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- ↑ "AFLX revealed: Who your club plays and when". AFL.com.au. 17 November 2017.
- ↑ "See who your team will play when the AFL's new concept AFLX kicks off next month". Herald Sun. 24 January 2018.
- ↑ "Attendance: AFLX Adelaide". Austadiums. 15 February 2018.
- ↑ "Attendance: AFLX Melbourne". Austadiums. 16 February 2018.
- ↑ "Attendance: AFLX Sydney". Austadiums. 17 February 2018.
