This Geelong footy legend helped 134 players get drafted. His last contribution could top them all
Mick Turner isn’t afraid of dying, only of losing the quality of what’s been a very full life.
- by Peter Hanlon
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I switched from law to health to have an impact in my community
Postgraduate health studies have been on the rise since the pandemic, driven by people wanting to make a difference.
- by Peter Hanlon
Valentina’s PhD could hold the answer to nurse burnout and retention
Her research looks at how nurses can be better supported to stay in a profession that is forecasted to have an undersupply of 70,000 by 2035.
- by Peter Hanlon
‘He’s broken lots of legs. But there’s usually a spare’: How this footy club defied a nationwide trend
In Saturday’s grand final, a young bloke who last season played with and against footballers on AFL lists will run out alongside a teammate who is missing half a leg. At Penshurst, sport’s capacity to astound is alive and well.
- by Peter Hanlon
Matthew Kreuzer seals memorable AFL win for Carlton over Port Adelaide
Carlton defy mounting injuries to conjure a remarkable victory in the dying stages against Port Adelaide.
- by Peter Hanlon
Blue heaven for proud coach, but Bolton's under no illusions
Carlton forward Casboult escapes serious injury in memorable win over Port, focus turns to unbeaten North Melbourne.
- by Peter Hanlon
Five things worth a clip before Tagger hangs up the boots
A sideways glance at a serious game.
- by Peter Hanlon
Geelong v West Coast: Cats live up to the pre-season hype
Chris Scott says there's room for improvement in his team but a platform has been built.
- by Peter Hanlon
Geelong v West Coast Eagles: Wounded Cats dig deep to see off Eagles
A wounded Geelong withstood a third-quarter surge from West Coast to complete a win full of heart and soul on Saturday.
- by Peter Hanlon
Geelong's big man Tom Hawkins powers on to greater heights
The Cats' full-forward is getting better without kicking bags of goals.
- by Peter Hanlon
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