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AFL Brownlow Medal Preview

Who will be the 2011 season’s best and fairest player? Ben Waterworth and John Takemura preview tonight’s Brownlow medal count.

AFL Preliminary Finals preview

We’re a week out from the biggest event in the Australian sporting calendar. Giulio Di Giorgio and John Takemura predict Collingwood and Geelong will face off for the flag next week.

AFL Footy Preview: Semi-Finals

John Takemura and Liam Quinn predict Sydney and West Coast as winners in this weekend’s AFL semi-finals.

AFL Brownlow Medal Preview

Who will be the 2011 season’s best and fairest player? Ben Waterworth and John Takemura preview tonight’s Brownlow medal count.

AFL Preliminary Finals preview

We’re a week out from the biggest event in the Australian sporting calendar. Giulio Di Giorgio and John Takemura predict Collingwood and Geelong will face off for the flag next week.

AFL Footy Preview: Semi-Finals

John Takemura and Liam Quinn predict Sydney and West Coast as winners in this weekend’s AFL semi-finals.

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AFL Grand Final Preview: Expect a classic

Can Collingwood go back-to-back? Or will Geelong claim its third flag in six years? Giulio Di Giorgio, John Takemura and Liam Quinn preview tomorrow’s highly anticipated AFL Grand Final.

AFL Brownlow Medal Preview

Who will be the 2011 season’s best and fairest player? Ben Waterworth and John Takemura preview tonight’s Brownlow medal count.

AFL Preliminary Finals preview

We’re a week out from the biggest event in the Australian sporting calendar. Giulio Di Giorgio and John Takemura predict Collingwood and Geelong will face off for the flag next week.

AFL Footy Preview: Semi-Finals

John Takemura and Liam Quinn predict Sydney and West Coast as winners in this weekend’s AFL semi-finals.

Putting our AFL experts to the test

upstart’s AFL ‘know-it-alls’ Ben Waterworth and John Takemura go head to head in this footy quiz, hosted by Ryan Murphy.

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.

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.

Round 23 Preview: Final chance for Roos

Will North Melbourne keep its slim finals hopes alive with a win over St Kilda on Saturday night? Ben Waterworth and John Takemura believe so, as they preview all of the action in Round 23 of the AFL.

Round 22 Preview: The finals countdown

With finals only three weeks away, so much is on the line for a number of AFL teams this weekend. Ben Waterworth and John Takemura cast their eyes over Round 22 and share their ‘expert’ analysis.

Round 20 Preview: Dees to show some heart?

Can Melbourne bounce back after one of the darkest weeks in its proud history? Ben Waterworth and John Takemura preview the Demons’ match against Carlton, plus all of the other games in Round 20 of the AFL season.

Round 15 Preview: Young Hawks to upset Pies?

Despite a growing injury list, many believe Hawthorn is a strong chance to defeat second-placed Collingwood on Sunday. Ben Waterworth and John Takemura preview the clash, plus the rest of Round 15’s AFL matches.

Round 14 Preview: Battle of the youth

Melbourne and Richmond, two of the most exciting young teams in the AFL, clash on Saturday at the MCG. Ben Waterworth and John Takemura preview the big clash, as well as the rest of Round 14’s matches.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Germany-Australia Friendly Preview: Socceroos want revenge

After their mauling by Germany at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, can the Socceroos gain some revenge by winning on German soil? Upstart’s soccer guru John Takemura thinks it will be an uphill battle as he previews the Germany-Australia friendly match.

upstart kicks off the AFL season

Can the Pies go back-to-back? upstart’s AFL experts think they can as we give our predictions for the 2011 season.

Western Bulldogs: Time to take next step

After three consecutive preliminary final losses, can the Bulldogs finally take the extra step in 2011? John Takemura previews their chances in the first of upstart’s team previews for the upcoming AFL season.