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

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Adam Simpson, Senior Coach of the Eagles addresses their players at three quarter time during the 2022 AFL Round 01 match between the West Coast Eagles and the Gold Coast Suns at Optus Stadium on March 20, 2022 In Perth, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Carson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Eagles brace for even more Covid positives

West Coast is bracing for even more Covid positives, with a WAFL midfielder on his way to Melbourne to help the depleted Eagles.

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MELBOURNE. 05/03/2022. AFL. AAMI Community SeriesÃ St Kilda vs Essendon at Marvel StadiumÃ. Dougal Howard of the Saints spoils the ball away from Kaine Baldwin of the Bombers during the 4th qtr. . Photo by Michael Klein

Teams: Covid catches Saints’ gun defender out

The Covid hits keep coming for AFL clubs as St Kilda loses a gun defender for its clash with Fremantle. SEE ALL THE TEAMS

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Japan's forward Ayase Euda kicks the ball past Australian players during the Qatar World Cup 2022 Asian zone Group B qualification football match between Australia and Japan in Sydney on March 24, 2022. (Photo by SAEED KHAN / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

Socceroos’ World Cup quest hits major hurdle

Australia’s quest to qualify for a fifth straight FIFA World Cup are hanging by a thread after an undermanned Socceroos were outclassed by Japan in Sydney.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 12: The Demons run out onto the field during the round 10 AFLW match between the Melbourne Demons and the Carlton Blues at Casey Fields on March 12, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

‘G whiz: Dees to make history on MCG

It’s been a long time coming, but Melbourne will make history when it runs out onto the MCG next weekend in the first AFLW game to be played on the hallowed turf.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 24: Patrick Cripps of the Blues acknowledges the fans after the round two AFL match between the Western Bulldogs and the Carlton Blues at Marvel Stadium on March 24, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Late mail: Preparing for next big SuperCoach moves

The top two KFC SuperCoach targets for next week are already clear. But how do you get them in and what does it mean for Round 2 trades? All the late mail, trade advice.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 19: The Bombers look dejected after losing the round one AFL match between the Geelong Cats and the Essendon Bombers at Melbourne Cricket Ground on March 19, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Nine days could decide Bombers’ 2022 fate

Essendon made the worst possible start to its 2022 season, and it could get worse from here. The KFC SuperFooty TV panel reveal the simple stat Dons fans don’t want to see.

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Luke Beveridge during his post match press conference tirade. Picture: Twitter

‘Who would be so stupid?’: Bevo spray almost had ex-Dog in tears

Luke Beveridge can be a fiery customer at the best of times. But what happened when he busted one of his players touring a rival club?

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: Matt Rowell kicks during a Gold Coast Suns training session at Metricon Stadium on March 16, 2022 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

KFC SuperCoach: Champion Data round 2 formguide

Is it the year of the mid-pricer? KFC SuperCoach guru Fantasy Freako identifies the players who will be key to success in 2022 – and it’s not just Matt Rowell. Plus trade tips.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: Max Gawn of the Demons warms up during the 2022 AFL Round 01 match between the Melbourne Demons and the Western Bulldogs at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on March 16, 2022 In Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

SuperCoach Plus: 11 things you need to know for round 2

From trade advice to captain choices, the amazing spoil that wasn’t and a stat that will make Richmond fans nervous, here are 11 nuggets from SuperCoach gold to help your team.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 19: Kyle Langford of the Bombers leaves the field injured during the 2022 AFL Round 01 match between the Geelong Cats and the Essendon Bombers at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on March 19, 2022 In Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Early Mail: 10-week injury shock compounds Dons’ woe

Essendon got hammered on the field and they’ll have to bounce back without another key man after young gun Kyle Langford received some bad injury news.

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