AFL trading: The power of the number and the name
The AFL trade period is a time when facts can often give way to pure football fantasy, says Tom Thomas
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Footyology’s team of the AFL’s most improved in 2024
Which AFL players have improved the most in season 2024? On Footyology, Tom Thomas picks a best 22 of the big improvers.
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Fremantle finally firing where it counts
Fremantle’s reputation as an unreliable and unsuccessful team since its admission to the AFL has been well-earned, says Tom Thomas. But a newer, more exciting version of the Dockers is really going somewhere.
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Super Swans about more than just the usual suspects
The Sydney Swans are in superb form, and the list of contributors goes way beyond just the biggest stars getting most of the plaudits. Tom Thomas reports.
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Defensive forwards, attacking backs AFL’s new flavour
In modern footy, says Tom Thomas, your small forwards are your defenders, and your small backs are often your attackers. He looks at players switching ends in 2024.
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Why you should barrack for the Pies on Saturday
Are you a social progressive? A little edgy? Or just really want to piss your friends off? Tom Thomas offers reasons why you might barrack for Collingwood in the AFL Grand Final.
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Dynasty or bust: when is enough enough?
Should Melbourne’s drought-breaking heroes be lauded for ending one of the VFL/AFL’s longest barren runs? Or should they be castigated for failing to win multiple premierships? Tom Thomas weighs it up.
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Lesser lights worth their weight in finals gold
Reputations are made in finals. More than a few were enhanced this week, although it may not have been the names we were expecting, says Tom Thomas.
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Footyology’s AFL Team of the Year: 2023
After putting together 24 Teams Of The Week in 2023, Tom Thomas selects the best of the very best to bring you the Footyology Team Of The Year.
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Footyology’s AFL Team of the Week: Round 24
Tom Thomas picks through the best individual performances of each AFL round to bring you the Footyology Team Of The Week.
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