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Al PatonSuperCoach AFL editor

Al Paton produces SuperCoach content across News websites and digital platforms including articles, videos and podcasts.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 13: Eliza James of the Magpies gestures to the umpire while being tackled by Emma Swanson of the Eagles during the round six AFLW match between the Collingwood Magpies and the West Coast Eagles at Mineral Resources Park on February 13, 2022 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Union hits out at ‘unreasonable’ AFLW fixture decision

The AFL has acknowledged the challenges forced upon the league by a January start date as it deals with the fallout of oppressive conditions faced by players.

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Stephen Coniglio of the Giants takes part in a training session at Tom Wills Oval in Sydney, Wednesday, May 27, 2020. (AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts) NO ARCHIVING

Top 30: Most popular picks in KFC SuperCoach

GWS bargain Stephen Coniglio is a wanted man in KFC SuperCoach and there are some big surprises in the full list of players appearing in the most teams.

PERTH. 24/09/2021. Melbourne training at Optus Stadium, Perth. Max Gawn of the Demons at todays light run on Optus Stadium . Photo by Michael Klein

How to use extra SuperCoach trades to your advantage

KFC SuperCoach players have 35 trades to play with in 2022. Should you go out all guns blazing or play it safe? The experts at Doctor SuperCoach have the best advice.

AFLW five years on promo

Then and now: Just how far has AFLW come in five years?

AFLW arrived with great fanfare and five years on is preparing to feature 18 teams for the first time. We examine the challenges and opportunities which confront the league at its first milestone.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 03: Dustin Martin of the Tigers is seen during a Richmond Tigers AFL training session at Punt Road Oval on February 03, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

SuperCoach Explained: How player positions work

Ever wondered what a D1 is or how dual-position players are decided? Find all you need to know, plus how you can use them to improve your KFC SuperCoach team.

AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan addresses the crowd at the start of the 2018 AFL Draft at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, Thursday, November 22, 2018. (AAP Image/James Ross) NO ARCHIVING

How to dominate your SuperCoach Draft

Ready to graduate from KFC SuperCoach to the exciting world of SuperCoach Draft, where mate v mate rivalry goes to a whole new level? The Draft Doctors are here to help.

Perth - September 10 2021: AFL Preliminary Final . Melbourne vs Geelong at Optus Stadium, Perth. Simon Goodwin, senior coach of the Demons pre game . Photo by Michael Klein

Secret crisis talks over Dees coach’s behaviour

Melbourne’s board was so alarmed over allegations of drinking, gambling and bullying by Simon Goodwin they considered standing down the coach, leaked documents reveal.

Glen Bartlett and Gary Pert discussed an all-staff drug testing policy at Melbourne.

‘Staff will leave’: Dees’ CEO feared drug-test plan

Fresh leaked emails reveal a push by former Melbourne president Glen Bartlett to introduce drug-testing for all staff at Melbourne was met with resistance by the club’s CEO.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA -JULY 24 2020; Hawthorn Football Club have been in Sydney for 1 month based at Coogee as part of the AFL hub, Their last game is tomorrow against Sydney. James Sicily at the Captains run at Coogee Oval in Sydney Australia on JULY 24 2020. Photo: Daily Telegraph/ Gaye Gerard

SuperCoach mail: Big hint on new coach’s Sicily plans

Will James Sicily play in defence or as a forward under new Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell? Our KFC SuperCoach spies have the latest on a raft of potential 2022 selections.

Fantasy Freako's SuperCoach picks for 2022

Stats guru’s hidden KFC SuperCoach gems

Champion Data expert Fantasy Freako finds the stats that matter to put together his first KFC SuperCoach team for 2022. And there are some big surprises.

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