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Dustin Fletcher and Brent Harvey: Can they make it to 400 games?

Jason Dunstall, Tony Lockett, Gary Ablett Senior, Tony Modra and Stephen Kernahan are now names from another era, goalkicking giants who have long since hung up their boots. It is hard to believe, but a whole generation of football fans … Continue reading

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The experts agree, it’s a race of three!

Supporters of Essendon, Adelaide, Port Adelaide and Carlton may as well book a family holiday this September because their clubs will not be playing in the finals. And unless you follow one of Hawthorn, Sydney or Fremantle, you can dump … Continue reading

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Falling out of love with footy

Justin Koschitzke’s admission on Triple M Last week he no longer enjoyed football was hardly surprising. The St Kilda big man has struggled with injuries and form and is no longer a regular in the Saints’ line-up. What was surprising … Continue reading

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Depth of talent is key to success for football clubs

Many factors apply when trying to quantify what makes a successful sporting team. Good coaching, a stable financial base, player attitude, good leadership and access to resources are all imperative if a team is to have onfield success. But perhaps … Continue reading

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Formulaic coaching a blight on the game

Australian Football is an ever evolving game. New trends, rule changes, revolutionary tactics and the resultant counter tactics all contribute to the fluid nature of AFL football. What worked tactically one year, may not work the next – so the … Continue reading

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