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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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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 05: Patrick Dangerfield of the Cats takes a selfie during the 2024 AFL Second Qualifying Final match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Geelong Cats at Adelaide Oval on September 05, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by James Elsby/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Is Cats’ twilight game a test run for night grand final?

The AFL had made the “strange” call to move the start time of the Geelong vs. Brisbane preliminary final – and fans fear it could be a trial run for a future night grand final.

Sport

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 13: Hawks fans cheer during the 2024 AFL Second Semi Final match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Hawthorn Hawks at Adelaide Oval on September 13, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Hawthorn faithful weary and wounded, but dream on

The Hawks’ three point, semi final defeat at Adelaide Oval ended a fairytale run from a squad enjoying its most successful season since the club’s most recent premiership in 2015.

ExclusiveVictoria

Matildas fans congregate at Fed Square to watch the Australian vs England semi-final. Melbourne. Picture: Jake Nowakowski

Mighty Matildas return to Victoria for epic December

Passionate Victorian Tillies’ fans will have two chances to watch their heroes in action before the end of the year. See where and when.

ExclusiveVictoria

Collingwood fans celebrate a goal with a big crowd during the Round 1 AFL match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Sydney Swans at the MCG on March 15, 2024. Photo by Phil Hillyard(Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - Phil Hillyard **NO ON SALES** - Â©Phil Hillyard )

AFL membership ladder revealed: How your club compares

More than 1.3m footy fans signed up as club members this year as five Victorian teams recorded their highest-ever membership tally in a record-breaking season.

Victoria

Crowds at the AFL Grand Final Parade at Yarra Park in Melbourne on Friday. Picture Lachie Millard

‘Bigger and better than ever’: New AFL Grand Final Parade route revealed

Footy fans are in for an “unmatched” Grand Final Parade experience this year after the AFL unveiled a brand-new “family friendly” route through the heart of the city’s sporting precinct.

Victoria

Cheaper youth tickets will be available for the 2025 Australian Tennis Open. Olive Newell 14yrs, Clio Fayers 14yrs , Ashwyn Hopgood 14yrs and Darcy Hopgood 11yrs outside Rod Laver Arena. Picture: Ian Currie

Cheap tennis tickets: New category launched for Australian Open

The new Youth Ground Pass will make the Australian Open more affordable for teens aged 13 to 17, with tickets starting from just $10.

Victoria

Carlton Blues Sisters Selda Bordaran , Lara Sabic and Imren Kuyucv get ready to cheer on Carlton before they head to Brisbane to take on the Lions in Saturday nights AFL Elimination Final. Picture: Ian Currie

Carlton diehards fired up for long journey north to the Gabba

While they might be outnumbered in the stands on Saturday night, loyal Blues fans are determined to drown out the Brisbane crowd in a bid to give their team an edge in the cut-throat final.

Victoria

NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. September 4 , 2024. AFL . Ex Bulldog and Hawks footballer Brian Lake is torn between his 2 former teams before Friday nights elimination final. Brian with his daughter Mylee . Pic: Michael Klein

Lake torn ahead of elimination final showdown

Brian Lake is not sure who to cheer for as his two former sides prepare for a blockbuster MCG final in front of more than 90,000 fans.

News

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 16: James McDonald on Nature Strip wins race 7 The Tab Everest during Everest Day at Royal Randwick Racecourse on October 16, 2021 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images)

Victoria gets its own Everest races

Victoria has never staged a “slot” race, with connections buying their way into the field and the cash being used as prize money — until now.

News

Geelong star Patrick Dangerfield has become a DrinkWise ambassador to encourage fans to consume alcohol responsibly. Picture Supplied

Dangerfield’s warning after heartbreaking family tragedy

Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield has spoken of a painful incident close to his heart as he shares a message to footy fans on the eve of the finals.

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