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AFL 2011 season

AFL Week One Finals Preview: No certainties

After a long and gruelling 24-round season, the AFL finals will commence tonight at the MCG. Ben Waterworth and John Takemura preview the first week of the finals and both believe anything is possible.

From the grandstand: Grading the rest

While eight AFL clubs are preparing for a gruelling finals series, nine others are relaxing and reflecting on what has been a hectic season. Ben Waterworth assesses the teams that won’t be featuring deep into September.

Round 24 Preview: A final before finals

With one week to go until the finals, heavyweight clubs Collingwood and Geelong face off in a top-of-the-table clash at the MCG. Ben Waterworth and John Takemura share their tips for that game, plus all of the other AFL matches for Round 24.

AFL Week One Finals Preview: No certainties

After a long and gruelling 24-round season, the AFL finals will commence tonight at the MCG. Ben Waterworth and John Takemura preview the first week of the finals and both believe anything is possible.

From the grandstand: Grading the rest

While eight AFL clubs are preparing for a gruelling finals series, nine others are relaxing and reflecting on what has been a hectic season. Ben Waterworth assesses the teams that won’t be featuring deep into September.

Round 24 Preview: A final before finals

With one week to go until the finals, heavyweight clubs Collingwood and Geelong face off in a top-of-the-table clash at the MCG. Ben Waterworth and John Takemura share their tips for that game, plus all of the other AFL matches for Round 24.

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AFL Grand Final Preview: Expect a classic

Can Collingwood go back-to-back? Or will Geelong claim its third flag in six years? Giulio Di Giorgio, John Takemura and Liam Quinn preview tomorrow’s highly anticipated AFL Grand Final.

AFL Week One Finals Preview: No certainties

After a long and gruelling 24-round season, the AFL finals will commence tonight at the MCG. Ben Waterworth and John Takemura preview the first week of the finals and both believe anything is possible.

From the grandstand: Grading the rest

While eight AFL clubs are preparing for a gruelling finals series, nine others are relaxing and reflecting on what has been a hectic season. Ben Waterworth assesses the teams that won’t be featuring deep into September.

Round 24 Preview: A final before finals

With one week to go until the finals, heavyweight clubs Collingwood and Geelong face off in a top-of-the-table clash at the MCG. Ben Waterworth and John Takemura share their tips for that game, plus all of the other AFL matches for Round 24.

From the grandstand: Collingwood’s best line-up

The sole problem Collingwood has at the moment is deciding which players to leave out of its dominant team. Ben Waterworth predicts the 22 players that will give the Magpies the best chance of going back-to-back.

Round 23 Preview: Final chance for Roos

Will North Melbourne keep its slim finals hopes alive with a win over St Kilda on Saturday night? Ben Waterworth and John Takemura believe so, as they preview all of the action in Round 23 of the AFL.

From the grandstand: Freo must overcome Victorian hoodoo

Fremantle’s poor record in Victoria continued on Saturday night with a big loss to North Melbourne. Ben Waterworth believes the Dockers will not be considered premiership contenders until they rectify their phobia of Victoria.

Round 22 Preview: The finals countdown

With finals only three weeks away, so much is on the line for a number of AFL teams this weekend. Ben Waterworth and John Takemura cast their eyes over Round 22 and share their ‘expert’ analysis.

Round 21 Preview: Dockers’ final chance

Can an injury depleted Fremantle knock over an in-form Carlton to keep its top eight hopes alive? Ben Waterworth and guest co-host Liam Quinn preview that game, as well as the rest of the AFL action for Round 21.

Round 20 Preview: Dees to show some heart?

Can Melbourne bounce back after one of the darkest weeks in its proud history? Ben Waterworth and John Takemura preview the Demons’ match against Carlton, plus all of the other games in Round 20 of the AFL season.

Round 19 Preview: Adelaide is a certainty

Following Neil Craig’s resignation as senior coach, Ben Waterworth believes a motivated Adelaide is a certainity to win Sunday’s South Australian derby, as he previews all of the action in Round 19 of the AFL.

From the grandstand: Maxwell’s penalty too harsh

On Friday, Collingwood’s Heath Shaw was suspended for eight games after betting on an AFL match earlier in the year. But according to Ben Waterworth, Nick Maxwell’s involvement in the incident didn’t warrant a $10,000 fine.

Round 17 Preview – Separating the men from the boys

Only two months remain in the AFL season and the race is on for those remaining few spots in the top eight. Ben Waterworth previews Round 17, a round that will have a massive bearing on the remainder of 2011.

From the grandstand: The finals race is on

Eight rounds remain in the AFL season and there are seven teams competing for the final three spots in the top eight. Ben Waterworth looks at each team and there respective chances of seeing September action.

From the grandstand: Silence is deafening

GWS is on the lookout to recruit players before it enters the competition next season. Ben Waterworth believes the longer these players deny they’re NSW-bound, the more likely they’ll sign with the Giants at the end of the season.

Round 15 Preview: Young Hawks to upset Pies?

Despite a growing injury list, many believe Hawthorn is a strong chance to defeat second-placed Collingwood on Sunday. Ben Waterworth and John Takemura preview the clash, plus the rest of Round 15’s AFL matches.

upstart footy tipping: Round 15

Plenty of difficult games to tip this weekend, particularly on Sunday. Never fear though, because upstart’s footy experts have all the right answers.

Round 14 Preview: Battle of the youth

Melbourne and Richmond, two of the most exciting young teams in the AFL, clash on Saturday at the MCG. Ben Waterworth and John Takemura preview the big clash, as well as the rest of Round 14’s matches.

upstart footy tipping: Round 14

There’s been a change at the top of the leader board in upstart’s footy tipping competition. Find out who the new leader is and which teams the ‘experts’ think will win this weekend.

From the grandstand: The navy swagger is back

Carlton has rediscovered its famous swagger from the club’s golden era. And Ben Waterworth believes it will only help the Blues, who are now genuine contenders for the 2011 premiership.