
Reading the Play
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Reading the Play
@readingtheplay1
Independent AFL analysis. No access. No agendas. Just clear, honest insight from outside the inner sanctum. Keep thinking. Keep reading the play.




Talent leagues around the country are now in full swing and there’s been plenty of markers dropped by talented players across a variety of positions. While you wait for my first power rankings, here’s a reminder of my 30 to watch heading into 2026: readingtheplay.wordpress.com/2025/11/28/30-…



Something changed at Richmond heading towards 2017. It wasn’t talent. It wasn’t tactics. Essendon are facing a similar moment. History says they’ll get it wrong ... but this feels different 👀 @Tommy_Wolfe7 has his say on Brad Scott's flashpoint. readingtheplay.wordpress.com/2026/04/08/hol…


Adelaide Crows Team of the 21st Century is live 🟦🟥🟨 Seniors + Reserves. Tough calls. Tougher arguments. Not definitive. Debatable. Read it. Share your thoughts 👇 readingtheplay.wordpress.com/2025/12/16/ade… #adelaidecrows #afl #teamofthecentury #readingtheplay #footydebate

Brisbane Lions Team of the 21st Century is live 🦁🟡🔴 Seniors + Reserves. Tough calls. Tougher arguments. Not definitive. Debatable. Read it. Share your thoughts 👇 readingtheplay.wordpress.com/2025/12/16/bri… #brisbanelions #afl #teamofthecentury #readingtheplay #footydebate





Carlton Blues Team of the 21st Century is live 🔵⚪ Seniors + Reserves. Tough calls. Tougher debates. Not definitive. Totally debatable. Read it. Share your thoughts 👇 readingtheplay.wordpress.com/2025/12/24/car… #carltonblues #afl #teamofthecentury #readingtheplay #footydebate

Collingwood Magpies Team of the 21st Century is live ⚫⚪ Seniors + Reserves. Tough calls. Tougher debates. Not definitive. Completely debatable. Read it. Share your thoughts 👇 readingtheplay.wordpress.com/2025/12/24/col… #collingwoodmagpies #afl #teamofthecentury #readingtheplay #footydebate


