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November Power Rankings: ESPN's final, top 50 rankings ahead of the draft
It's time for ESPN's final AFL Draft Power Rankings for 2026. Jasper Chellappah has ranked his top 50 prospects for next week's draft, with all signs pointing to a deep and talented pool of prospects.
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Despite injury and illness, Gus Teixeira is still one of this year's top prospects
Gus Teixeira spent much of his top-age year battling injury and illness, but still found a way to be in contention to be the top pick in the open pool, writes Japser Chellappah.
TOP HEADLINES
AFL DRAFT
From an ACL tear to a time trial PB: Koby LeCras on building resilience in his draft year
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AFL Draft: Key dates, FAQs, players to know, and more
AFLW FINALS
AFLW preview: Tips, key players to watch in blockbuster semifinals
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'Don't need to change': Swans ready for Cats AFLW test
2026 DRAFT
Relative obscurity to pick 1 buzz: WA's Heath Mellody is the ultimate bolter
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Every AFL club's 2026 draft plans, prospects linked, and live trade options
FOOTY'S UNLUCKIEST FAN BASES
ESPN's AFL Misery Index: Ranking the most miserable fanbases since 2000?
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Essendon or Carlton: which team has been worse since 2000?
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AFLW
Why every AFLW finalist can -- and can't -- go all the way in 2026
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The W Files: $1 million prize on the line as stars rewrite record books
FIXTURE REVEALED!
AFL 2027 fixture: Five must-watch games in the first month
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DRAFT PROFILES
Power to burn and a 'trademark' goal: why Ethan Drever has rocketed up draft boards
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Consensus top draft prospect Dougie Cochrane already in rare air
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Who I would -- and would not -- want to be this AFL offseason
Top Headlines
- AFLW semifinals preview: Fixture, tips, and more
- 'The right person': Lions lock in Fagan's replacement
- Carr crosses fingers for injury-free State of Origin
- Giants abandoned by Greene, says former teammate
- Swans set to probe culture after Papley's test
- Hawks coach wants Zach Merrett to fit in first
- Tom Papley tests positive to illicit substance
- AFLW superstar's injury hammer blow confirmed
- Fagan to join Blues as director of coaching
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AFL Draft: Key dates, FAQs, players to know, and more
The 2026 AFL draft is rapidly approaching, so here's your guide for what to know, including key dates and times, players to know, academy-linked names, and every club's pick.
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2026 AFL Draft indicative order: every club, every pick
The AFL offseason is a time for hope. Here's the latest 2026 AFL national draft indicative order, taking into account completed pick swaps and trades.
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AFL trade and free agency grades - Every club's report card from the 2026 transfer period
The 2026 AFL trade and free agency period is over. Some teams improved, some stagnated, and others, well, got worse. Here's how every team fared over the last two weeks.
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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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Ranking every AFL after-the-siren winning goal since 2000
Since the turn of the millennium, there have been 33 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.
