his say.
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A voice but no accountability: vile podcast comment shows dark side of fan media
FOOTY'S BIGGEST TOPICS
The players you want kicking for goal with your life on the line; heat on Clarko
This week's Six Points features (statistically) the most reliable kick for goal, why the blowtorch should be on Alastair Clarkson, something rare I dislike about Nick Daicos, and a worrying Scott Pendlebury 433 realisation.
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ARE WE OVERREACTING?
AFL overreactions: The Bombers' struggles have cost them a generation of fans
There's an argument Pendles' record-breaking 433rd game should be on free-to-air TV, while it's very possible Essendon is losing a generation of fans because of the club's prolonged struggles. Are we overreacting?
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Top Headlines
- AFL Round 12: Everything you need to know
- Bombers sack Scott after woeful 1-10 start
- Neale Daniher dies after courageous MND battle
- Rayner cops 'staging' fine amid AFL crackdown
- Daicos watch as Pies confirm Elliott's worst fears
- Giants show Lions no mercy with record 3rd term
- 'No': Blues coach again rules out top job after win
- Zurhaar goal seals North's comeback win over Suns
- Pies players surprise Pendles with gold numbers
- 🏅 ESPN's 2026 Brownlow Medal predictor
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Expert tips, best tips for Round 12 of the AFL
Who should you be tipping in Round 12 of the AFL season? Our footy experts have put their heads together to help you out. So open your ESPNfootytips app, take notes, and get ahead of the game!
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Listen to our AFL podcast - the ESPN Footy Podcast with Champion Data
Join ESPN's footy team for some of the best AFL analysis and insight on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
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ESPN's Brownlow Medal predictor and tracker - every vote for 2026
The Brownlow Medal is the highest individual honour in the AFL. In 2026, ESPN is giving you an advantage with our one-of-a-kind predictor.
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Who has played the most games in AFL history? How many has Scott Pendlebury played?
Collingwood champion Scott Pendlebury is closing in on North Melbourne legend Brent Harvey's league games record. Will he break it in 2026?
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'It's a scam': What the AFL and city of Adelaide won't tell you about Gather Round
Everyone loves to rave about Gather Round. But unless you're in the financial 1%, this weekend-long football festival just isn't meant for you.
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We're misty-optically: Paying tribute to Dennis Cometti, a footy commentary icon
It's inevitably the witticisms which first spring first to mind when think of Dennis Cometti, but, more broadly, he was Australian football's greatest ever caller and will be sorely missed, writes Rohan Connolly.
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Hold your horses: AFL's Origin revival was real, but its long-term future is not
AFL Origin's return was a clear success, but one brilliant night is not enough to prove it's truly back for good.
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Ranking every AFL after-the-siren winning goal since 2000
Since the turn of the millennium, there have been 33 after-the-siren goals kicked which have won the game. We've ranked them -- taking into account shot difficulty, context of the match, conditions, and more to determine which clutch kick rules them all.
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AFL player record holders, statistical leaders, and more
Who has played the most AFL games? Who has kicked the most AFL goals? Here are the league leaders in history for all the stats that matter.
