Is Houli the recruiting steal of century?
Nine seasons after Bachar Houli arrived at Punt Road for nothing via the pre-season draft, Richmond’s decision to recruit the out-of-favour Essendon defender looks to be one of the great recruiting heists.
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Scott’s chance to prove doubters wrong
Even when the Cats were 11-1 fans wrote letters to the club asking for Chris Scott to be sacked. Tonight is his chance to show the footy world why the 2019 version is a very different Geelong.
Finally, a fast finals start as Cats prey on Eagles
Geelong was under the pump for its slow starts in finals, but a remarkable first quarter blitz against West Coast proved the catalyst for one of Chris Scott’s greatest victories. Here’s how they did it.
AFL dumps A-list grand final party
It’s the biggest night on the AFL social calendar — ever since Brendan Fevola ruined the Brownlow — where footy stars, club bosses and A-list stars let their hair down and the beer and champagne flows. So why has the AFL called it off?
The surprise rule change that cost Demons
An outgoing assistant coach has revealed an underrated factor in the Demons’ dramatic dive this season – the AFL’s crackdown on runners.
Aussie track team looks to future with new pups
The world championships represent a changing of the guard for the Australian track and field team with a 16-year-old one of the headline debutants in Doha as we build towards Tokyo in 2020.
Collingwood’s Mr September steals the show
It’s no coincidence that during Collingwood’s mid-year slump this man was missing in action. While Scott Pendlebury was in the top handful of players on a milestone night, this gun midfielder was next level.
The miss which drove gutsy Snowsill to gold
Emma Snowsill was 11 when she first set her sights on the Olympics. The champion triathlete and Beijing gold medallist’s career will be recognised when she is inducted into The Sport Australia Hall of Fame in October.
Bossy: Cups Diva just knew when to flick switch
Glen Boss has revisited his historic Melbourne Cup three-peat in emotional reunion with champion mare Makybe Diva, who thrust both of them on to the international stage back in 2005.
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