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Robbo: The man from nowhere who climbed AFL summit

Chris Fagan etched his name into the history books by coaching Brisbane Lions to the 2024 premiership. And, as MARK ROBINSON finds out, his story was already worthy of acclamation. And it’s one that starts in a small mining town in western Tasmania.

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Tom Hawkins of the Cats tackles Dustin Martin of the Tigers, during the round 5 AFL match between the Richmond Tigers and Geelong Cats, at the MCG in Melbourne, Saturday May 2, 2015. (AAP Image/Joe Castro) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Robbo: The country kids who became legends

Dustin Martin and Tom Hawkins, two country boys with contrasting backgrounds, did things differently at the top level. But, as MARK ROBINSON writes, they have both left big footprints on their clubs – and our game.

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