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The AFL is considering making a break from tradition to move the 2017 grand final to a twilight timeslot.The league released next seasons fixture on Thursday and chief executive Gillon McLachlan revealed a working party over summer would consider the timing of its showpiece game.Theres no rush. Weve got plenty of time to work through a process and make a call, McLachlan said.It feels like its been a busy year ... we just havent considered it - (we need) a considered process to make a change.Talking to stakeholders, the clubs and others, to research it and have time to consider it properly.The grand final is traditionally played at the MCG on the last Saturday in September at 2.30pm.Despite the decider being played on Saturday October 1 this year, the AFL commission stuck with the 2.30 timeslot after long discussions, with the body believed to be evenly split on moving the premiership decider.Proponents of starting the game two hours later believe it would add to the spectacle of the occasion, with broadcasters also set to benefit with a ratings boost.The contentious round-23 bye will return next year, with the AFL eager to further investigate the break that it believes contributed to this years hotly contested finals series.There had been calls to move the Brownlow Medal ceremony from the Monday evening of grand final week to the week of the bye, but that appears highly unlikely with McLachlan not a fan of the idea.The grand final of the new AFL Womens competition will be held on the opening Saturday afternoon of the AFL season.You can imagine that leading into that day, with the momentum of the Thursday and Friday night games carrying into the womens grand final ... it will be a good weekend, AFL executive in charge of fixturing Travis Auld said.Where thats played, were not quite sure yet. Were still working through how we integrate that.In another break from tradition, North Melbourne will host the Western Bulldogs at Etihad Stadium on Good Friday, which McLachlan believes will ultimatley provide a windfall for the Good Friday Appeal.Its something thats required some sensitivity and weve worked with all interested parties but its not going to be a universally celebrated decision, he said.But weve crossed that threshold now.There will be some monies going through - clearly not all of the proceeds - but were working to make sure there is money going to the Good Friday Appeal.Hopefully, we can take that (AFL) audience into it and increase broader donations as well. Seattle Mariners Store . Gather a group of friends, or find a league to join online, draft your team, set your lineup and compete in a number of different formats. Seattle Mariners Pro Shop . 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Stitched Mariners Jerseys . -- Arizona knocked off some quality opponents, rolled over a few overmatched ones and grinded out victories even when things didnt go so well. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee defensive end Derek Barnett is downplaying the notion that Saturdays game at No. 8 Texas A&M represents an opportunity to show hes the nations top pass rusher.Barnett says he isnt concerned with measuring himself against Texas A&M star defensive end Myles Garrett. The Tennessee junior instead wants to make sure the ninth-ranked Volunteers (5-0, 2-0 SEC) maintain their momentum in this matchup of unbeaten teams.I play against the offense, so Ive just been watching film of the offensive guys, Barnett said. They have a great offense as well. Myles is a great ballplayer. I think it will be a fun game.It will be even more intriguing if Garrett is healthy enough to play for Texas A&M (5-0, 3-0). The 2015 Southeastern Conference sacks leader missed a 24-13 victory at South Carolina last week with a leg injury, and Aggies coach Kevin Sumlin has declined to provide an update on Garretts status.Garrett, also a junior, has 27 career sacks to lead all active Football Bowl Subdivision players. Barnett isnt far behind with 24. Barnett has 41+ tackles for loss, while Garrett has 38+.ESPN draft analyst Todd McShay ranks Garrett second and Barnett 16th among all draft-eligible players regardless of position. Rob Rang, a senior draft analyst for CBS Sports and nfldraftscout.com, ranks Garrett first overall and rates Barnett as a late first-round pick. Rang also lists Texas A&M defensive end Daeshon Hall as a potential second-round pick.(Barnetts) powerful at the point of attack, a very effective run defender as well as a pass rusher, Rang said. Hes a good football player. I just dont know that hes quite as athletic as the other two (Garrett and Hall). His production certainly speaks for itself, and the consistency throughout his career.Tennessee coach Butch Jones praises Garretts relentless approach and calls him a very, very dynamic football player. Tennessee offensive coordinator Mike DeBord adds that Garrett has got every move known to mankind.Sumlin is equally complimentary of Barnett.Hes a tremendous athlete, a tremendous football player, Sumlin said. You play a lot of guys in this league who are high-level pass rushers that have ability, that have talent. But I tthink what sets him apart, a lot like Myles Garrett, is production.ddddddddddddYouve got the top two most productive pass rushers in college football over time in this game with him and Myles.Barnett has been at his best lately.In Tennessees SEC opener, Barnett recorded two sacks as the Volunteers rallied to beat Florida 38-28 . He posted two more sacks and forced an end-zone fumble that resulted in a touchdown in a 34-31 triumph at Georgia last week.Barnett believes he still has room for improvement.After every game, theres always something I can do better, he said. I didnt play my best game against Georgia. I was a little sloppy with my technique.Barnett has carried a defense that is missing three key players , with injuries sidelining linebackers Jalen Reeves-Maybin and Darrin Kirkland Jr. plus cornerback Cam Sutton. For much of his career, Barnett preferred to lead by example, but hes become more vocal this year.Everyone talks about his productivity on the field and being a great football player, and he deserves that, Jones said. But his leadership, I think, is one of the most untold stories or unsung things about this football team.Jones coached Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Antonio Brown at Central Michigan and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce at Cincinnati. He continually gives examples of how those players work habits in college helped them launch successful NFL careers. Jones says he expects to tell similar stories about Barnett for as long as Im in coaching.Jones calls Barnett a self-made person in every way, shape, form.When you graduate and leave our football program, youre going to want to come back here one day with your wife and your kids, Jones said. When you walk through these hallways, what are they going to say about you? How have you made the program better? Hes one of those individuals who will have an impacting impression on our football program for many years to come.---AP Sports Writer Kristie Rieken in College Station, Texas, contributed to this report.---Online:The APs college football page: http://collegfootball.ap.org ' ' '