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September 14, 2016December 26, 2016

Do teams that win contested ball win more free kicks?

Yes, but the relationship is weak and noisy.

read more Do teams that win contested ball win more free kicks?

AFL, Australian football 
August 18, 2016December 26, 2016

The Dockers have experienced the worst season-on-season decline in VFL/AFL history

The Dockers have experienced the worst season-on-season decline in VFL/AFL history

read more The Dockers have experienced the worst season-on-season decline in VFL/AFL history

AFL, Australian football 
April 24, 2016December 26, 2016

How did the age of the 2015 Hawks compare?

The 2015 Hawks had just the right blend of prime-age players and experienced veterans.

read more How did the age of the 2015 Hawks compare?

AFL, Australian football 
April 24, 2016December 26, 2016

Which teams get all the free kicks?

We’ve established that West Coast gets an average of around 4 net free kicks when they play at home. But does this come about because the Eagles are given a lot more free kicks, or because they concede fewer frees to the opposition?

read more Which teams get all the free kicks?

AFL, Australian football 
April 23, 2016April 2, 2017

Home is where the free kicks are

Every fan, including me, thinks their team gets a rough deal from the umpires. But which team, on average, tends to get more free kicks?

read more Home is where the free kicks are

AFL, Australian football 
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