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Forget the experts, the ballot was thrown open to the fans to select the 50 greatest games of the past 50 years. Read your club’s analysis here. One footy great has leapt to the defence of Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson for questioning Sydney’s Tom Papley, while another says milking free kicks is all a part of footy.

Hawthorn will rest veteran Shaun Burgoyne in Friday’s clash with Collingwood as coach Alastair Clarkson prepares to delve deep into his playing squad with more short breaks between games coming up. Double-headers, 13 new venues and some ticketed AFL Women’s games.

After a third straight loss on Sunday premiership forward Jack Gunston says his teammates were leaving each other “out to dry”. Dedicated to ensuring it has every opportunity to perform at its peak and become a benchmark for excellence, unity and success.

Alastair Clarkson’s Hawks have narrowly avoided an unwanted record as the club’s tough season has continued in Monday’s loss to Fremantle. But who deserved best on ground votes?

The Silvagni name is synonymous with the Carlton Football club, so it comes as no surprise that the latest member of the family, draft pick Ben SIlvagni, would inherit a legendary Blues guernsey number. The big names are in play for this week’s teams announcement, with Patrick Dangerfield one of a host of stars to miss. The Western Bulldogs produced a superhero performance on a day of upsets where it wasn’t just the scoreboard that surprised fans but also the jumpers the winners wore. The AFL season is set for a shake-up as the league embarks on a mid-season frenzy of 33 games in 20 days. Garry Lyon has torn strips off Hawthorn — and its captain in particular — for an ugly sight he believes has no place in the AFL.

Majak Daw will take another step in his emotional return to football when he plays in North Melbourne’s opening pre-season game.

Carlton has made a late change to its team to face North Melbourne after an incident at its Queensland hotel. The AFL has been left “devastated” by the sudden death of Richmond stalwart Shane Tuck, who was a beloved son of footy royalty.

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Our experts select their squads for the revamped four-team extravaganza. The cream rose to the top in the Western Bulldogs’ upset win.

Did the Herald Sun experts get it right? Not knowing where he was headed from one hour to the next left Hawthorn star Jaeger O’Meara on edge. Nearby gyms & sports facilities. It’s the code crossover that dreams are made of, and spin king Shane Warne bowling to a Hawthorn legend could become a reality at the Bushfire Cricket Bash charity event. The AFL has admitted players, clubs and fans are losing faith in the score review system but the big issue remains their unwillingness to stump up the cash to fix it. Hawthorn has cooped a $50,000 fine and Carlton, North Melbourne and Richmond have all received and accepted $45,000 fines for quarantine breaches with AFL bosses coming down hard on rule breaking in hubs.

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Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti was an obvious pick for best on ground in Essendon’s victory over Brisbane Lions. Meanwhile, the Blues have swung the axe. See who else will line up in the opening weekend. Meanwhile, a Hawks star and fringe Bomber have also signed on.

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Timing is everything in football. So which teams will rise and fall? Tim Kelly and Adam Treloar fought out the honours for best on ground in Geelong’s nailbiting Round 1 win over Collingwood, splitting our expert and fans.

A week after a post-match plea led to a rule change, Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson’s opposition benefited most, but the premiership mentor will bite his tongue for now. How close are they to the top eight — or a flag?

The SuperFooty team has allocated their votes from Round 11 matches, but did they get it right? Could Jesse Hogan be back in purple when footy finally makes its return? Hawthorn veteran Grant Birchall has been named for his first AFL game in more than two years but the Hawks have lost a key forward, and several big names return. The stars will be coming out to play AFLX but which ones are still anyone’s guess. Hawthorn Football Club .

The Hawthorn Football Club Foundation plays a key role in supporting the club whilst it builds towards a prosperous future. Tim Kelly led the expert votes, but our readers couldn’t go past Gary Ablett after his 23-disposal, three goal game on Easter Monday against Hawthorn.

Playing just his fourth game for Hawthorn after eight injury-ravaged seasons big man Jonathon Patton broke down in tears on the bench after hurting his hamstring. Essendon has confirmed the return of skipper Dyson Heppell, and that’s not the only boost for the Bombers this weekend. Reports out of the Fremantle Dockers camp suggest he has made great inroads in his return from injury and mental health issues. Liam Jones has withdrew from Carlton’s line-up after a death in the family, while Coleman Medal leader Jeremy Cameron is the latest casualty for the Sydney derby.

Collingwood ruckman Brodie Grundy racked up a monster 64 hit-outs and Sydney forward Sam Reid kicked a career-best six goals.

Hawthorn president Jeff Kennett has sent a letter to club members after appearing to point to the end of coach Alastair Clarkson’s tenure. Meanwhile, some SuperCoach studs have missed the cut. See the hat here SEE THE FULL SQUADS.

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State of Origin is full steam ahead, with the AFL today outlining selection criteria for the Victoria v All-Stars match that will raise much-needed funds for fire-affected communities. SEE THE FULL LIST. FULL TEAMS, plus KFC SuperCoach advice. He’s the most decorated coach in the AFL and a revered figure at Hawthorn.

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