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ESPN's 2022 men's football codes crystal ball

With 2021 in the rear view mirror, we look towards the new year with hope for better days as we predict the future for our major men's footy codes. .

ESPN's 2021 All-Australian team - Who makes the cut? Who misses out?

It's that time of year when we perform just about the most difficult task in football - settling on 22 players for our All-Australian team. Find out who made the cut.

Tasmania's AFL push reaches a fork in the road: what happens now?

Colin Carter's report on Tasmania's bid for an AFL team was published last week. So, what happens now and can we actually expect a team in the Apple Isle? Niall Seewang investigates.

Rohan Connolly's five most-watchable AFL players of all time

With over three decades worth of AFL analysis, Rohan Connolly has listed his five most watchable players of all time with two current stars making the list.

Your AFL club's best kickers - short, long, under pressure and in front of goal

Ever wondered who are the best kicks in the AFL? With the help of Champion Data, we've dug into the numbers to find the answers.

Behind every great footballer is a selfless, hard-working, and loving mum

If it weren't for the selfless, hard-working mothers, there would be no professional athletes. On the eve of Mother's Day, Justin Robertson spoke with four mums who have shaped their children's football careers.

Captains Confidential: Best umpires, worst sledges and more

From the best fan sledges, to the drugs and gambling issues facing young players, to the best umpire in the league, ESPN spoke to the skippers on AFL Captains Day for the second edition of Captains Confidential.

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