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AFL Media claims to be an "independent credible news organisation which reports on AFL football". Can we believe that claim? Charles Happell looks at footy's new behemoth.
Charles Happell | 9 May 2013
In 1977, Jim Main was asked to name his 100 greatest players. Nearly four decades later, Australian Football has invited him to revisit and revise that list.
Jim Main | 12 Apr 2013
John Devaney takes us down memory lane with a look at Fitzroy's last-ever win in a final, the 1986 first semi against Sydney.
| 10 May 2013
Bernard Whimpress looks at the rich history of SAFA, SAFL and SANFL Grand Finals played at Adelaide Oval between 1898 and 1973.
| 29 Apr 2013
Former leading VFL umpire, Jack McMurray Jnr, talks to Hugh Buggy of The Argus, about the great players he has umpired.
| 21 May 2013
Writing for The Mail (SA), in 1954, former Sturt champ and new Hawthorn recruit, Clayton 'Candles' Thompson, looks at footy in Victoria as compared to SA.
| 21 May 2013
In May 1927, The Argus reports on the car accident that killed the former Essendon and Fremantle champion.
| 22 May 2013
The 25th of May has seen two draws in VFL/AFL history, both involving the Bulldogs. In 1929, Footscray 10.15 (75) drew Melbourne 11.9 (75) and in 1974 at Princes Park, Carlton & Footscray drew 9.12 (66) apiece. - Andrew Gigacz
A nice tribute to the mighty Sharks by Dave Warner (the singer, not the cricketer and tweeter).
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Source: AFL Tables
For a complete summary of the 2013 AFL season, including the fixture, results and ladder, click here.
| # | Club | P | Pts | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawthorn | 8 | 28 | 140.90 |
| 2 | Geelong | 8 | 28 | 117.76 |
| 3 | Sydney | 9 | 26 | 124.07 |
| 4 | Essendon | 8 | 24 | 142.21 |
| 5 | Fremantle | 8 | 22 | 113.28 |
| 6 | Port Adelaide | 8 | 20 | 116.81 |
| 7 | Richmond | 8 | 20 | 111.79 |
| 8 | Collingwood | 9 | 20 | 91.62 |
| 9 | Adelaide | 8 | 16 | 124.73 |
| 10 | Carlton | 8 | 16 | 112.26 |
| 11 | West Coast | 8 | 16 | 111.35 |
| 12 | Gold Coast | 8 | 16 | 103.25 |
| 13 | North Melbourne | 8 | 12 | 108.11 |
| 14 | Brisbane | 8 | 12 | 76.75 |
| 15 | St Kilda | 8 | 8 | 90.58 |
| 16 | Western Bulldogs | 8 | 4 | 70.51 |
| 17 | Melbourne | 8 | 4 | 56.32 |
| 18 | GWS | 8 | 0 | 55.32 |
After Sydney and Fremantle finished level on Saturday night, Gigs was always going to make this week's edition of Micro Noises all about draws.
Andrew Gigacz | 22 May 2013
Three anagrams, a postcode, a year and a rare tale of two Magpie teams. Gigs has got something for everyone this week.
Andrew Gigacz | 14 May 2013
Theo Harms remains ahead of the field after round 8. As the Bombers start to slide down the ladder, can Theo hold on?
Andrew Gigacz | 23 May 2013
Did you enter the Gigs Ladder Comp this season? Check out how your ladder's looking after seven rounds.
Andrew Gigacz | 15 May 2013
Brisbane are anchored firmly near the base of the ladder with just one win. Oliver Caffrey asks if time is up for Michael Voss.
Oliver Caffrey | 24 Apr 2013
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