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The last two weeks of the AFL’s home and away season are usually only consequential for teams battling for finals position. But rather uniquely,…
The last two weeks of the AFL’s home and away season are usually only consequential for teams battling for finals position. But rather uniquely,…
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Australian governments of all levels should apply equity considerations when funding sport and recreation needs, in line with 2022 data which indicates that football…
Australian governments of all levels should apply equity considerations when funding sport and recreation needs, in line with 2022 data which indicates that football…
Australian governments of all levels should apply equity considerations when funding sport and recreation needs, in line with 2022 data which indicates that football…
Fremantle’s Matthew Johnson is the Round 23 Rising Star nominee as his sound debut season continued with a solid game against Port Adelaide. Johnson…
Fremantle’s Matthew Johnson is the Round 23 Rising Star nominee as his sound debut season continued with a solid game against Port Adelaide. Johnson…
Fremantle’s Matthew Johnson is the Round 23 Rising Star nominee as his sound debut season continued with a solid game against Port Adelaide. Johnson…
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Round 22 and the home and away season is reaching its climax with plenty to play for, from final spots to simply building belief.…
Round 22 and the home and away season is reaching its climax with plenty to play for, from final spots to simply building belief.…
Round 22 and the home and away season is reaching its climax with plenty to play for, from final spots to simply building belief.…
The last two weeks of the AFL’s home and away season are usually only consequential for teams battling for finals position. But rather uniquely,…
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Yeah, never understood why teams not in finals contention are considered to be tanking if they decide to do.
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