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Dark days, blue skies

Caroline Wilson After the disappointment of Hawthorn's heartbreaking preliminary final defeat, things are looking bright for the Hawks and coach Alastair Clarkson.

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Cats take a back seat to recruit's Games ambition

Jared Lynch Mark Blicavs walked away from football when he was 14 to chase a running dream.

And the winner is...

Emma Quayle With the era of the compromised draft ending, which clubs have played the best hand?

A man and his Dogs

Martin Flanagan Many people lament to me the loss of old-fashioned values from footy.

Hawks keep dream alive for Pattison

Jon Pierik Former Tiger and Saint Adam Pattison had resigned himself to a life outside the AFL.

Historic guernsey is back in the family

Jon Pierik Bulldog recruit Michael Talia is living his boyhood dream, writes Jon Pierik.

Look away now...

Rohan Connolly Leon Davis was a star, and should be remembered for the deeds before his untimely departure.

The Hope Business

Will Brodie When it comes to the crunch, footy fans are still most interested in their clubs.

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Neeld's blank canvas

Michael Gleeson Melbourne's new coach is out to challenge his players, writes Michael Gleeson.

Jimmy's journey

Martin Flanagan Jim Stynes and his family are dealing with the toughest of times.

VIDEOS

Front and Centre: Cats cream Pies

Dean Laidley, Caroline Wilson and Scott Spits analyse the AFL grand final.

Stynes: more brain surgery

Melbourne president Jim Stynes says he's 'been given another crack,' as he responds to cancer treatment.

Sheedy talks up Giants

Greater Western Sydney coach discusses the progress of his young squad.

AFL pre-season, rookie drafts

Scott Spits and Emma Quayle take a look at the last of the 2011 AFL drafts.

VOTES

Age Footballer of the Year - Round 24 votes

Marc Murphy and Gary Ablett share the spoils of great seasons.

SLIDESHOW

Walker soars

Nothing brings out the awestruck kid like the high mark.

PHOTOS

AFL fixture 2012: team by team

AFL fixture 2012: team by team

AFL Scoreboard

Saturday October 1

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Which team which missed the eight in 2011 will make it in 2012?

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Gold Coast

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Port Adelaide

2%

Brisbane

3%

Adelaide

4%

Melbourne

17%

Richmond

17%

Fremantle

27%

Western Bulldogs

13%

North Melbourne

16%

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Did Nathan Bock get off lightly for breaches of the AFL's gambling regulations?

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67%

No

33%

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