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Footy royalty was on hand for the AFL Hall of Fame event at Crown on Tuesday night - and they don’t get much more royal than famed Brisbane midfield quartet Michael Voss, Simon Black, Nigel Lappin and Jason Akermanis. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)
1/29Footy royalty was on hand for the AFL Hall of Fame event at Crown on Tuesday night - and they don’t get much more royal than famed Brisbane midfield quartet Michael Voss, Simon Black, Nigel Lappin and Jason Akermanis. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)
Some of the biggest names in the game gathered for pre-drinks, including Hawks greats John Platten and Jason Dunstall. (Photo by James Wiltshire/AFL Photos via Getty Images)
2/29Some of the biggest names in the game gathered for pre-drinks, including Hawks greats John Platten and Jason Dunstall. (Photo by James Wiltshire/AFL Photos via Getty Images)
West Coast Eagles champion Guy McKenna. (Photo by James Wiltshire/AFL Photos via Getty Images)
3/29West Coast Eagles champion Guy McKenna. (Photo by James Wiltshire/AFL Photos via Getty Images)
Who is winning this argument? Tony Shaw and Jason Akermanis have a chat. (Photo by James Wiltshire/AFL Photos via Getty Images)
4/29Who is winning this argument? Tony Shaw and Jason Akermanis have a chat. (Photo by James Wiltshire/AFL Photos via Getty Images)
A true legend - Kevin Sheedy. (Photo by James Wiltshire/AFL Photos via Getty Images)
5/29A true legend - Kevin Sheedy. (Photo by James Wiltshire/AFL Photos via Getty Images)
AFLW player Erin Phillips was one of the new entrants into the Hall of Fame. She’s pictured here with wife Tracy Gahan and their children. (Photo by Jonathan DiMaggio/Getty Images)
6/29AFLW player Erin Phillips was one of the new entrants into the Hall of Fame. She’s pictured here with wife Tracy Gahan and their children. (Photo by Jonathan DiMaggio/Getty Images)
Speaking of fab fours - Hawthorn premiership heroes Sam Mitchell, Jordan Lewis, Luke Hodge and Jarryd Roughead reunited as Hodge was inducted. Picture Tim Carrafa
7/29Speaking of fab fours - Hawthorn premiership heroes Sam Mitchell, Jordan Lewis, Luke Hodge and Jarryd Roughead reunited as Hodge was inducted. Picture Tim Carrafa
Daisy Pearce, pictured here with Ben O’Neill and children Sylvie and Roy, was another new inductee. Picture: Tim Carrafa
8/29Daisy Pearce, pictured here with Ben O’Neill and children Sylvie and Roy, was another new inductee. Picture: Tim Carrafa
Matthew Richardson and wife Genevieve. Picture: Tim Carrafa
9/29Matthew Richardson and wife Genevieve. Picture: Tim Carrafa
Brent Harvey and wife Shayne. Picture: Tim Carrafa
10/29Brent Harvey and wife Shayne. Picture: Tim Carrafa
Simon Madden and wife Mary. Picture: Tim Carrafa
11/29Simon Madden and wife Mary. Picture: Tim Carrafa
Robert DiPierdomenico and Rebecca, Jason Dunstall, Leanne and John Platten. Picture: Tim Carrafa
12/29Robert DiPierdomenico and Rebecca, Jason Dunstall, Leanne and John Platten. Picture: Tim Carrafa
Luke Hodge and wife Lauren Kirkman pose for a photo with their children. Picture Tim Carrafa
13/29Luke Hodge and wife Lauren Kirkman pose for a photo with their children. Picture Tim Carrafa
Tom Harley. Picture: Tim Carrafa
14/29Tom Harley. Picture: Tim Carrafa
Simon Black and wife Catherine Picture: Tim Carrafa
15/29Simon Black and wife Catherine Picture: Tim Carrafa
Eddie McGuire. Picture: Tim Carrafa
16/29Eddie McGuire. Picture: Tim Carrafa
David Neitz. Picture: Tim Carrafa
17/29David Neitz. Picture: Tim Carrafa
Anthony Koutoufides. (Photo by Jonathan DiMaggio/Getty Images)
18/29Anthony Koutoufides. (Photo by Jonathan DiMaggio/Getty Images)
AFL General Manager of Football Operations Laura Kane and guest Sage Lamont. (Photo by Jonathan DiMaggio/Getty Images)
19/29AFL General Manager of Football Operations Laura Kane and guest Sage Lamont. (Photo by Jonathan DiMaggio/Getty Images)
Chris Judd with his father, Andrew. (Photo by Jonathan DiMaggio/Getty Images)
20/29Chris Judd with his father, Andrew. (Photo by Jonathan DiMaggio/Getty Images)
Jonathan Brown and his father, Brian. (Photo by Jonathan DiMaggio/Getty Images)
21/29Jonathan Brown and his father, Brian. (Photo by Jonathan DiMaggio/Getty Images)
Scott West and partner. (Photo by Jonathan DiMaggio/Getty Images)
22/29Scott West and partner. (Photo by Jonathan DiMaggio/Getty Images)
Andrew McLeod and wife Rachael. (Photo by Jonathan DiMaggio/Getty Images)
23/29Andrew McLeod and wife Rachael. (Photo by Jonathan DiMaggio/Getty Images)
Dermott Brereton and partner Julie. (Photo by Jonathan DiMaggio/Getty Images)
24/29Dermott Brereton and partner Julie. (Photo by Jonathan DiMaggio/Getty Images)
Leigh Matthews and wife Deb. (Photo by Jonathan DiMaggio/Getty Images)
25/29Leigh Matthews and wife Deb. (Photo by Jonathan DiMaggio/Getty Images)
Mark Bickley and wife Tory. (Photo by Jonathan DiMaggio/Getty Images)
26/29Mark Bickley and wife Tory. (Photo by Jonathan DiMaggio/Getty Images)
Nick Riewoldt, Hall of Fame Inductee looks on with family after being inducted. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)
27/29Nick Riewoldt, Hall of Fame Inductee looks on with family after being inducted. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)
Former player and coach Debbi Lee and partner Lauren Senserrick. (Photo by Jonathan DiMaggio/Getty Images)
28/29Former player and coach Debbi Lee and partner Lauren Senserrick. (Photo by Jonathan DiMaggio/Getty Images)
The class of 2025: Erin Phillips, Nick Riewoldt, Garry Lyon, Luke Hodge and Daisy Pearce. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)
29/29The class of 2025: Erin Phillips, Nick Riewoldt, Garry Lyon, Luke Hodge and Daisy Pearce. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)
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