Tag: footballer
‘True show of mateship’ as family, friends rally for promising young footballer diagnosed with cancer
When Broken Hill man Adam Slattery presented to Broken Hill hospital last month with a bad cough, the course of his life changed forever. Key…
Shane Tuck took his own life after receiving repeated head knocks as a footballer and boxer. Now a coroner says the AFL must change
Quick Read In short: Victorian State Coroner John Cain has recommended the AFL reduce contact training sessions to lower the risk of concussion. His recommendation…
Mum calls for more education after death of 20yo footballer
A mother who was forced to say goodbye to her 20-year-old son after a fatal on-field collision during a football game is calling for better…
The call that keeps Victoria’s oldest footballer coming back for more
The world’s changed a bit since Stephen Giles first donned a Caramut Swans jumper. Australia’s moved to decimal currency, daylight savings was introduced, Advance Australia…
Country footballer goes to Supreme Court to fight 8-week suspension before final
A country footballer will miss his side’s finals campaign after a “legally misconceived” attempt to overturn his suspension in the Supreme Court. Key points: Leongatha’s…
Country footballer finds kicking 24 goals in one game little cause for celebration
It may have been a record-breaking afternoon, but Brad Congress says he is not sure kicking 24 goals in a game of football is cause…
SA legendary footballer Neil Kerley dies in car crash
The king of South Australian football, Neil Kerley, has died aged 88 in a car crash in the Murraylands. Key points: Neil Kerley died in…
Footballer jailed for ‘thuggery’ over broken jaw loses bid to serve time at home
A B-grade suburban footballer jailed for breaking a grand final opponent’s jaw in an act of “senseless violence” has failed in his bid to serve…
‘Ferocious’ Broken Hill footballer set to make SANFLW debut
Former Central Magpies star Hannah Muscat is set to make her SANFLW debut this weekend. The 29-year-old has been rewarded following her strong form in…
For one former amateur footballer, standing tall for a teammate means speaking about childhood sexual abuse
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