Why the AFL shot clock has to go

Greg Baum 9:01 AM   North Melbourne's Mason Wood spending the last 25 seconds of the match at Etihad stadium standing on the boundary line with the ball tucked under his arm should be a lesson.

The super team that wasn't

Those still bemoaning the loss of the Lions could do worse than to wander down to watch the Kangaroos train.

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The day footy (nearly) died

Jason Dowling   In 1986, the VFL came perilously close to being shut down. Thirty years on, never before seen documents reveal how close the end nearly came.

Can Tigers win three flags by 2020?

Jon Pierik   When it comes to releasing blueprints, AFL clubs can be on a hiding to nothing. Clubs must be aspirational and strive for success on and off the field but when they fail, particularly when it comes to stocking up the trophy cabinet, supporters can quickly turn.

Many answers, no explanations

Michael Gleeson 7:42 PM   Collingwood has a long injury list. It is a fact but an unsatisfactory explanation. It does not explain everything but it does not explain nothing. Collingwood did not have a long injury list when they lost by 15 goals in round one. 

Is the final eight already set?

Rohan Connolly   History shows that the top eight doesn't change much after seven rounds. And in 2016, it might not have even taken that long to sort the wheat from the chaff.

History could have written four flags

Rohan Connolly   There are plenty of sliding doors moments in football. But few as obvious as the events of 20 years ago, when four AFL clubs were involved in two proposed mergers, both of which looked certain to happen but didn't.

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Thomas feeling fresh as a Daisy

Sam McClure   Dale Thomas is looking forward.

Ablett's problem? Maybe it's him

Rohan Connolly 8:59 AM   Gary Ablett is struggling by his own lofty standards. So what's the problem? Maybe it's him.

Footballer of the Year: Round 7 votes

Round seven votes for the Age Footballer of the Year award for the 2016 premiership season.

When the siren blew, it was amateur hour

Martin Blake   Common sense was quickly lost in the chaos of the Launceston siren debacle, as Martin Blake recounted in the aftermath of footy's day of drama.

Is Fyfe set to become very rich?

Brendan Foster   Fremantle superstar Nat Fyfe could become one of the richest players in the AFL, with the club set to sign the midfield gun on a new lucrative, long-term deal.

VIDEOS

AFL makes Chinese TV debut

Port Adelaide Football Club's new recruit is the centre of the AFL's push into the Chinese market.

Sam Lloyd takes epic mark

Richmond's Sam Lloyd has taken a contender for mark of the year after a massive grab against Adelaide.

O'Loughlin reflects on 'hard worker' Goodes

Former Swans forward reflects on the day Sydney drafted Adam Goodes.

AFL Season 2016 - Time Capsule

Our reporters give their predictions for the upcoming 2016 AFL season.

Joe Daniher: a special talent

Wayne Carey   As I watched Joe Daniher jumping high, I was left wondering how the footy world had forgotten about this guy's talents.

'So close yet we didn't know'

Peter Hanlon   Young Bulldog Lukas Webb has lost two close mates to suicide. He knows more must be done to help.

Swans making critics look silly

Rohan Connolly   The thinking was sound enough. But it's looking like the critics fell for the oldest trick in the book ... again.

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Best grand final moments ever

Rohan Connolly   Any game of football can turn or be decided on a single moment.

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