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AFLX: Does X mark the spot in AFL expansion?
It's perhaps appropriate league chiefs have branded their latest baby AFLX, for X could mark the moment when they have a product to take internationally. That will become clearer - to a degree - when the inaugural exhibition series is held from February 15-17.
- by Jon Pierik
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Adelaide Crows
Jake Lever loving life as he puts saga behind him
Melbourne has recruited a key defender who can hold his nerve when the pressure is on
- by Peter Ryan
Western Bulldogs
Katie Brennan fit and firing ahead of new-look Western Bulldogs 2018 AFLW campaign
The Western Bulldogs will attack the 2018 AFLW season with a re-freshed game plan that focuses on kicking, a renewed emphasis on team unity and most importantly, a fit captain and star Katie Brennan.
- by Anthony Colangelo
Collingwood
Collingwood sticks with Pendlebury as Magpies captain
Scott Pendlebury will attempt to lead Collingwood into the finals for the first time since he took over the title in 2014 after being reappointed as Magpies skipper for 2018.
- by Peter Ryan
Adelaide Crows
Crows keen to avoid Rory Sloane contract distraction
Adelaide chairman Rob Chapman says the club will do everything in their power to keep star midfielder Rory Sloane but concedes that he can't guarantee he will stay.
- by Peter Ryan
Geelong to kick off AFLX as fixture finalised
The AFL remains hopeful the best players will play in the AFLX round robin tournament that kicks off when the Cats play Port Adelaide in Adelaide on February 15
- by Peter Ryan
Adelaide Crows
Coach Don Pyke signs three-year contract extension with Adelaide Crows
Don Pyke will coach Adelaide until the end of 2021 at least after signing a three-year contract extension with the club on Wednesday evening.
- by Ronny Lerner
St Kilda
Unlikely survivor setting Saints on finals path
St Kilda veteran Sam Gilbert is the only player remaining on the Saints' list who played in the 2009 and 2010 Grand Finals. Now he wants to help his teammates to get back there again...and go one win better.
- by Peter Ryan
Essendon
Brendon Goddard says Joe Daniher needs to get better defensively
Veteran Essendon star Brendon Goddard has revealed Joe Daniher has been challenged to get better defensively in a season when the Bombers are expected to challenge for a top-four berth.
- by Jon Pierik
Sydney Swans
Jimmy Bartel suggests AFL consider replacement players for injuries or retirements
Geelong great Jimmy Bartel has suggested clubs be allowed to sign a replacement player by the end of January should they have lost a man to injury or retirement through the pre-season.
- by Jon Pierik
Western Bulldogs
'Hypocritical' Western Bulldogs urged to give up pokie machines
Diehard Western Bulldogs fan and self-confessed gambling addict Stuart McDonald has challenged the 'hypocritical' club that he loves so much to end its association with pokie machines.
- by Ronny Lerner