Articles tagged: AFL
Rex kicks goals at the MCG
Six-year-old Rex Sutherland has capped off his first year in football with a dream come true: playing at the MCG on Grand Final day.
From Beeac to the AFL’s front bench
When Stephen Meade walks into AFL House each day as the game’s top lawyer, the stakes are high: legal risks, disputes and decisions that ripple across a billion-dollar sport that’s watched by millions.
Dermie shares stories with cockies in Colac
A former Hawthorn champion has dropped in to Colac to entertain Colac district farmers.
Hodge’s special honour
Pride was the emotion that swept over Leanne Hodge in the wake of her son Luke being inducted into the AFL Hall of Fame.
Children enjoy fun, free footy round
Children 14 years old and younger will receive free entry into games for an entire round of AFL football.
Colac star scores for Lions
Colac’s Will McLachlan made his mark in the AFL kicking a goal in the second quarter of his first game in the league.
AFL Barwon officials raise big issues at AGM
There is still little clarity about how national junior football suggestions impact Colac district football clubs.
Not a surprise Unwin picked
“There was always things Rhys could do that other people couldn’t.” Junior coach Brett Taylor said he was not surprised to see Cobden football export Rhys Unwin snapped up in the AFL draft last Thursday night.
Colac footballer in AFL Academy
Colac footballer Ben Rongdit has been recognised as one of Australia's top prospects with selection in the 2025 AFL Academy.
Swan tees off while in Colac
Sydney Swans footballer Lewis Melican made a special appearance during the second round of the Colac Golf Club Championships.
Royals support recruit’s AFL aspirations
East Perth Football Club officials say the club won’t stand in the way of a potential AFL return for new recruit Cooper Stephens if another opportunity arises.
Former AFL export signs with WAFL contender
Former Colac footballer Cooper Stephens is set to head interstate to join a WAFL premiership contender after being delisted by Hawthorn last month.
No looking back for new coach
New Colac co-coach Seb Ross says he almost steered clear of diving into coaching when his 13-year AFL career with St Kilda came to an end.
Cobden AFL export eager to play on
Former Cobden footballer Gary Rohan remains hopeful of continuing his AFL career at a third club after Geelong opted against extending his contract for 2025.
Foley ‘stiff to miss medal’
Champion Richmond footballer Matthew Richardson admitted he might have stolen a best-and-fairest award off one of Colac’s greatest football exports during his visit to the town.
Swans fall short but community still proud
Former Birregurra Football Netball Club president John Cotton says the community is incredibly proud of export Lewis Melican despite his Sydney Swans falling short in Saturday’s AFL grand final.
