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afl October 24, 2020
An AFL grand final far from the heartland
For footy fans struggling under lockdown in Melbourne, the 2020 AFL season has been both a welcome distraction and a reminder of what has been lost. Now it’s set to culminate with the previously unthinkable – a grand final under lights at the Gabba.
afl September 26, 2020
Lin Jong’s stand against racism
Experiences of racism are not new to Lin Jong. But after years of trying to shrug them off, the Western Bulldogs midfielder is now determined to call out vilification and see the perpetrators held to account.
basketball February 8, 2020
AFLW superstar Erin Phillips set to return
Olympic basketballer turned Adelaide Crows star Erin Phillips has made a habit of winning: premierships, league best and fairest awards and adoring fans. Now, following knee-reconstruction surgery, she eyes her next prize.
tennis November 23, 2019
While the recent Matildas pay deal is a welcome boost for gender equality in sport, women athletes – Ash Barty aside – still have a long way to go to reach equal pay with their male counterparts.
afl September 28, 2019
Peggy O’Neal’s eye on the Tigers
As the first – and still only – woman to serve as an AFL club president, Peggy O’Neal is keenly aware of her role as a groundbreaker, and of her responsibility to the future of her beloved Richmond FC.
afl September 14, 2019
AFL player and coach Danny Frawley
The full life, troubled mind and untimely death of AFL icon Danny Frawley.
afl August 24, 2019
AFL stalwarts call time on stellar careers
As a star-studded cast of AFL greats get set to hang up their boots, how does the burden of retirement sit with both the players and their fans?
afl August 3, 2019
With a Nigerian father and a Moldovan mother, Irish-raised footballer Stefan Okunbor has taken a unique path to Geelong Football Club’s Cattery.
afl May 18, 2019
Working to reduce ACL injury rates
Australia has the highest incidence of ACL injuries in the world, with figures soaring in the past 15 years. So what are key sporting bodies and medical experts doing to reduce the risk?
afl April 27, 2019
The self-belief of Ash Brazill
Ash Brazill is a powerful force as a netballer and AFLW player. But her true strength lies in the messages she sends off the court.
afl March 23, 2019
Recent calls for a stricter AFL drug policy have again fomented debate around changing societal values, mental health and harm reduction. So can a perfect balance be struck between protecting players and safeguarding the integrity of the game?
