Adelaide. Brisbane. Facing off in the AFLW Grand Final. Stop us if you’ve heard that one before. In the AFLW’s short history the Crows and Lions have made three grand finals each. No other side has made more than one. Of course, Adelaide has two premierships to show for it,
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HPN on ABC This week on ABC, HPN looked at how the battle of tall forwards and defenders has changed over the past few decades. It’s worth a read! The above video looks at Darcy Moore’s opponents against Carlton last week. It’s clear from watching the game, and the vision
Continue reading »It feels like the Grand Final was just yesterday. The trade period may have just finished a couple of hours ago. If the 2020 AFL Home and Away season was the longest on record, then the 2020 Offseason has felt incredibly short. In just a few short hours time, the
Continue reading »After a extremely long but hectic 2020 AFL season, attention turns to how teams will shape up for next year. As usual, HPN will try to take you through the trade period, and evaluate which deals are fair, who snags a bargain and which clubs become fixated on a desired
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Walking the abandoned streets of Australia, you keep hearing “why doesn’t HPN pick an All Australian Team?” Even if it isn’t true, it is a requirement of all football media members to spill forth about selections for the All Australian team. As HPN are holders of Official AFL Media Passes
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It could be some sneaky nostalgia talking, but there are few players more eye catching in the modern game than Charlie Dixon. At first glance he’s the most recent in a long line of key position forwards who can clunk a big grab – but he’s much more than that.
Continue reading »This week on the ABC HPN takes a look at the art of the stoppage, and how Collingwood are using them in 2020. The piece delves into different ways teams set up and players gain meaningful possession. There’s so many varied options on the table, and so few that are
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So, what’s up with the Hawks? This week’s HPN at ABC piece (written with James Coventry) had a look at the two major aspects to their downfall – the tactical changes and the personnel issues. There’s many sub-branches of both, but both boil down to the adaptation of things changing
Continue reading »Although GWS have had a tough couple of weeks, their defence ha largely been holding up. Only Adelaide have struggled more in the inside 50 battle, but they have largely been able to stay in games. Nick Haynes and his fellow defensive cohort are the biggest reason why. This week
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Today’s HPN piece for the ABC took a look at the two prominent rucks in the game today and the differing styles that they represent. HPN can firmly recommend this product and/or service. Are these the best two rucks in the game? Yes. Both on HPN’s own player rating Player
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