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Peter RolfeMajor Events and Development Reporter

Peter Rolfe is the Herald Sun Major Events and Development reporter. He has previously worked in state politics, general news, education and sport in a journalism career spanning 20 years.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 25: Dustin Martin of the Tigers celebrates the win with fans during the round 23 AFL match between the Richmond Tigers and the Western Bulldogs at Melbourne Cricket Ground on August 25, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)

AFL fans oppose Thursday footy

SUPPORTERS have queried why the AFL has decided to open this year’s September action on a school night when many fans are unlikely to be able to attend the MCG showdown.

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Houston Rockets star Eric Gordon in Melbourne for a basketball series. Picture: Tim Carrafa

NBA stars keen to play Down Under

NBA star Eric Gordon has told Melbourne sports fans to expect plenty of action when Team USA and Australia clash here next year.

AFL News

AFL footy fans queuing for tickets at Ticketek Exhibition Street after their website failed this morning. Richmond member John Karadakis can't believe all the finals went on sale at once. Picture: David Caird

AFL demands fan compo as new finals ticket details revealed

AFL and MCG chiefs are demanding compensation for furious fans after Ticketek’s finals ticketing fiasco as supporters face a long wait to secure their tickets. HERE’S HOW TO GET YOUR SEAT

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HOLD FOR SUNDAY HERALD SUN------AFL legend Ron Barassi at home in Stkilda, ready for Melbourne to tackle the football finals. Picture: Alex Coppel

Melbourne legend calls on Demons to seize finals chance

AS IF Melbourne players needed any extra incentive to perform in the finals, here it is — Demons legend Ron Barassi sent a rallying cry for his beloved club to seize the day and deliver a premiership to long-suffering fans.

VIC News

Chris Andrews has qualified to represent Australia at the World Longest Drive Championships. Picture: Jake Nowakowski

Melbourne big hitter to tee off in world champs

CHRIS Andrews has hit a golf ball more than twice the length of the MCG — and now the dynamite driver will wield his club against big hitters from around the globe. VIDEO: Watch him in action.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 03: Dustin Martin of the Tigers celebrates at the final siren as tigers fans in the crowd celebrate during the round 20 AFL match between the Richmond Tigers and the Geelong Cats at Melbourne Cricket Ground on August 3, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

AFL set to smash attendance record

VICTORIAN footy fans have helped pushed an all-time AFL crowd record to the brink. Here’s what needs to happen for 2018 to be the best ever year for crowd attendance.

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Swan Street Bridge. Picture: Nicole Garmston

Swan Street Bridge upgrade finally nears end

AFTER months of delays and traffic congestion, the Swan St Bridge upgrade will be finished next week, but the State Government has admitted to a massive cost blowout.

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Fortnite to star at Melbourne Esports Open

VICTORIA has scored a gaming coup by securing global phenomenon Fortnite to be played on a dedicated stage at the inaugural Melbourne Esports Open and broadcast live online.

VIC News

Richmond fan Dr Joe Garra and anothera petition of almost 900 names (from around 1200) asking the Tigers not to strip seats from fans. Picture: Jason Edwards

Tigers fans’ uproar over reserved MCG seating

ANGRY Richmond fans are rallying to preserve their allocated seating at the MCG after the club moved to reduce reserved seating in favour of cashed-up coterie groups.

VIC News

Glenrowan footballer Matt Robinson who kicked an incredible 27 goals in a match at the weekend. Picture: Simon Dallinger

Glenrowan gun boots 27 goals in a game

RECKON Buddy Franklin and Jack Riewoldt are good in front of goals? Wait til you hear the story about a part-time forward from Glenrowan, who booted a staggering 27 goals on the weekend.

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