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Stocks: Harley Reid's best game ever; Clarko's under the pump
Harley Reid showed just how scary he can be, and the Blues finally broke thorugh. But more than one coach is under the pump. Here's whose stocks are up and down after Round 10.

King and tonic: Fun-again Dees the perfect elixir for the footy's ills
Footy hasn't been without its faults so far in 2026. But one refreshing aspect of this season has been the resurgence of the Demons under Steven King, writes Rohan Connolly.

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AFL VS. NRL
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?


PENDLES TO BREAK GAMES RECORD
'Blows my mind': Mason Cox slams criticism of Scott Pendlebury


THE CATS ARE DOING IT AGAIN
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.


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.


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.

ESPN's rolling AA after Round 9: Talls axed at both ends


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.

Walsh: Rule changes didn't suit Voss' game style

Top Headlines
- AFL Round 11: Everything you need to know
- Pendlebury ponders future as AFL record looms
- Saints, Blues to open W season in double-header
- Dons legend tips 'big fortnight' for club in crisis
- Reid leads Eagles to stunning Giants upset
- Tigers hope they are past worst of injury crisis
- Worst Dons 'G crowd since '90s as Freo tie mark
- Fraser challenges Blues to build winning habit
- Hawks at a loss after being out-hunted by Dees
- 🏅 ESPN's 2026 Brownlow Medal predictor
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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.
Craig Dooley/AFL Photos via Getty Images 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?
Mark Brake/AFL Photos/Getty Images '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.
Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images 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.
Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images 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.
Robert Cianflone/Getty Images 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.
Michael Dodge/Getty Images 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.








