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

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Members from the Tasmanian Devils under 12 footy team Oliver Cunningham, 12 of New Town and Archie Devine, 11 of Lindisfarne are excited to get an AFL team in Tasmania. Picture: Zak Simmonds

Club reveals Tassie team stance as D-Day looms

Decision day is fast approaching for presidents to rule on whether Tasmania will enter the AFL. And a vocal president has had his say on the issue.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 01: Joe Daniher of the Lions kicks the winning goal during the AFL Second Elimination Final match between the Brisbane Lions and the Richmond Tigers at The Gabba on September 01, 2022 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

How did so many Tigers let Daniher miracle happen?

Noah Balta, Toby Nankervis, Robbie Tarrant, Nick Vlastuin and Jack Riewoldt were all right there. So how did Joe Daniher get the ball on his boot to sink the Tigers?

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GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 20: Chris Scott, Senior Coach of the Cats looks on following the round 23 AFL match between the Geelong Cats and the West Coast Eagles at GMHBA Stadium on August 20, 2022 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

McGuane: How Pies can bring on Cats’ September anxiety

There is no hiding from Geelong’s recent finals record – and there will be some anxious Cats if things don’t go to plan, writes Mick McGuane. Here’s what Collingwood must do.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 01: Richmond coach Damien Hardwick during the AFL Second Elimination Final match between the Brisbane Lions and the Richmond Tigers at The Gabba on September 01, 2022 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Robbo: Will Bombers try to headhunt Hardwick?

Richmond’s season may be over but their era is not. However, that won’t stop a rival club asking the question of their coach and his plans for the future.

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Story behind Dusty grope video revealed

Richmond coach Damien Hardwick has conceded the leaked video of Dustin Martin groping a woman has been a distraction. Meanwhile, Martin is set to be grilled by the AFL.

Stephen Wells - Geelong Football Club. Geelong Cats Recruiting & List Manager Stephen Wells at the announcement of new recruit Lachie Henderson. Picture: NIGEL HALLETT

Operation Get Wells: Club that needs Cats guru most

Stephen Wells has made Geelong’s list management the envy of the AFL. Now, a respected list guru says Wells should be the top target for one of the league’s biggest jobs.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 19: Nick Daicos of the Magpies in action during a Collingwood Magpies AFL training session at Olympic Park Oval on August 19, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

‘Winx didn’t race midweek’: McRae allays Daicos concerns

Having earlier described Nick Daicos as a Ferrari in the garage, Collingwood coach Craig McRae says “Winx didn’t race midweek” while allaying fears about the rising star’s fitness.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 05: Brody Mihocek of the Magpies celebrates on the final siren during the round 21 AFL match between the Melbourne Demons and the Collingwood Magpies at Melbourne Cricket Ground on August 05, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Footy’s most unique forward line ready to defy odds again

On paper, they don’t have a chance. But Collingwood keeps finding a way to win with an eclectic forward line of lesser lights who all bring something special.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 20: Taylor Walker of the Crows after the loss during the 2022 AFL Round 23 match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Adelaide Crows at Adelaide Oval on August 20, 2022 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Bucky: Frustrated Crows fans really don’t want to hear this

Finals are at least two years away for long-suffering Adelaide fans but how far off are the Crows from contending for a premiership? Don’t hold your breath, list guru Gary Buckenara warns.

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Essendon vs Western Bulldogs at Metricon Stadium, Gold Coast. 17/07/2020. Conor McKenna of the Bombers looks forward for an option Q2 . Pic: Michael Klein

Trade latest: Frontrunner to land returning Don revealed

Conor McKenna is set on returning to the AFL and a premiership contender has emerged as the early favourite to land the former Essendon defender.

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