‘Never learn’: Swans make the same mistake
The Sydney Swans and coach John Longmire are being slaughtered for repeating a horror grand final mistake.
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Robbo: The man from nowhere who climbed AFL summit
Chris Fagan etched his name into the history books by coaching Brisbane Lions to the 2024 premiership. And, as MARK ROBINSON finds out, his story was already worthy of acclamation. And it’s one that starts in a small mining town in western Tasmania.
Popstar’s $5m price tag talk of nation
Popstar Katy Perry’s $5m price tag to perform at the AFL Grand Final has some people questioning how the money could have been better spent.
The SA kid fulfilling a community’s dream on big stage
Matt Roberts, the ‘freak who was good at everything’, steps onto the MCG today for the AFL grand final. Those who know him best reflect on the country kid’s journey to the big time.
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SA greats: The moments that made our new Hall of Famers
Inaugural Crows skipper Chris McDermott and Sturt great Michael Graham have been inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame. And while their paths were very different, they both changed along the way.
‘Dangerous, unlawful’: AFL fan’s huge ban
A pitch invader who tried to pull off two stupid acts at Marvel Stadium has been handed a massive ban from the AFL.
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The Bulldogs goalkicking comet who was more than a star
Kelvin Templeton gave Bulldogs fans a reason to turn up in the lean late 1970s. Then, he helped establish the Swans in Sydney. Now, he’s has been rightfully inducted into the Hall of Fame – along with NSW pioneer Ralph Robertson.
Wife’s text message amid footy kiss storm
A frustrated Abbey Holmes has responded after a post-game kiss with Brisbane Lions star Lachie Neale sparked a bizarre footy controversy.
Legend spots Dusty’s dead giveaway
After Dustin Martin’s emotional celebration at the MCG, footy great Brendan Fevola spotted a key clue about the Tiger’s future.
Voss warns AFL as Blues, Suns push back on draft changes
Michael Voss admits he’s confused that the AFL are making changes to this year’s draft that will put their recruitment strategy at risk. Plus more on the Suns’ stance to make it easier to draft academy players.
AFL club bosses to discuss changes to illicit drugs policy
The controversial illicit drugs policy will be discussed by club bosses at a meeting this week. See the details here, plus an update on the push to change the AFL’s official premiership tally.
Robbo: The state of AFL umpiring is the worst I’ve seen
In nearly 30 years of covering footy, the umpiring has never been more in disarray, writes MARK ROBINSON. The AFL has a problem – and it cannot be ignored.
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