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PF1 - Sydney Swans vs Port Adelaide

Three questions that will determine the Swans-Power prelim

Minor premier Sydney host Port Adelaide at the SCG on Friday night, with the winner to advance to the Grand Final. Here are three questions that will decide the outcome of this game.

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    AFL DRAFT

    AFL Draft: New No. 1 as finals bolters shake up order

    There's a new No. 1 in town as a certified young star reclaims his mantle as the top draft prospect, while there are several new faces who have emerged in ESPN's draft board for September.

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    BROWNLOW MEDAL

    ESPN's ultimate 2024 Brownlow Medal predictor

    The Brownlow Medal is the highest individual honour in the AFL. In 2024, ESPN is giving you an advantage with our one-of-a-kind predictor.

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    Brownlow Medal standards: Why only five players can win in 2024

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    MIDWEEK FOOTY EXPERIMENT

    Packed schedule: Pros and cons of the AFLW's condensed fixture

    With the introduction of midweek fixtures, AFLW's compressed schedule promises more games for fans but raises concerns about accessibility, crowd sizes, and player welfare, Sarah Burt writes.

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    HINKLEY-SICILY-MITCHELL DRAMA

    Hinkley-Sicily was engrossing drama, but the aftermath revealed even more about everyone else

    Was Ken Hinkley's taunting of Jack Ginnivan unbecoming? Did the Hawks poke the bear coming into the clash? Both things can be true, but the drama in the aftermath revealed more about those who watch and write about footy, writes Rohan Connolly.

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    Michaels on Mitchell: 'Give me a fricking break'

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    SEMIFINALS REVIEW

    It's Willie's world; Giant's 'don't come Monday' moment

    In AFL semifinal weekend we had a mixed bag from star forwards, with two in particular turning in match-winning performances, but a Giant's terrible brain fade potentially cost his team a prelim final berth. Here's whose stocks are up and down.

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    SEASON GRADES

    Pass or fail: Hawks, Giants' seasons rated after finals exits

    Before the 2024 AFL season kicked off, ESPN's footy writers put their heads together to come up with every club's pass mark for the upcoming year. How did your team fare?

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