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Before the AFL finals

1 It’s been arguably the most even season in AFL history – or at least in the 21st Century. In its 123rd year, there are no clear standouts for who will win this year’s flag. The nine rule changes brought in for season 2019 may well suit the finals, as we have seen plenty of low-scoring games towards the business end of the season. The most controversial one has proven to be the 6-6-6 rule. A mandatory alignment of teams at centre bounces, the rule requires teams to have

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