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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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AFL News

Western Bulldogs vs. Sydney Swans Bob Murphy & Marcus Bontempelli after the match ( ES) (N) Picture:Wayne Ludbey

Clubs cash in as fans pay more

AFL clubs have been accused of cashing in on their fans’ loyalty with all Victorian home teams jacking up their ticket prices this weekend.

VIC News

Pies-Dons Anzac Day press conference. Essendon skipper Dyson Heppell and Collingwood captain Scott Pendlebury with the Anzac Day trophy . Pic: Michael Klein

Bombers slug fans with Anzac ticket hike

FOOTY fans have criticised Essendon and the AFL after ticket prices for next week’s Anzac Day game were increased by up to 80 per cent.

Confidential

Craig Hutchison and Sam Newman on the first episode of the 2017 season of The Footy Show. Pic supplied (no fees) by Channel 9

New look Footy Show falling flat

THE Footy Show is falling flat with fans with new figures showing audiences switching off the Channel Nine program.

Good Friday Appeal

North Melbourne footballer Jaimie Macmillan with six-year-old Jedd Arrowsmith who will toss the coin at next week's Good Friday match. Picture: Andrew Henshaw

Golden day as Jedd flips coin

LITTLE North Melbourne fan Jedd Arrowsmith, who will toss the coin before the first AFL Good Friday match, has battled more than most footy stars before he even turned six.

News

MCG v ETIHAD FOOD. 7 year old Banjo Savage with the MCG AND Etihad Stadium hot chips . Etihad Chips on left and MCG Chips on right . Pic: Michael Klein

Sports stadiums in hot chip rip-off

A REVIEW of food and drink prices at Australian sports stadiums is sure to have sports fans spitting chips.

VIC News

Melbourne Park to be transformed

A NEW eastern entrance to Melbourne Park featuring bars, restaurants and public spaces is the latest revamp of our world-leading tennis and entertainment precinct.

Sport

Players from different countries who will compete in the Harmony Cup this weekend .David Favre ( Switzerland ] Dean Galea (Malta ) Jonathon Montecinos ( Chille } Domenick Lo Prest { Italy )Matt Poplawski (Poland ) Rob Flude ( Team Harmony )Ger Cleary (Ireland }Picture:Rob Leeson.

International spin on Aussie game

Teams from around the globe come to Melbourne to play footy all in the name of community harmony

VIC News

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 26: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (33) Red Bull Racing Red Bull-TAG Heuer RB13 TAG Heuer on track during the Australian Formula One Grand Prix at Albert Park on March 26, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

Melb Grand Prix wins international praise

MELBOURNE has cemented its place on the international sporting stage after Formula One’s top boss hailed last weekend’s Grand Prix a ‘world class event.’

VIC News

Daniel Ricciardo at TAG Heuer Event in Melbourne. Picture: Tim Carrafa

Melbourne Grand Prix and footy face off

MELBOURNE Grand Prix chiefs are confident fans will flock to Albert Park this weekend despite the four-day event clashing with the start of the AFL season.

VIC News

RendezView. A shady character scalping a pair of tickets while holding a cardboard sign in front of his face and wearing a red baseball hat. This man is looking extra shady because his face is well hidden, just his shady little eyes peeking through. (Pic: iStock)

Push for new laws to end ticket rip-off

EXCLUSIVE: NEW laws to combat ticket scalpers ripping off Australian sports, music and major event fans will be pursued in federal Parliament on Monday.

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