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Your guide to the AFL preliminary finals

Adelaide Crows v Geelong Cats, Friday 7:50 AEST, Adelaide Oval It will be a packed, hostile Adelaide Oval as Patrick Dangerfield makes his return to

Your guide to the AFL semi-finals

Geelong Cats v Sydney Swans, Friday 7:50 AEST, MCG Win or go home. It’s that simple now for the Cats and Swans as their premiership

Your guide to the AFL preliminary finals

Adelaide Crows v Geelong Cats, Friday 7:50 AEST, Adelaide Oval It will be a packed, hostile Adelaide Oval as Patrick Dangerfield makes his return to

Your guide to the AFL semi-finals

Geelong Cats v Sydney Swans, Friday 7:50 AEST, MCG Win or go home. It’s that simple now for the Cats and Swans as their premiership

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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.

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.

Round 12 Preview: Watson to lift Bombers?

Can the return of inspirational skipper Jobe Watson inspire Essendon to victory against Fremantle? Ben Waterworth and guest host James Rosewarne preview an exciting round of action in the AFL.

Round 11 preview: A Grand Final replay fizzer?

Collingwood and St Kilda meet each other for the first time since the 2010 AFL Grand Final, but it’s likely to be a one-sided annihilation. Ben Waterworth and John Takemura share their thoughts on the big game, plus the rest of Round 11′s matches.

Heat’s ‘big three’ too good for Mavs?

The NBA finals have arrived with the first of a best-of-seven match series between Miami and Dallas kicking off this morning. And Joel Peterson thinks the Heat’s three superstar players will be too strong for Dirk Nowitzki’s Mavericks.

Round 10 Preview: Eagles face biggest test

West Coast has shocked the AFL community in 2011, but can it bring down all-conquering Collingwood on Sunday? Ben Waterworth and John Takemura share their thoughts on the big game as well as the rest of Round 10’s matches.

Round 9 Preview: Dreamtime at the ‘G

With inspirational skipper Jobe Watson sidelined due to injury, can Essendon still overcome a rampaging Richmond? Ben Waterworth and John Takemura preview the annual ‘Dreamtime at the ‘G clash’, plus the rest of Round 9’s AFL matches.

Round 8 Preview: Relentless Pies or wise Cats?

Close to 80,000 people are expected to watch undefeated teams Collingwood and Geelong clash at the MCG tonight. Ben Waterworth and John Takemura give their thoughts on the big match, as well as the rest of Round 8’s games in their weekly video preview.

Round 7 Preview: Dees must win

Can Melbourne overcome a week of intense scrutiny and regain some confidence against Adelaide on Sunday? Ben Waterworth and guest host Giulio di Giorgio preview that game plus the rest of Round 7 in the AFL.

Round 6 Preview: Crunch time for Kangaroos

North Melbourne currently occupies the bottom spot on the ladder after five rounds of action. Can the Roos finally register their first win of 2011 against the Power on Saturday? Ben Waterworth previews that game plus the rest of the Round 6 AFL action.

Round 5 Preview: Bombers to reign on Anzac Day?

Can Essendon be the first team in 2011 to defeat the almighty Collingwood on Anzac Day? Ben Waterworth and John Takemura preview that game plus the rest of the Round 5 AFL action in upstart’s first footy video preview.

Round 4 Preview: Carlton to halt Essendon’s momentum?

Essendon has undoubtedly been the most talked about club throughout the first three weeks of the AFL season. But can Carlton stop the hype this weekend? Ben Waterworth previews the big match plus the rest of the Round 4 action.

Round 2 Preview: Blues to ruin Suns’ debut?

The Gold Coast Suns play their first official match against Carlton on Saturday night in Brisbane. However, Ben Waterworth believes the Blues will be too strong and experienced for the young Suns as he previews all of the AFL action for Round Two.

Get ready to giggle at the comedy festival

It’s that time of year again! The Melbourne International Comedy Festival kicks off today and the laughs will continue over the next three and a half weeks, say upstart’s Sofia Monkiewicz and Ashley Fritsch.

Round 1 AFL Preview: Saints to bounce back?

The 2011 AFL seasons kicks off tonight with the traditional Carlton-Richmond clash at the MCG. But Ben Waterworth believes the match to watch will be the St Kilda-Geelong encounter, which the Saints should win.

West Coast Eagles: Still developing

In the third of upstart’s AFL team previews for the upcoming season, Liam Quinn believes a young West Coast team can improve on what was a disastrous 2010 campaign.

Adelaide Crows: Expect improvement

Plenty of footy experts believed Adelaide significantly underachieved in 2010. But Farhan Shah believes the Crows can turn it around this year, in upstart’s second AFL team preview for the 2011 season.

Western Bulldogs: Time to take next step

After three consecutive preliminary final losses, can the Bulldogs finally take the extra step in 2011? John Takemura previews their chances in the first of upstart’s team previews for the upcoming AFL season.

The Ashes: Australia vs England – 5th Test preview

With another crushing of the Australians in Melbourne, England ensured they would at least retain the Ashes. The tourists now look to close out a series victory, while the Aussies look to retain some pride with one eye on the future. Ben Waterworth previews the Fifth Test from the SCG.