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Al PatonSuperCoach AFL editor

Al Paton produces SuperCoach content across News websites and digital platforms including articles, videos and podcasts.

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Herald Sun AFL News 2022

The 12 best midfielders in the 2022 draft

Does your club need a gun midfielder? And do they have the draft picks to land one? See what makes the top 12 mids in the draft so special.

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KFC SuperCoach BBL team reveals

Cheat sheet: Expert SuperCoach BBL teams revealed

The countdown to the first ball of the KFC SuperCoach BBL season is on – and it’s time to start picking your team. Find out where six of our experts are at.

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Three players in SuperCoach BBL

Hussey names biggest bargain in SuperCoach BBL history

Not sure who to pick in KFC SuperCoach BBL? Mike Hussey names the players on his radar including an enormous steal you can’t afford to miss.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 10: Tom Doedee of the Crows in action during the 2022 AFL Round 17 match between the Hawthorn Hawks and the Adelaide Crows at Marvel Stadium on July 10, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Key Crow reveals timeline for return from surgery

Tom Doedee did everything he could to avoid shoulder surgery but had to go under the knife in a major off-season setback for the Crows. When will he be back?

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Coach Alastair Clarkson of the Hawks is seen during the Round 18 AFL match between the Hawthorn Hawks and the Richmond Tigers at the MCG in Melbourne, Sunday, July 24, 2016. (AAP Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

First Nations families make final call on Hawks racism probe

Four First Nations families who demanded real action on racism from the AFL before committing to the independent Hawthorn review have made their decision on whether to take part.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 22: Aaron Finch of Australia signals to team mates during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup match between Australia and New Zealand at Sydney Cricket Ground on October 22, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Aussie selector says Finch critics were ‘confused’

It was wrong to judge Aaron Finch on his batting alone, according to one Australian selector who says the captain’s role in the T20 World Cup team was misunderstood.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 04: Kane Richardson of Australia run out for 1 run by Naveen-ul-Haq of Afghanistan during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup match between Australia and Afghanistan at Adelaide Oval on November 04, 2022 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/Getty Images)

Why Australia won’t be missed at epic World Cup

Australia is out of its own World Cup and the crazy thing is it could cause a spike in crowds. Here’s why that should sting.

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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 02: Craig Randall II #12 of the Adelaide 36ers dribbles around Damion Lee #10 of the Phoenix Suns during the second half at Footprint Center on October 02, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Chris Coduto/Getty Images/AFP

36ers import’s ‘funny’ take on ‘bad teammate’ claims

Adelaide 36ers import guard Craig Randall has hit back at claims he is a bad teammate, saying he will have the last laugh at the end of the season.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 30: Lily-Rose Williamson of Essendon hurt after landing badly during the 2022 S7 AFLW Round 10 match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Essendon Bombers at Alberton Oval on October 30, 2022 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Distressing injury spoils Bombers’ bright ending to season

A young Bomber has been taken hospital for assessement after falling awkwardly in a tackle as Essendon finished its encouraging inaugural season with another win.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos April 6 2022: Football Manager Chris Davies with Head Coach Ken Hinkley at the Port Adelaide Captain run on Adelaide Oval. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Kelly Barnes

Gun Power official ruled out of crucial AFL role

The AFL is working to fill the breach ahead of a possible talent drain after its number one target declined the governing body’s advances.

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