Tag: great
Is this ‘the great hidden chapter’ behind one of Australia’s biggest sports?
During Lin Jong’s AFL career, footy fans would sometimes mistake him as the first Chinese-Australian to play at the top level. They were off by…
Thousands flock to MCG to farewell AFL great Ron Barassi
Thousands of people have gathered at the Melbourne Cricket Ground today to celebrate the life of AFL great Ron Barassi. The pioneering ruck-rover won 10…
AFLW great Phillips bows out a winner as Power trounce Giants
Port Adelaide has sent Erin Phillips into retirement in style with a 58-point win against GWS heralding the end of the AFLW great’s career. An…
Australian football great Ron Barassi to be honoured at state memorial service
The life of Australian football great Ron Barassi will be honoured at a state memorial service next month at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). The…
Tiger great Riewoldt and ex-Lion Lynch among newly announced Tasmanian AFL leadership team
Quick read In short: The team to lead the formation of the Tasmanian AFL club has been announced. Members include experts in business, finance, governance,…
Tigers great Cotchin calls time on decorated career, Cats hero Smith to hang up boots
The AFL will farewell two multiple-premiership winners at the end of the season, with Richmond’s Trent Cotchin and Geelong’s Isaac Smith announcing their retirements. Key…
The career of two hall of famers in one — Lance Franklin retires as an AFL great
All good things must come to an end. There’s no one way for things to end either. Every close to a footy career is different….
Port Adelaide great Robbie Gray announces retirement
After a 16-year AFL career, Port Adelaide’s Robbie Gray has announced his retirement from football, with Coach Ken Hinkley describing him as “the complete package”….
Footy great Russell Ebert’s life story captured in new biography
The late football legend Russell Ebert is being immortalised in a biography written by his teenage grandson to honour the South Australian great. Key points:…
Tears and tributes flow for AFL legend, Tiwi Islands leader and ‘great man’ Willie Rioli Snr after sudden death at 50
Willie Rioli Senior has been remembered as a football legend and community leader, and a man whose “cheeky” smile brightened the lives of those around…