AFL
WHEN Hugh Greenwood lined up for the Gold Coast Suns against North Melbourne at Blundstone Arena in June, little did he know he would be wearing Kangaroos colours by the end of the year.
December, 2021
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16 December
Squad confirmed for AFLW Practice Match
The Western Bulldogs have confirmed a squad of 25 players for Saturday’s AFLW practice match against North Melbourne.
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16 December
Hawks lock in coaching roles and lines for next season
Hawthorn has determined which roles its coaches will take on for season 2022. Sam Mitchell looks to begin his first year at the helm with a streamlined and new-look coaching panel, bringing with it a string of leadership changes across the ground.
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16 December
Wood retires on own terms
It’s a CV that leaves a legacy at the Western Bulldogs and Easton Wood exits the game in the best way possible, on his terms. The 32-year-old finally had his chance to say goodbye to the football club this week after COVID left the 188-game veteran to retire virtually to …
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16 December
AFLW Practice Match: Team and Preview
Geelong’s AFLW team will play Richmond in a practice match this Saturday 18 December at 2.00pm at the Swinburne Centre. It will be the Cats' only practice match against another club prior to AFLW Season 6 starting.
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16 December
Super Netball to battle AFL, NRL for fans
Super Netball has made the bold move to battle the AFL and NRL codes head-on for supporters next year after implementing new fan-friendly Saturday night
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16 December
“Cause for debate”: Cornes questions AFL captaincy calls
Kane Cornes has questioned whether it was the right call for Nat Fyfe, Dyson Heppell and Rory Sloane to remain captains of their respective clubs for 2022. The three veterans have all been confirmed to assume the leadership for next year and are all at similar points in their careers.
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16 December
Sulky Shorts with Gus Underwood: Duffys have done it
Winners: Steve and Julie Duffy with the Inter Dominion Cup. Photo: Brett Atkins. Photo by Brett Atkins Shepparton’s Steve and Julie Duffy and family are still coming down to earth after landing harness racing’s most sought-after prize, the Inter Dominion Pacing Championship final at Menangle last Saturday night. The family …
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16 December
The AFL Academy father-son (and brother) prospects and the 2021 draft slider
The AFL’s National Academy coach Tarkyn Lockyer has identified some exciting prospects in the 2022 academy crop. A new group of talented top and bottom age players born in 2004 and 2005 have been assembled with the view to develop and prepare for them for the elite level.
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16 December
Allan Matheson Shield | Round seven tips
Echuca Pirates rebounded from last round’s CBL heart-breaker against Swan Hill by blowing the struggling Kyneton Tigers out of the water in the first home game of the season. Echuca Pirates’ four-quarter performance was too hot to handle for the Kyneton Tigers, coming away with an important 10-point win on …