What did you like, learn and hate from AFL Round 11?
A great weekend for three under fire coaches.
Mid-season review – Carlton
The Blues look destined for another bottom four finish, but there are signs of life under Brendon Bolton.
Mid-season review – Sydney
Based on pre-season expectation, the Swans have been the biggest disappointment of 2017.
Was the AFL’s China experiment a success?
Let's put aside the actual quality of the match.
Hawthorn breathe life into season with back-to-back victories
Has Clarko got some more magic in his trick bag?
BigFooty reviews AFL Evolution
It's... not terrible.
Can unsettled Ablett shine for the Suns in 2017?
The Little Master is sure to be one of the more intriguing players to watch in 2017.
AFL Women’s and the myth of deserved coverage
How the AFL's media machine got the women's comp to the back page.
Building the AFLW, the Women’s Footy League
What does the success of the WBBL mean for the new AFL Women's league?
Top 40 draft prospects to watch in 2017
Who are the young guns to keep an eye on this year?
The five most surprisingly successful AFL players of 2016
'Twas a year of surprises.
The Life Cycle of a Patrick Cripps
Metamorphosis of a clearance monster
Dogs’ Premiership a Victory for Coaching Over Science
Winning comes from daring to do things differently—being unique and being first.
Footyology: Grand Final Edition
Join The Age's Rohan Connolly and SEN's Mark Fine for a footy show with a difference.
Oh Yes! The Dogs Stuck it Right Up ‘Em!
Michelle wraps up the Bulldogs' first flag since 1954.
Tips & Best Bets – 2016 AFL Grand Final
Can the Dogs end a 62-year drought? Or can the Swans make it two flags in five years?
Footyology – AFL Finals Week Three
Join The Age's Rohan Connolly and SEN's Mark Fine for a footy show with a difference.
Dogs Must Carry the Extra Load
As with the Saints of ’97, the Western Bulldogs will shoulder the enormous burden of supporter sentiment.
Oh Yes! Oh No! The Preliminary Finals
We have our Grand Finalists!
AFL Finals Week Three Tips & Best Bets
Who will make it through to the big one? Michelle has her say.
Footyology – AFL Finals Week Two
Join The Age's Rohan Connolly and SEN's Mark Fine for a footy show with a difference.
Is Anthony Morabito a Good Footballer?
Reflecting on a significant 26 game career.
Umpires Changing the Laws? You Can Rule That Theory Out
The umpires aren't changing the rules, and the Hawks don't need to change their style.
Oh Yes! Oh No! AFL Finals Week Two
The Prelims are set!
AFL Finals Week Two Preview & Best Bets
Michelle previews the second week of AFL finals, if they're half as good as last week's, we're in for a treat.
Burke’s Law: The Death of Loyalty in AFL Footy
Why the removal of the veterans list will make decisions like North’s more common.
Oh Yes! Oh No! AFL Finals Week One
What an absolutely incredible week of AFL Finals.
The AFL Injury Narrative has Become Pathetic
Injuries aren't a tragedy, they're a professional setback for young men who will get over them quickly and move on.
Best Bets: AFL Finals Week One
The Eagles, Cats, Swans and Crows are all favourites, any chance of an upset?
Season Review: Richmond – The Dead Cat Will Not Bounce
The Tiges look to have secured Prestia, but where else will the improvement come from?
Left Field Idea: Highest Ranked Team Chooses Grand Final Dimensions
Well this is different.
Justin Leppitsch’s next job should be a barista in New York
A meditation on coping with professional grief.
Season Review: Light at the End of the Tunnel for Carlton
Brenton Bolton's Blues shocked a few in 2016, but have they turned the corner?
For Father’s Day, Who’s the Better Son? SOSOS or Daniher?
This isn’t about who’s currently the better player (Joe, definitely).
Season Review: Are Gold Coast Starting Again?
In contrast to the AFL's other expansion club, finals still seem years away for the Suns.
Footyology – Round 23, 2016
Join The Age’s Rohan Connolly and 1116 SEN’s Mark Fine for a footy show with a difference.
Season Review: What the Hell Happened at Freo?
From minor premier to bottom four, the Dockers were an absolute disaster in 2016.
The Funnest AFL Names to Say
The AFL has some very fun names to say. These are the funnest.
Season Review: Brisbane’s Nightmare Continues
Who'd want to take over the embattled Lions?