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Fraser Brown's late tackle on Dean Wallis in the 1999 preliminary final has gone down in footy folklore.

Don despair, Blue heaven: 1999 prelim revisited

Even umpire Andrew Coates called ‘ball’ when Fraser Brown buried Dean Wallis in a tackle which has gone down in footy folklore. It was the moment which decided an epic 1999 preliminary final as Carlton caused an almighty upset against red-hot flag favourite Essendon. 

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Carlton v Geelong. Etihad Stadium. Eddie Betts kicks a great first quarter goal.

Trade news: Eddie’s $500,000 question

As Eddie Betts weighs up where he’d like to play the final years of his career, the goalkicker’s salary will be a key component of any deal. And so too will his family as he plots his Adelaide exit.

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AFLW star Tayla Harris at the unveiling of a prototype statue that will be made to recognise her achievements in women's football at Federation Square in Melbourne, Wednesday, September 11, 2019. (AAP Image/David Crosling) NO ARCHIVING

Why the outrage about Harris statue?

When a statue immortalising Tayla Harris’ famous kick was unveiled, it sparked the same online trolling which led the Carlton AFLW player to speak out. It’s time those who have been critical got some perspective, writes Jon Ralph.

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