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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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Online scalpers rip off desperate footy fans

FOOTY fans desperate to witness the Richmond-Geelong blockbuster are being charged as much as $700 as rip-off merchants cash in online without fear of retribution.

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AFL FANS. Round 23. Richmond v St Kilda at the MCG.Fans queue up before the start of the game.Picture : Ian Currie

MCG delay warning for Tigers, Cats fans

THE AFL is urging footygoers to get to tonight’s blockbuster final 20 minutes earlier than usual, with checks planned for every one of the expected 95,000-plus fans.

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Bayswater footballer Ben White, 17 has won his eighth straight league best and fairest. Picture: Jake Nowakowski

Junior footy star wins eight B&Fs in a row

TEENAGE footy star Ben White has won his league’s best and fairest eight years in a row. AFL footy scouts have so far overlooked the junior star, but have they underestimated his heart?

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Boomer and Fletcher in BIG V jumpers as the star recruits of this year's EJ Whitten match. Picture: Tony Gough

Who’s playing in the EJ Whitten Legends game?

FOOTY’S biggest names are set to take the field at Eithad Stadium tonight for the most star-studded EJ Whitten Legends Game yet. Here’s the teams.

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AFL Round 21. Geelong v Richmond at Simonds Stadium. Geelong's Patrick Dangerfield . Pic: Michael Klein

Footy fans ripped off by online ticket sites

FANS desperate to see their teams play in the AFL finals are being fleeced by rip-off merchants selling tickets to next week’s Richmond-Geelong blockbuster for up to $515.

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Dustin Martin arrives at Auckland Airport with his manager today

Tiger greats: Show Dusty the money

RICHMOND royalty and Tiger tragics have urged club chiefs to show Dustin Martin the money as the race to re-sign the Brownlow Medal favourite hits fever pitch.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 01: A fan searches for tickets before the 2016 AFL Grand Final match between the Sydney Swans and the Western Bulldogs at Melbourne Cricket Ground on October 1, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Footy ticket sites put on notice

SECONDARY ticket sites have been put on notice ahead of the AFL finals and footy fans have been warned as the ACCC takes an online reseller to court over their sales practices.

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