G’day,Merv:How a country town helped Tiger great rebuild his life

G’day,Merv:How a country town helped Tiger great rebuild his life

Richmond premiership player Merv Keane has returned to Wycheproof as an ambassador for the Melbourne Cup tour. He reconnected with the town since the tragic death of his daughter Emily and wife Kaye.

  • byDanny Russell

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Essendon forward Sophie Alexander doesn’t plan to hang up her paramedic gear anytime soon.

  • byMarnie Vinall
There’s a cardinal rule of footy fandom,and I’m ready to break it
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There’s a cardinal rule of footy fandom,and I’m ready to break it

Supporting a footy team should be fulfilling. Enjoyable! It should give a return. It should not be triggering. It should not induce heart attacks.

  • byKate Halfpenny
When it came to footy tipping,my focus was beating Kane Cornes
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When it came to footy tipping,my focus was beating Kane Cornes

It’s always nice to have bragging rights over someone with strong football opinions. Here’s how I ended up winning,and who I’m picking in the finals.

  • byMathew Stokes
Young Hawk takes flight in this year’s All-Australian squad
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Young Hawk takes flight in this year’s All-Australian squad

A former Bomber with an elite kick and pace to burn is among the most eye-catching inclusions in this year’s All-Australian squad.

  • byJon Pierik andMarc McGowan
The good,the bad and the excuses of the teams you won’t see this September

The good,the bad and the excuses of the teams you won’t see this September

It’s Mad Monday for 10 AFL clubs that failed to reach the finals. But behind that frivolity will be serious soul-searching as they come to terms with what went right,what went wrong and why they failed to meet their own expectations.

  • byJon Pierik,Andrew Wu andPeter Ryan
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Rookie’s finals statement:Four things learnt from Lions’ triumph

Rookie’s finals statement:Four things learnt from Lions’ triumph

Their finals fate has been secured … almost. Who stood up,and where to now,for the Brisbane Lions?

  • byNick Wright
Lions hold off late Bombers charge as Heppell says farewell;Swans seal minor premiership

Lions hold off late Bombers charge as Heppell says farewell;Swans seal minor premiership

Sydney,Hawthorn and Geelong had thumping wins while Dyson Heppell,Dustin Martin and Dylan Grimes all said emotional goodbyes.

  • byRoy Ward,Marnie Vinall,Andrew Wu,Andrew Stafford andMalcolm Conn
Port to challenge Houston ban;Pies to complete a ‘deep dive’ review;Police probe Adelaide’s Crouch
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Port to challenge Houston ban;Pies to complete a ‘deep dive’ review;Police probe Adelaide’s Crouch

Adelaide midfielder Matt Crouch is under police investigation for a clash with a Port Adelaide supporter and the Power will challenge Dan Houston’s five-match ban as the bitter fallout from last weekend’s Showdown continues. Meanwhile,the Magpies will complete a major review into a season gone wrong.

  • byPeter Ryan,Andrew Wu andJon Pierik
How the Lions could go from flag threat to finals wilderness within days
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How the Lions could go from flag threat to finals wilderness within days

It would take a mathematical anomaly,but the Brisbane Lions could drop out of finals contention this weekend. Here’s how.

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Heppell’s home farewell snub divides Bombers’ base

Heppell’s home farewell snub divides Bombers’ base

Essendon stalwart Dyson Heppell’s omission from the side which lost to Sydney has become a bone of contention in the Essendon community.

  • byAndrew Wu