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AFL 2011 season

AFL Week One Finals Preview: No certainties

After a long and gruelling 24-round season, the AFL finals will commence tonight at the MCG. Ben Waterworth and John Takemura preview the first week of the finals and both believe anything is possible.

From the grandstand: Grading the rest

While eight AFL clubs are preparing for a gruelling finals series, nine others are relaxing and reflecting on what has been a hectic season. Ben Waterworth assesses the teams that won’t be featuring deep into September.

Round 24 Preview: A final before finals

With one week to go until the finals, heavyweight clubs Collingwood and Geelong face off in a top-of-the-table clash at the MCG. Ben Waterworth and John Takemura share their tips for that game, plus all of the other AFL matches for Round 24.

AFL Week One Finals Preview: No certainties

After a long and gruelling 24-round season, the AFL finals will commence tonight at the MCG. Ben Waterworth and John Takemura preview the first week of the finals and both believe anything is possible.

From the grandstand: Grading the rest

While eight AFL clubs are preparing for a gruelling finals series, nine others are relaxing and reflecting on what has been a hectic season. Ben Waterworth assesses the teams that won’t be featuring deep into September.

Round 24 Preview: A final before finals

With one week to go until the finals, heavyweight clubs Collingwood and Geelong face off in a top-of-the-table clash at the MCG. Ben Waterworth and John Takemura share their tips for that game, plus all of the other AFL matches for Round 24.

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upstart footy tipping: Round 13

It’s tight at the top of the leader board in upstart’s footy tipping competition. With so much on the line, check out which AFL teams have taken the experts’ fancy for Round 13.

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.

upstart footy tipping: Round 12

Saints or Dogs? Cats or Hawks? Roos or Swans? Dockers or Bombers? There are plenty of tough games to tip in the AFL this weekend, however the upstart editorial team has all the right answers.

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.

upstart footy tipping: Round 11

After an average overall performance last weekend, be assured members of the upstart editorial team have looked even deeper into their AFL crystal balls ahead of Round 11. Check out who the ‘experts’ have tipped for this weekend’s round of matches.

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.

upstart footy tipping: Round 10

Our sports editors are in scintilating footy tipping form. So if you’re struggling to pick a winner for this weekend’s round of AFL action, check out their tips, plus the rest of the upstart editorial team’s predictions.

From the grandstand: Advantage or disadvantage?

This AFL season, the onus has been on the players to decide whether or not to take advantage from a free kick. But Ben Waterworth says the new rule has everyone confused.

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.

upstart footy tipping: Round 9

Eight games, eight winners, one round, one place for all the right answers. The upstart editorial team give their AFL predictions for Round 9.

From the grandstand: Resurgent Cats

Many expected Geelong to slide down the ladder in 2011. But after seven straight wins, including the one against Collingwood on Friday night, Ben Waterworth believes the Cats are no longer the hunters – they are the hunted.

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.

upstart footy tipping: Round 8

Collingwood or Geelong? Western Bulldogs or Richmond? Hawthorn or St Kilda? There are plenty of big decisions ahead for AFL tipsters this weekend, but upstart’s editorial team has all the right answers.

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.

upstart footy tipping: Round 7

Need some help with your tipping for the upcoming round of action? Check out the predictions from upstart’s editorial team for Round 7 of the AFL season.

From the grandstand: AFL fans biggest winners

The AFL recently announced its massive broadcast rights agreement, to reap more than $1.25 billion from 2012-2016. But despite the large sum of money, Ben Waterworth believes the code’s fans are the biggest winners of the deal.

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.

upstart footy tipping: Round 6

Need some help with your tipping for the upcoming round of action? Look no further than the experts here at upstart. Check out what the ‘experts’ have to say as they give their predictions for Round 6.

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.