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If State of Origin’s not for sheep stations, count me out

If the AFL finally brings back state versus state footy, this is what it has to look like.

Bob Murphy
Bob Murphy

Former Western Bulldogs captain

The Danger Man: Why Dangerfield is the most influential player of his generation

The Geelong champion has changed footy, both on and off the field.

Peter Ryan
Peter Ryan

Sports reporter

‘Major change is coming’: The mid-season grade is in for the underwhelming Demons

With the bye rounds in full swing, it’s time to run the rule over how each club is faring at the midway point of their seasons.

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Casey Nunn shares the couch with young footy fans. (L-R) Charlotte 7, Chloe 6, Molly 6, Andre 4, Lachlan 9, and Levi 8.

‘I’m watching more rugby league’: What happened in the suburbs when the AFL sold Saturday footy

The decision to scrap free-to-air football on Saturdays has upset AFL fans who feel their Saturday rituals have been lost. But the AFL says access and affordability were at the heart of its decision.

  • by Brittany Busch, Gemma Grant, Hannah Hammoud and Hannah Kennelly
Will Ashcroft wasn’t the only Lions midfielder flexing his muscle.
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Should the Cats worry as the Lions flex their midfield muscle?

The reigning premiers have now beaten Geelong three times in succession after they won at GMHBA Stadium for the first time since 2003. They proved themselves the team to beat.

  • by Peter Ryan

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