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    Can North win a flag under Alastair Clarkson?

    Alastair Clarkson has struggled at North so far, but there were signs at times in 2025 that North have the potential to become a dangerous side once it all clicks. We saw it at Hawthorn when Clarkson was coach prior to their meteoric rise up the ladder, and I'll be surprised if Clarkson doesn't...
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    How good were North in the 1990s?

    Despite winning two flags from three grand finals in the 1990s, along with making seven consecutive preliminary finals, I can't help but feel North of that era are underrated due to being overshadowed by Brisbane's 2001-03 triple premiership sides that came along not long afterwards. For those...
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    Have Sydney underachieved in the modern era?

    With two flags from eight grand finals in the modern era, it's hard to argue that Sydney haven't underachieved. I've heard arguments from Sydney supporters about how hard it is for interstate teams to win flags at the MCG, but it hasn't been an issue for Brisbane who are on a similar playing...
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    Where does Sydney rank in terms of supporter base size?

    Roy Morgan surveys always have Sydney at number one, but other metrics such as crowds, memberships, general interest and social media have Sydney behind the big Melbourne clubs and on par with the big interstate clubs. Would you class Sydney as a big club or mid size club?
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    Can Sydney win a flag under Dean Cox?

    Dean Cox did well in his first year in charge of Sydney given the difficult circumstances, mainly the bad run of injuries to key players. However, Sydney's list is in pretty good shape especially after they filled a glaring hole in the key forward position and they're coming off a good trade...
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    Analysis AFL vs NRL in Qld

    Geelong supporters complaining about Brisbane's academies and father sons might lead to the AFL doing something to pull the Lions back, similar to when the AFL removed the retention allowance. Geelong supporters have no right to complain about the father son rule after they received the likes of...
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    How good were Hawthorn in the 1970s?

    Despite making four grand finals and winning three flags in the 1970s, I feel like Hawthorn of that era are underrated due to being overshadowed by their 1980s era where they made seven consecutive grand finals. For those here who are old enough to remember, how good were Hawthorn in the 1970s?
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    Sydney and their modern era key forwards

    Tony Lockett Barry Hall Kurt Tippett Lance Franklin Charlie Curnow All were poached from clubs in AFL heartland states. Who is the best key forward to have been drafted and developed by Sydney in the modern era?
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    Where does Hawthorn rank in terms of supporter base size?

    Hawthorn got crowds of over a million through the gates in a home and away season this year for the first time in their history, is this an indication of them being up there with Collingwood, Essendon, Carlton and Richmond in terms of supporter base size? Hawthorn have always been a small/mid...
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    AFL overtaking NRL in QLD

    How long until the AFL overtakes the NRL in New South Wales? I've said previously that AFL is set to surpass the NRL in Queensland within the next decade thanks to a new stadium being on the way plus sustained success of the Lions and Suns, and the NRL should be concerned.
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    Hawthorn 2008 vs Collingwood 2010

    Which side do you think was better? Both did well to knock off Geelong when it mattered during their dominant 2007-2011 run, and are often underrated in discussions about best premiership sides.
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    How close are Hawthorn to a flag?

    Hawthorn are currently second favourite for the 2026 flag and have enjoyed some great finals wins in recent times, but they went 0-4 against the 2025 Grand Finalists which indicates they may be overrated and a step or two behind the top echelon. Most people would agree they need a key forward...
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    Opinion St Kilda - Where Are They At? - Part 2

    They looked good for most of 2025 before McRae rested players and cost them top 2 as it messed with their good form. However they were still good enough to rally in September by beating Adelaide in SA before going on to lose to Brisbane in the preliminary final. Most people are predicting...
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    Opinion St Kilda - Where Are They At? - Part 2

    After topping up with Ryan, Silvagni and De Koning following a break out season from Wanganeen-Milera, things are looking good for the Saints heading in 2026. Do you think they'll make the finals in 2026 and announce themselves as a genuine premiership contender, or is this merely another false...
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    Carlton a flag chance in 2026.

    Carlton have done well in adding some meat and potatoes type players this trade period, you need solid squad depth to contend for a premiership and the likes of Reidy, Chesser and Ainsworth give Voss some more levers to pull.
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    Queensland is an AFL state.

    How long do you think it will be before the AFL overtakes the NRL and becomes the number one code in Brisbane? There's been plenty of media coverage for the AFL despite people claiming the media are biased towards the NRL and trying to suppress AFL growth.
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    New South Wales football - where is it at?

    How is AFL growth tracking in NSW? I haven't heard much about it in the media recently, all the talk has been about AFL growth in Queensland.
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    Queensland is an AFL state.

    How long do you think it will be before the AFL overtakes the NRL and becomes the number one code in Queensland? I have a feeling it'll happen in a decade when the Lions are selling out Victoria Park.
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    How could Geelong possibly miss James Worpel?

    Geelong supporters still go on about 2007 as if it was recent, and complain about father son being an unfair advantage to all clubs apart from their own. How is it fair that Geelong were able to get Tom Hawkins for a packet of chips when he was universally recognised as being a generational...
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    Banter FOOTY Banter! - Who will be better in 2026? Carlton or Collingwood Part 8

    Who is Carlton's best player under the age of 23?
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    Certified Legendary Thread Sack(ed) Hinkley 15 - The End

    What do you guys think of the media making excuses for Chris Scott? They've been saying he's an amazing coach because Geelong don't bottom out, which means Geelong don't get high draft picks. This leads to Geelong getting outperformed in finals by sides with high draft picks, but Chris Scott...
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    How could Geelong possibly miss James Worpel?

    Have Geelong supporters changed their opinions on James Worpel? It wasn't long ago when they labelled him as a crab and a plodder, along with rating Charlie Constable as a superior footballer.
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    Geelong's record in finals under Chris Scott

    Luke Beveridge has a 54% win rate in finals which is better than Chris Scott who has a 48% win rate in finals.
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    Autopsy Chris Scott - Good Coach or Good Team?

    2020 grand final he kept Dangerfield in the forward 50 while the midfield was getting torched, and the same happened yesterday.
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    Expansion QLD and NSW academies

    Geelong already do this with locals. See the likes of Jack Henry, Tom Atkins, Oliver Dempsey, Gryan Miers, Lawson Humphries and Tom Stewart for a few examples of this.
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    Have Geelong become too powerful?

    What happened yesterday? I was told by the media that Geelong were shoe ins, but they were anything but shoe ins.
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    Opinion Geelong's era of dominance over

    Is the era of dominance over? Big losses in grand finals can be hard to overcome, see what happened to Sydney for a recent example.
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    Toast Can Geelong's 2025 team be the GOAT (Greatest Team of All Time)

    Geelong were anything but shoe ins for the flag this year, despite many people suggesting otherwise.
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    The importance of the Academies in attracting talent

    No different to Geelong getting Tom Hawkins for a bag of chips, when Hawkins was widely recognised as a generational talent who would have been taken at pick 1 in the 2006 draft.
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    Geelong's record in finals under Chris Scott

    Beveridge has a better finals win percentage than Scott, despite Scott having far better playing lists to work with over the years.

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