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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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Sport

Booze fuels bets for most sports punters

THE first study into the sports betting habits of Victorian men has found most punt while under the influence of alcohol and a quarter started gambling before the legal age.

VIC News

Atletico Madrid's Spanish forward Diego Costa receives a red card after celebrating a goal with supporters during the Spanish league football match Club Atletico de Madrid vs Getafe CF at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium in Madrid on January 6, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / OSCAR DEL POZO

Call to stop abuse of soccer refs

SOCCER players have been urged to show respect for referees after 43 cases of abuse, including physical attacks, against match officials were reported to Football Federation Victoria.

VIC News

Amy McCarthy who bought a ticket online for the Richmond-Essendon match and turned up to the game only to fund the ticket was fake. Amy at Colllingwood with a copy of the fake ticket. Picture: Lawrence Pinder

New scalper laws not so tough after all

NEW Victorian laws have been designed to stop ticket scalpers gouging fans but in a “bizarre” move, the tougher rules will not apply to majority of sporting, concert and theatre events.

VIC News

FOOTY: Trevor Field is playing his 600th game for Avoca on Saturday. He is a shearer/farmer.Picture: ANDY ROGERS

How to play more than 600 games of footy

A COUNTRY Victorian footy legend will this weekend tick off his 603rd game despite refusing to take ice baths and being the first to crack a beer after training. And now he has revealed the secret to his longevity.

Basketball

Fire in Delly’s belly as ‘Origin’ showdown begins

VICTORIAN basketball star Matthew Dellavedova believes an Australia-US blockbuster at Etihad Stadium next year, which could pit Aussies against US greats LeBron James and Steph Curry, could help lure an NBA match to Melbourne.

VIC News

Mums from the Upwey Tecoma Tigers and the Belgrave Magpies getting ready to do battle to raise money for the family of Mum, Leanne Gorry, who recently died of cancer.Carrie Wallis (Magpies) with the ball gets caught by Anna Bianchi (Tigers). Picture: Jay Town

Junior footy mums get their kicks for a cause

MUMS who have never played junior footy before will on Friday night take to the field for the first time — and it’s all for a good cause.

VIC News

Australian fan who died at FIFA World Cup. Bernie Moynahan

Sports stalwart dies at World Cup

A MELBOURNE man who died in Russia after following the Socceroos at the World Cup has been remembered as a sports fanatic who loved cheering on Australia.

AFL

Neighbours Nick Murphy (L) and Peter Robinson (R) have struck up a ritual to celebrate Richmond FC wins. Nick puts a Trent Cotchin statue and flag in his window while Peter hangs a Tigers sock over his blinds in windows facing each others homes. They started as a tradition a number of years ago. Picture: Sarah Matray

Fans keep flame alive as local teams charge

NEIGHBOURING Tigers fans in Keilor East have shared their mutual loyalty over the years with a silent tradition across the fence that speaks to footy’s long suburban roots.

News

Women in the AFL. Australian Football League Players' Association physologist Dr Pippa Grange.

Revealed: England’s secret Aussie World Cup weapon

MEET Pippa Grange, the Aussie psychologist credited with giving a mental edge to an English soccer team with a history of failure and who will loom large behind the scenes as England attempts to qualify for the semi-finals for the first time since 1990.

OpinionBasketball

In this photo taken July 2, 2018, a general shot of the brawl between Philippine and Australian players during their FIBA World Cup Asian qualifier game at the Philippine arena in Bocaue town, Bulacan province, north of Manila. / AFP PHOTO / PET SALVADOR

Gaze: Brawlers must be punished

THERE is nothing to defend the actions of anyone in that brawl and sanctions are needed to send the strongest possible message because this was an unwelcome blight on our game, writes ANDREW GAZE.

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