We all know about 2005, but what about ’06? Have a read about a famous yet often-forgotten Grand Final that came down to the wire and signalled the epitomise of a mouth-watering rivalry.
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1916 – The remarkable tale of when Australian football last faced a massive disruption
As the coronavirus threatens to challenge the AFL in 2020, it’s time to take a look back to 1916 when the First World War created a crazy season of VFL football with an unlikely premier.
AFL in the 2010s – snapshot moments that created a decade of greatness and stories
The 2010s turned out to be an amazing decade for AFL football. Take a look back at all of the big moments in a memorable 10 years for all footy fans.
The tuck rule, a fight against all odds and iron-willed determination – the unlikely makings of Tom Brady and the New England dynasty
Tom Brady and the New England Patriots are juggernauts of the NFL. However, a deeper look into their origins reveals a fortuitous referee decision that changed the course of their history forever.
AFLW Round Two – Carlton v Collingwood: Magpies blitz the Blues to confirm their 2020 revamp
Collingwood upset Carlton in round two of the AFLW to ignite a rivalry and signal their Premiership intentions.
AFLW Round Two – Western Bulldogs v Melbourne: Dogs washed away by an all-round solid Melbourne performance
The Melbourne Demons continued their strong start to the 2020 AFLW season, powering past the Bulldogs in a wet Friday night encounter.
The 2018 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup – Healy blasts Australia to an unlikely fourth title
With the women’s T20 cricket World Cup about to kick off in Australia next week, here’s a recap of the tournament’s last edition in 2018.
Brexit, South African cricket and Slovakian handball players: How the disruption of the EU impacts county cricket and ‘Kolpak’ agreements
The Kolpak ruling has an incredible impact on sport, especially English county cricket and South African cricket. What is the ruling, and how will it be impacted by Brexit?
AFLW Round One – Carlton v Richmond: Blues come away with a mature opening win in Richmond’s valiant debut
Carlton kicked off the 2020 AFLW season with a strong win over the debuting Richmond in front of a strong Ikon Park crowd
Kansas City – not a part of Kansas: a historical look on the ups and downs of a great American town
Kansas City has been historically and socially important to the American fabric. After such a long wait between Super Bowl victories for their beloved Chiefs, the city now gets to rejoice once more.
