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afl August 18, 2018
Kicking goals: Justin Westhoff, 31, Australian rules footballer
Port Adelaide’s Justin Westhoff on the machine that is AFL football, the evolution of the game and finding his social conscience.
afl June 30, 2018
Indigenous players and the AFL
Five years ago guidelines were established to help Indigenous AFL recruits throughout their careers. But with little being done, a group of ex-players has now decided to turn words into actions.
afl September 16, 2017
High achiever: Rory Lobb, 24, Australian rules footballer
GWS Giants’ Rory Lobb on making the finals again and the taxing workload that goes into playing in the AFL.
afl March 25, 2017
Power supplier: Brendon Ah Chee, 23, Australian rules footballer
Port Adelaide’s Brendon Ah Chee on his unusual surname and improving the Indigenous space in the AFL.
afl February 11, 2017
Making history with the AFL women’s league
Finally granted a league of their own, female Australian Rules players now have the chance of professional progression through the sport. The fans are onboard, but will the dollars – and the skills – follow?
afl September 10, 2016
Among Giants: Nick Haynes, 24, Australian rules footballer
GWS Giants defender Nick Haynes ahead of his team’s qualifying final against the Sydney Swans.
afl June 18, 2016
Wanting it more: Aaron Vandenberg, 24, Australian rules footballer
Melbourne Demons midfielder Aaron Vandenberg on the benefits of his late start in the big league.
afl April 16, 2016
The whistleblower: Eleni Glouftsis, 23, AFL umpire
Meet the AFL’s first female field umpire.
afl September 26, 2015
Defence department: Lee Spurr, 28, Australian rules footballer
Late-bloomer Lee Spurr on hitting his straps with the Fremantle Dockers.
afl September 26, 2015
Adam Goodes’ bipartisan career ends but legacy will live on
His stellar career has lately been dogged by controversy, but Adam Goodes retires as a proud Indigenous man calling out his code’s racist underbelly.
afl May 23, 2015
The trailblazer: Daisy Pearce, 27, Australian rules footballer
Ahead of this weekend’s exhibition match at the MCG, Demons captain Daisy Pearce talks about the growing appeal of women’s Aussie Rules.
