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Category: AFL Deep Dives
Preconceived Notions: The Start Of 2022
This is either going to end up being fun or embarrassing.
2021 Club By Club List Management Tools
For a while I’ve been trying to figure out how to create as many impartial, simple-to-understand tools when attempting to analyse an AFL list. Things that you can look at and instantly glean unbiased knowledge from.
How the Western Bulldogs turned it around
Three weeks ago the Western Bulldogs were in trouble. Big trouble. A midfield, supposed to be their edge over the competition, was falling apart and much of their hard work earlier in the season had been squandered.
Melbourne rising: What’s behind the Demons’ unbeaten start to 2021?
6-0 for the first time since 1965, comfortable wins over last year’s premiers and runner up, a defensive setup humming in all areas and genuine belief coursing through the playing group.
How to survive the 2020 AFL Trade Period
Welcome to the 2020 AFL Trade Period. Here are a series of tips and tricks for how to survive it without losing your mind.
2020 Finals Dossier: Richmond Tigers
This dossier is a little different to the previous three. There’s next to no point detailing how Richmond plays, because everyone knows that.
2020 Finals Dossier: Port Adelaide
Despite finishing on top of the ladder, with the second most points scored, the fewest conceded and the biggest inside 50 differential in the league, the Power sit a distant fourth in premiership favouritism.
2020 Finals Dossier: Geelong Cats
Although the home and away ladder position – from top to fourth – and recent form – a heavy loss to Richmond and squeaking by Sydney – may not show it, Geelong is an improved team from 2019.
2020 Finals Dossier: Brisbane Lions
This week I’ll be looking at each of the top four sides and the legitimacy of their premiership contention in the 2nd Annual Finals Dossiers. First up, it’s Brisbane.