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ESPN's top 20 must-watch players for the 2026 AFL season: 20-11

: For the first time, fans watched a game without the traditional center bounce, replaced by a throw-up as part of the 2026 rule changes designed to protect umpires. ESPN's top 20 must-watch players for the 2026

: Zach Merrett , having failed to secure an offseason move to the Hawks, played with a heavy heart for the Bombers, his every disposal scrutinized by fans who knew he still wanted out. ESPN's top 20 must-watch players for the 2026