‘Ups and downs’: From devastation to elation for Cats debutant
From the small town of Colac to the bright lights of the AFL, Cooper Stephens’ ‘dream’ journey to the big leagues has not been easy.
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From in the ruck contests to down on the ground, find out how each team can win its game in round 5.
‘A battle well worth watching’: Giant plans to stop Stewart
After a best-on-ground performance, Tom Stewart is set to receive a bit of extra attention from the Giants in round 8.
‘I can’t feel my legs’: Teenager suspended after ‘violent’ tackle
A junior football coach has relived the horrifying 40 minutes where he thought one of his under-16s players would be ‘a boy in a wheelchair’ after a dangerous tackle.
MRP findings: Playing coach to face tribunal after striking charge
One club coach is set to face the tribunal after he appealed a one-match ban for a striking charge, while four other players also received suspensions.
New disposal king revealed: Full GFL round 4 stats breakdown
Three players recorded more than 40 touches in Saturday’s GFL matches, while two rucks eclipsed 50 hit outs. Analyse all the stats from round 4 here.
Disposal dominance as Grovedale record first win
Plenty of players had leather poisoning in the GFL as the numbers for five games of Round 3 are revealed. Check out the weekend WRAP & STATS.
The Drysdale recruit who is making all the difference
Drysdale is undefeated through four matches and one recruit is making waves, having claimed the best-on-ground medal on Anzac Day.
‘A huge privilege’ as sides prepare for special Anzac Day clash
When the players line up, the supporters fall silent, and the bugle sounds around the ground, the hairs on Pete O’Connor’s neck stand up.
Unbeaten Tigers shut down Dragons in GFNL action
While the Tigers are still unbeaten after three rounds, the side is yet to find its groove for the season, with one of the co-coaches claiming the ground is ‘starting to gel’.
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