Tag: legend
Port Adelaide football legend Geof Motley dies aged 88
South Australian football has lost one of its most decorated players with the death of Geof Motley. Key points: Geof Motley, 88, died on Tuesday…
Victorian government offers state funeral for ‘legend’ Ron Barassi
The Victorian government has offered Ron Barassi’s family a state funeral to honour the Australian sporting icon. Key points: Barassi died on Saturday at the…
Now a premiership captain and AFLW legend, Daisy Pearce isn’t thinking retirement yet
Melbourne captain Daisy Pearce has said she’s not contemplating retirement after leading her side to a breakthrough AFLW premiership. Key points: Daisy Pearce says she…
AFL mourns death of ‘visionary’ North Melbourne legend
The AFL and North Melbourne have paid tribute to Australian Football Hall of Fame member Allen Aylett, who has died aged 88. Key points: Aylett…
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…
Adelaide legend Erin Phillips could say goodbye instead of making Port switch
As the siren sounded on a third Adelaide premiership, one word was on everyone’s lips: dynasty. “It’s pretty strange, [AFLW] has had five grand finals,…
AFL legend Ron Barassi tests positive for COVID-19
Legenda sepak bola aturan Australia Ron Barassi telah dites positif COVID-19, membuatnya tidak bisa ambil bagian dalam perayaan AFL premiership Melbourne yang telah lama ditunggu-tunggu…
‘Selfless’ football legend Russell Ebert farewelled at state funeral
Legenda sepak bola Australia Russell Ebert dikenang oleh keluarga sebagai seorang pria yang prestasi dan kualitas pribadinya “jauh melampaui lapangan sepak bola”. Poin kunci: Russell…