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Lions silence the doubters as AFLW’s best stands up on grand final day

The Brisbane Lions have had to do it the hard way, but they are AFLW champions again. Here are five quick hits from a grand…

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In a battle for the corridor, it was the thriller kings who prevailed on footy’s biggest day

For much of its history, Collingwood was notorious for losing close ones on the biggest stage. No side has made more grand finals nor won…

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After 275 games and unwavering dedication, this Lions star will miss out on Brisbane’s biggest day in 20 years

Daniel Rich, the Brisbane Lions’ ultimate clubman, trained for a grand final he was never going to play in. Key points: Daniel Rich has played…

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Sophie McDonald gave everything she had to her AFLW career. Then came the day she ‘broke down’

Sophie McDonald remembers the exact moment she hit rock bottom. Key points: Mental health issues caught Sophie McDonald off-guard during pre-season She took a break…

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Key deals hang in the balance on AFL trade deadline day

Deals for Josh Dunkley, Ollie Henry, Jaeger O’Meara and others are still to be completed as we head into the final hours of the AFL’s…

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Jeremy Cameron celebrates a goal for Geelong in the 2022 AFL grand final.
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Cats play the hits to bring curtain down on 2022 season with one last perfect day

Geelong are premiers again, their dominant grand final victory over Sydney an anti-climactic but emotionally fitting end to a season that has captivated footy fans….

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A sport-filled, family day to help keep youth out of the justice system

In a circle of adults, children, and babies still in their prams, an Aboriginal woman holding a bright green children’s book sat on a hay…

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Footy legend’s grassroots dedication honoured in match day tribute

More than 3,000 spectators have piled into Loxton Football Oval for a tribute match to pay their respects to football legend and Riverland local, Russell…

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Carlton coach Michael Voss tests positive for COVID day after win over Richmond

Carlton coach Michael Voss has tested positive for COVID the day after the Blues’ round one win over Richmond. Key points: Assistant coach Ashley Hansen…

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On a disappointing day for footy, Sam Docherty and Carlton provide some much-needed light

Thursday was a tough day for footy. Basically from the moment the final siren sounded on Wednesday night’s season opener, the details of which were…

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