Tag: takes
Riverland club’s mental health campaign takes focus off field after spate of suicides
A regional South Australian football club is changing clubroom conversation to help support the community after several suicide deaths in the area. Key points: A…
Ally Anderson takes home AFLW’s best and fairest
Brisbane Lion Ally Anderson says she is “shocked” and in “disbelief” over her surprise AFLW best and fairest victory. Key points: Anderson is the first…
Phyllisia’s dream is to play footy. But it takes more than raw skill to make the big league
The future of the Tiwi Islands’ football legacy is female. But is the AFLW ready to support First Nations women? It’s mid-October and Bathurst Island…
Former AFL star takes ‘Australia’s worst footy team’ to their first grand final
In a country sport that has plenty of heartache and battling, the Albany Sharks are a stand-out. Key points: Albany Sharks to play in first…
Richmond coach takes aim at Bolton after he taunted Blues opponent
Shai Bolton made a mistake in taunting opponent Sam Docherty before kicking an important goal in Richmond’s narrow AFL win over Carlton, Tigers coach Damien…
Underdogs and reality checks as season 2022 takes an early twist
Round four saw the 2022 season begin to settle down, with morale-boosting wins and stinging losses making it clearer where some clubs really stand. Welcome…
AFL takes $43 million hit from COVID-plagued 2021 season
The AFL is feeling the financial strain of keeping the competition running during the COVID-19 pandemic, losing $43 million last year. Key points: The AFL…