Inside VAFA’s Donald Trump-style election crisis
It’s been called the biggest crisis since the amateur body was formed, with accusations of dirty politics during the VAFA’s first election in 20 years.
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Draft lunacy: Marathon snoozefest sets TV record
While the three-and-a-half hours it took to select 59 players for the AFL Draft was totally unecessary and unprecedented, the slog may have been worth it for some.
‘Forgotten’ Fev’s Blue prank falls flat
Carlton goalkicking great Brendan Fevola is no stranger to a bit of mischief but, when he phoned his former club to inquire about getting his name back on the famous No.25 as part of the Blues’ thank you to members, it didn’t quite go to plan.
The footy nicknames that have stuck for life
Who are the players known only as their nickname – a name that will stick with them even beyond their football career? Jon Anderson takes a look at the best nicknames in footy.
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Mum’s the word: A-League’s high-profile teacher’s assistant
A-League star Connor Pain is putting his skills to good use in isolation, the Western United gun helping his mother teach physical education students basic sporting principles, such as throwing and catching. WATCH
One Direction: CA boss’ embarrassing poster
A few eyebrows have been raised at Cricket Australia chief executive Kevin Roberts’ home environment. And before 45 staff were stood down, they noticed an embarrassing poster on the wall during a staff video conference.
It’s official! Dimma has AFL’s worst isolation study
We know Mrs Hardwick doesn’t cut Damien Hardwick too much slack. But it appears the other women of the household are following suit, with the premiership coach moving into some very cramped study digs.
‘Retiring’ Harris pulls April Fool’s Twitter swifty
She’s the AFLW superstar cut from a different cloth and an announcement on her Twitter page had more than a few people in shock. But did Tayla Harris manage to fool her coach Daniel Harford on April 1?
The player prank that ended in a police call
It was supposed to be a harmless prank, but Josh Caddy and his former Geelong teammate were left red-faced when their attempted joke resulted in a call to 000.
Will AFL shutdown see footy shows cancelled?
Every part of the football landscape is facing change, what does the suspended mean for footy dedicated shows? While there’s set to be major disruptions, a new show has been introduced by Fox Footy.
AFLW makes crowd coronavirus call
Will the government fan ban see the AFLW play in front of no fans this weekend? The competition has made a call on whether supporters will be allowed to attend matches in Round 6.
Blues party on at ‘cracker’ AGM
Footy club AGM’s are known to be dour affairs, but the Blues tore up the script this week, using a professional MC and allowing players to take centre stage, with Eddie Betts reminiscing about the club’s infamous booze cruise.
Buddy’s odd game day superstition
He’s one of the finest players our game has seen and Lance ‘Buddy’ Franklin has given an amusing insight into what makes him tick. He reveals his favourite TV show, a weird superstition and what he spent his first pay cheque on.
Bowels of hell: Ponting’s horror lift ride
Ricky Ponting came to the rescue of a woman in a broken Adelaide lift after a Big Bash League game when she desperately needed the toilet. Fortunately for the former Aussie skipper, timing was on his side.
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