Check and Mate
What could a chess board full of AFL players look like?
Chess is a board game that has been played for hundreds of years. The game is enjoyed by people all over the world – including AFL players.
The Geelong Cats chess club arrive at their Wacky Wednesday celebrations last month. Photo: Jason South
Each of the two players (“white” and “black”) controls 16 pieces: one king, one queen, two rooks, two bishops, two knights, and eight pawns.
Have there been enough players in V/AFL history to stand in for these pieces?
Let’s find out.