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Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson

Inside the game: How teammates forge unspoken disposal bonds in the quest for AFL success

The connection between Patrick Cripps and Sam Walsh at Carlton is one of the more statistically interesting partnerships in the AFL. (Artwork: Kyle Pollard)

Sometimes it just takes a flick of the eyes to signal that it is on.

A quick lead to the wing, or a one-two handball. A lead to a pocket, away from the sight of a distracted defender.

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