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 our first power rankings, here’s a reminder of our 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…

Recent AFL rule changes have forced teams to an aesthetic method - fast, forward handball. There isn’t the nuanced strategies seen in years past. George Hewett is a victim of this as Carlton’s best midfield is so unsuited to the current iteration of the game. #AFLcrowsblues

If you haven’t already, get around Tommy for your draft insights. Awesome at what he does, and brings a different lens to the draft landscape

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 👀 The @readingtheplay1 take on Brad Scott's flashpoint: readingtheplay.wordpress.com/2026/04/08/hol…

@SilentGhost263 🙏

Fantastic piece that every Essendon fan should read. great perspective + analysis of whats required to fix generational problems & the realities of a proper, ground zero rebuild. not going to spoil the meat of the article but this is a perfect summary of where the club is at.

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-…

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT 👀 @readingtheplay1 named its Adelaide Crows Team of the 21st Century yesterday. McLeod. Goodwin. Edwards. Roo. Premiers. Icons. Standards. Who’s the one name you can’t believe made it? @Adelaide_FC #AdelaideCrows #WeFlyAsOne 🔴🟡🔵

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT 👀 @readingtheplay1 named its Brisbane Lions Team of the 21st Century yesterday. Voss. Black. Brown. Lynch. Premiers. Legends. Dynasty. Who’s the one name you can’t believe made it? @brisbanelions #BrisbaneLions #Uncaged 🦁🟡🔴

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

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

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

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT 👀 I named my Carlton Blues Team of the 21st Century earlier this week. Judd. Murphy. Docherty. Fevola. Champions. Legends. Icons. Who’s the one name you can’t believe made it? Or that missed out? @carlton_fc #CarltonBlues #AFL 🔵⚪

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT 👀 I named my Collingwood Magpies Team of the 21st Century earlier this week. Buckley. Pendlebury. Swan. Daicos. Premiers. Legends. Icons. Who’s the one name you can’t believe made it? Or missed out? @CollingwoodFC #CollingwoodMagpies #AFL ⚫⚪

Essendon Bombers 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/2026/01/03/ess… #EssendonBombers #AFL #TeamOfTheCentury #ReadingThePlay #FootyDebate

Fremantle Dockers 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/2026/01/03/fre… #FremantleDockers #AFL #TeamOfTheCentury #ReadingThePlay #FootyDebate

Fremantle Dockers 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/2026/01/03/fre… #FremantleDockers #AFL #TeamOfTheCentury #ReadingThePlay #FootyDebate