AFL Briefing
AFL 2022
Marchbank back after 1069 days, Stringer a chance for Dons
As Essendon prepare to welcome back Jake Stringer for Friday night’s clash with Carlton, Blues defender Caleb Marchbank will play his first senior game for 1069 days.
- by Jon Pierik, Nell Geraets and David Prestipino
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Twin tastings reveal WA’s great cabernets (and where to find them this summer)
Twin cabernet tastings in the heart of Margaret River wine country have shown why some of the best quality and value cabernet is found along this 110 kilometre stretch of winding road in the South West.
- by David Prestipino
Qantas announce first direct flights to Europe from Australia in 2022
Qantas has announced a new direct Perth to Rome flight three times a week from June next year as Western Australia prepares to reconnect the state with the rest of the world.
- by David Prestipino
Perth to Rome on Dreamliner 787 non-stop: Qantas announce first direct flights to Europe from Australia in 2022
Qantas has announced a new direct Perth to Rome flight three times a week from June next year as Western Australia prepares to reconnect the state with the rest of the world.
- by David Prestipino
Qantas launching Perth to Rome direct flights a first for the nation
Qantas has announced a new direct Perth to Rome flight three times a week from June next year as Western Australia prepares to reconnect the state with the rest of the world.
- by David Prestipino
WA drops are top of the pops on the world stage
A rare variety from the Great Southern and home-grown beer brewed in Burswood have respectively earned major gongs at prestigious awards ceremonies.
- by David Prestipino
The curious case of Nathan Fyfe: Freo favourite comes full circle
While he’s definitely not getting any younger, a shoulder infection and new haircut have combined to make Fremantle captain Nat Fyfe resemble the scrawny teenager who debuted for the Dockers back in 2010.
- by David Prestipino
Infectious disease expert dismisses theory COVID could ‘run riot’ via cricket outbreak
An infectious disease expert has bowled over assertions from the government that COVID would ‘run riot’ through the community if an outbreak occurred during next month’s scheduled Ashes Test at Optus Stadium.
- by David Prestipino
How Mark McGowan’s vaccine mandates could make dining out more expensive
Restaurant and winery owners have criticised Mark McGowan’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for their staff, saying it will cripple an industry already reeling more than most from the pandemic and allow vaccinated staff to ‘name their price’.
- by David Prestipino
State of play: Dockers go local as Eagles spring AFL draft surprise
Four West Australians were selected in the first round of the 2021 AFL national draft, one of the hardest for clubs in years, after little football was played over the past two years due to the pandemic.
- by David Prestipino
Anchors aweigh: Fremantle boss makes ambitious plan for two flags in four years public
Not since Richmond chief executive Brendan Gale outlined a similar proposition on Footy Classified in 2010 has an AFL club made such a bold statement of success on and off the field.
- by David Prestipino
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