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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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VIC News

Neil Daniher with former Melbourne players David Neitz, Russell Robertson and Daniel Ward for story on Daniher's Drive and Melbourne's finals hopes outside the MCG. Picture: David Caird

Daniher takes MND message to the regions

BRAVE Neale Daniher’s fight against MND is set to drive Melbourne’s finals campaign, with the footy great getting on the road himself to seek support for his charity.

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

Revealed: How AFL will prevent repeat of Ticketek debacle

THE AFL has devised a plan in a bid to prevent fans being locked out of buying finals tickets like earlier this week, with Ticketek taking it on board.

Geelong

Footy Fans Gary Harding, Joe Winiecki, and Maria Winiecki lining up for Tickets at GPAC. Picture: Alison Wynd

Ticketek announces new schedule for Cats final

CATS fans desperate to secure seats for Saturday’s elimination final against Melbourne will have a second chance on Wednesday when Ticketek staggers on-sale times for AFL finals tickets.

VIC News

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.

VIC News

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 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

ExclusiveMelbourne

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.

News

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.

News

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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