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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
Western Mail writer Tasman Gay looks back on the life and untimely death of Phil Matson, one of the game's greatest stars - as a player and coach.
| 12 May 2013
On the eve of the 1936 VFL season, Neville Smith of The Argus reflects on the history of the game and some of the features that make it uniquely Australian.
| 12 May 2013
On this day in 2000, Carlton 20.9 (129) d North Melbourne 15.9 (99) at Princes Park. That match remains the only one in VFL/AFL history to have finished with a final score of 129 v 99. - Andrew Gigacz
A special goal from Sturt's Charlie Sharples against Port Adelaide on May 17th, 2008.
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 | Essendon | 8 | 24 | 142.21 |
| 4 | Sydney | 8 | 22 | 119.05 |
| 5 | Fremantle | 8 | 22 | 113.28 |
| 6 | Port Adelaide | 8 | 20 | 116.81 |
| 7 | Richmond | 8 | 20 | 111.79 |
| 8 | Collingwood | 8 | 20 | 96.40 |
| 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 |
Did you enter the Gigs Ladder Comp this season? Check out how your ladder's looking after seven rounds.
Andrew Gigacz | 15 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
Gigs looks at omens for Essendon and Geelong, and makes a case for a West Coast v North Melbourne Grand Final in 2013.
Andrew Gigacz | 8 May 2013
Gigs this week looks at the link recent ANZAC rounds and explains why North fans might be feeling a sense of déjà vu.
Andrew Gigacz | 3 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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