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There are a host of forwards that might have a huge impact on the finals in 2025.

But what does history tell us about forwards' performances in the finals?
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Big Forwards and Finals - A History Lesson - The Mongrel Punt
Some hope their forwards kick bags of goals this September. But history tells us this just doesn't happen. HB has a look at those who did it.
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August 11, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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The Hawks came to life, and left the Pies for dead to open Round 22.

HB has the Big Questions from the huge Hawthorn win

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R22 - Hawthorn v Collingwood - The Big Questions - The Mongrel Punt
It was a big one on Friday Night Footy, and the Hawks quickly turned it into a domination, smashing the Pies in the contest at the MCG
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August 7, 2025 at 11:18 PM
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The Blues threw down the challenge and the Dockers were good enough to overcome it.

Justin Rake has the details of the gutsy Freo win

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R21 - Fremantle v Carlton - The Mongrel Review - The Mongrel Punt
The Blues almost caused the upset, but Freo played a composed, and powerful last quarter to get the win. Justin Rake has the details
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August 3, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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Another Geelong rout at home, as the Cats whacked the Power by 88 points.

Edan Nissen has all the details from this one

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R21 - Geelong v Port Adelaide - The Mongrel Review - The Mongrel Punt
The end of the Ken Hinkley reign cannot come quickly enough, as the Cats hammered Port in Round 21. Edan Nissen has the details from GMHBA
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August 3, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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It was a stark contrast to last week in the final quarter, as the Saints just held on against the Roos.

HB has the Talking Points from this one.

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R21 - St Kilda v North Melbourne - Mongrel Talking Points - The Mongrel Punt
It was tight at Marvel, but the Saints held on to pick up the win over the Roos in Round 21. HB has the Talking Points from this one
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August 3, 2025 at 10:08 AM
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The Lions fired a warning shot over the bow of the other contenders - they're still the team to beat!

HB asks The Big Questions stemming from this one.

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R21 - Brisbane v Collingwood - The Big Questions - The Mongrel Punt
The Lions staked their claim in Round 21, dropping Pies at the MCG and sounding a warning heading into finals. HB has all the Big Questions
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August 2, 2025 at 11:06 PM
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What were your expectations of the Suns versus the Tigers?

Timbo Higgins shares his, and whether he was right or wrong

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R21 - Gold Coast v Richmond - (Not So) Great Expectations - The Mongrel Punt
The Suns were all over the travelling Tigers, holding them to just two goals for the game in Round 21. Timbo Higgins has all the details
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August 2, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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We finally got a belter on Friday Night Footy, as the Crows dismissed the Hawks and hit the top of the ladder.

Disco Monagle dives deep into this ripper

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R21 - Adelaide v Hawthorn - The Mongrel Review - The Mongrel Punt
The Crows firmed as contenders and left the Hawks vulnerable as they knocked them over at the Adelaide Oval. Disco has the details.
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August 1, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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The Saints got all the headlines. So did the Dees, for the wrong reasons.

But the media missed how the Swans fell apart, yet again. Disco Monagle did not.

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Was Sydney’s Capitulation Worse than Melbourne’s? - The Mongrel Punt
The St Kilda comeback likely overshadowed the way the Giants eclipsed the Swans in Round 20. But Disco Monagle was watching, and he took note
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July 30, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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The AFL war on aggression continued, with Steven May being suspended on Wednesday evening.

The game is at a crossroads, at the moment. And it is running the risk of alienating those who love it most.

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Steven May's Suspension - Another Battle in the AFL War on Aggression - The Mongrel Punt
The decision to suspend Steven May by the AFL Tribunal is another battle in the AFL war on aggression. Where does it end?
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July 24, 2025 at 12:35 AM
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Isaac Heeney's 34 disposals and five goals placed him in esteemed company.

He is the newest member of the 30&5 Club
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The 30 and 5 Club Welcomes a New Member - The Mongrel Punt
It's been a while, but Isaac Heeney kicked down the door to the 30 and 5 Club in Round 19, 2025. Welcome to... The Club
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July 21, 2025 at 11:40 PM
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Hot takes... get your HB Hot Takes right here...

Round 19 version.

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HB's Six Hot Takes - Round 19 - The Mongrel Punt
We got some hot takes for ya in 2025, right here at The Mongrel. Here is the Round 19 version.
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July 21, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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It was the Isaac Heeney show at the SCG, as the Swans ran away from the Roos in the last.

Disco Monagle drags himself out of his sickbed to review this one.
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R19 - Sydney v North Melbourne - The Mongrel Review - The Mongrel Punt
It was the Isaac Heeney show at the SCG as fhe Sydney Swans champ gave North Melbourne the business in Round 19
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July 19, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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It wasn't easy, and it wasn't pretty, but the Lions picked up another win in 2025, knocking over the Dogs.

HB has the Big Questions from this one.

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R19 - Brisbane v Western Bulldogs - The Big Questions - The Mongrel Punt
It wasn't easy, but the Brisbane Lions did enough to hold off the Dogs at the Gabba for another win, strengthening their hold on second spot
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July 18, 2025 at 10:59 PM
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It's three-quarter time in the 2025 AFL season.

What grade did your team receive in Q3, and overall? Disco Monagle has them all

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The Three-Quarter-Time Report and Grades - The Mongrel Punt
We're three quarters of the way through the 2025 AFL season. What grade does your team receive? Disco Monagle is handling them out.
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July 17, 2025 at 1:55 AM
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The race is on for the 20th team in the AFL.

The Wolfman looks at the two contenders. The heart versus the head

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Northern Territory vs Western Australia: The Race Is Officially On For Team #20 - The Mongrel Punt
The race for the 20th AFL licence is on, with Western Australia and the Northern Territory both in the mix. Jeremy Wohlfart breaks it down.
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July 16, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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Five players are up their eyeballs in the race to be crowned the 2025 AFL Defensive Player of the Year.

Only at The Mongrel Punt

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Defensive Player of the Year - Round 18 - The Mongrel Punt
With six (and for some, seven) games remaining, the Mongrel Punt DPOY is wide open. Who will make the step and take the title in 2025?
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July 16, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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Time for somwthing lighter... if your #AFL team was a Pokémon, which one would it be?

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The AFL/Pokemon Crossover You Didn't Know You Needed - The Mongrel Punt
Oh yeah, the AFL Pokemon league is here. Which Pokemon does your team resemble? Matt Passmore has the answers
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July 16, 2025 at 3:15 AM
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Guess who's back... back again? Gab Rossi's back... tell your friends who like footy.

Here are nine things he learnt after Round 18

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Nine Things I Learnt After Round 18 - The Mongrel Punt
We know you missed him... Gab Rossi is back with the nine things he learnt following Round 18 of AFL action
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July 15, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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We all our heroes in the AFL, but here at The Mongrel, we also love the villains.

This time, Hayden Ballantyne is up.

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Villains - Hayden Ballantyne - The Mongrel Punt
Freo's Hayden Ballantyne was so much the bad guy that when Matthew Scarlett punched him, people celebrated! He is our next villain
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July 15, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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The Dees avenged their early-season misstep, taking down North in Round 18.

HB has all the talking points from this one

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R18 - Melbourne v North Melbourne - Mongrel Talking Points - The Mongrel Punt
The Dees avenged their early-season loss to North, as they rode their captain and his win over Tristan Xerri, to victory in Round 18
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July 13, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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It was a ripper at Marvel, as the Swans took the best St Kilda had to give, and snuck away with the win.

Matt Oman has all the details

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R18 - Sydney v St Kilda - Live! From The Loungeroom - The Mongrel Punt
It was a belter at Marvel as the Saints threw everything at the Swans, and Sydney rose to the occasion. Matt Oman has the details
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July 13, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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Freo did it the hard way against the Hawks, coming from behind to claim a big win in Round 18.

Matt Passmore has all the details

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R18 - Fremantle v Hawthorn - The Mongrel Review - The Mongrel Punt
The stakes and pressure were high at Optus Stadium, and the Dockers rose to the challenge, coming from behind to beat the Hawks
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July 12, 2025 at 11:28 PM
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Of all the games we've covered this season, this was one of them.

Edan Nissen has all the details from the Tigers getting over the top of the Bombers

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R18 - Richmond v Essendon - The Mongrel Review - The Mongrel Punt
It was a slight, and it wasn't pretty, but the Tigers were tougher and harder than the Bombers, picking up win number four in 2025
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July 12, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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The Giants confirmed that they'll be there when the whips are cracking, taking down the Cats in Round 18.

A very sad Prophet has his perceptions

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R18 - GWS v Geelong - The Prophet’s Perceptions - The Mongrel Punt
Six goals from.Aaron Cadman helped the Giants bury the Cats in Round 18. Jimmy Day has The Prophet’s Perceptions
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July 12, 2025 at 10:42 AM