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Gather Round vs. Magic Round: Which footy extravaganza is better?
Gather Round or Magic Round? AFL or NRL? No matter which side of the Barassi Line you call home, you've heard of both of these football festivals. But which one is better?
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TOP HEADLINES
ROUND 10
SATURDAY'S GAMES
ROUND 10
FRIDAY NIGHT DOUBLE-HEADER
'Blows my mind': Mason Cox slams criticism of Scott Pendlebury
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Lions vs Cats
They fear no one: Cats issue major statement with Lions smashing
One of Geelong's greatest assets in its phenomenal run of success over decades now is how it fears no one. A poor performance against a particular opponent usually means the proud Cats will turn the tables next time.
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THE BIG TALKING POINTS
The fixture slam dunk the AFL needs; the overlooked Voss fact
This week's Six Points features the big change I'd make to the fixture, why we should remember 'Good Voss', a discussion on elite players, and some mind-boggling stats on both John Noble and Malcolm Rosas.
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Walsh: Rule changes didn't suit Voss' game style
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AFL DRAFT
May Power Rankings: There's a 'Big 3', but who is flying under the radar?
There are three new faces in this month's top 20 prospects list, but the leading names are clear of the chasing pack. Here's Jasper Chellappah's AFL draft Power Rankings for May 2026.
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ESPN's rolling AA after Round 9: Talls axed at both ends
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Who is it a big week for? Hirdy and Derm on Round 10
Who is it a big week for in the AFL? On the Disney+ show ESPN Footy Central, footy legends James Hird and Dermott Brereton make their Round 10 picks.
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VOSS STEPS DOWN
AFL overreactions: Carlton's next coach has a finals-ready list
Is Carlton's list really that bad or would a new coach come in and see an opportunity to contend right away? And should the AFL give Mother's Day away? Here are the big overreactions for the week.
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Top Headlines
- AFL Round 10: Everything you need to know
- Magpies confirm season-ending injury for ruck
- 'It pisses me off': Cox slams Pendlebury critics
- Mitchell praises 'really important' milestone Hawk
- Blues interim Fraser makes call on full-time role
- Port premiership coach joins Hawks AFLW program
- AFL's Winmar admitted slap but denied assaults
- AFL backs in Friday night fixture double-ups
- 'Are we clear?!': Dimma snaps after gambling Qs
- 🏅 ESPN's 2026 Brownlow Medal predictor
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Expert tips, best tips for Round 10 of the AFL
Who should you be tipping in Round 10 of the 2026 AFL season? Our footy experts have put their heads together to help you out. So open your ESPN Footytips app, take notes, and get ahead of the game!
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Listen to our AFL podcast - the ESPN Footy Podcast with Champion Data
Join ESPN's footy team for some of the best AFL analysis and insight on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
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ESPN's Brownlow Medal predictor and tracker - every vote for 2026
The Brownlow Medal is the highest individual honour in the AFL. In 2026, ESPN is giving you an advantage with our one-of-a-kind predictor.
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Who has played the most games in AFL history? How many has Scott Pendlebury played?
Collingwood champion Scott Pendlebury is closing in on North Melbourne legend Brent Harvey's league games record. Will he break it in 2026?
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'It's a scam': What the AFL and city of Adelaide won't tell you about Gather Round
Everyone loves to rave about Gather Round. But unless you're in the financial 1%, this weekend-long football festival just isn't meant for you.
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We're misty-optically: Paying tribute to Dennis Cometti, a footy commentary icon
It's inevitably the witticisms which first spring first to mind when think of Dennis Cometti, but, more broadly, he was Australian football's greatest ever caller and will be sorely missed, writes Rohan Connolly.
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Hold your horses: AFL's Origin revival was real, but its long-term future is not
AFL Origin's return was a clear success, but one brilliant night is not enough to prove it's truly back for good.
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Ranking every AFL after-the-siren winning goal since 2000
Since the turn of the millennium, there have been 32 after-the-siren goals kicked which have won the game. We've ranked them -- taking into account shot difficulty, context of the match, conditions, and more to determine which clutch kick rules them all.
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AFL player record holders, statistical leaders, and more
Who has played the most AFL games? Who has kicked the most AFL goals? Here are the league leaders in history for all the stats that matter.