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Blair Burns
Sep 20, 202412 min read
Rentsch's road to the draft
It was a Monday night that Jess Rentsch had spent forever waiting for, hearing her name on draft night.
Connor Burns
Sep 19, 20245 min read
Prolific Popyrin: Can Alexei make history for his country?
I remember watching a young and very thin Alexei Popyrin strut his stuff at the Australian Open many years ago.
Connor Burns
Sep 7, 20248 min read
"The dream is still alive": Mannagh sets sights on the big time
Every kid dreams of making it to the pinnacle of their sport. Shaun Mannagh is a player who remains hopeful despite countless setbacks.
Blair Burns
Jul 2, 20245 min read
The fight to eradicate homophobia in football
The AFL is a long way behind many other major sporting codes in the world.
Owen Watts
Jun 29, 20246 min read
Why the VAFA is producing more umpires than any other league
Being a football umpire, regardless of the level, presents various challenges.
Connor Burns
Jun 12, 20245 min read
Magic Martin: A giant milestone for one of the greats
Well into his 15th AFL season, Dustin Martin will reach game 300 this weekend.
Blair Burns
Sep 1, 20234 min read
The impact of media on the adjudication of AFL
Angry spectators roar from the stands, desperate for a decision from the umpire.
Blair Burns
Aug 25, 20234 min read
Woodall overcomes injury to pursue his dream
Heywood bull rider, Sam Woodall has always dreamt of riding bulls for a living and after overcoming some serious injuries earlier last year.
Connor Burns
May 10, 20236 min read
"Too small ... too slow": Sam Mitchell's road to success
Sam Mitchell faced many setbacks on his journey to the AFL. Growing up he was told that he wouldn’t make it by many people because he was...
Owen Watts
May 3, 20234 min read
"I will never play footy again": Managing concussion risks in junior football
Bailey McInnes was a highly talented young footballer before a series of consecutive concussions took the dream of getting drafted away...
Connor Burns
Mar 28, 20235 min read
"Never take no for an answer": Heartbreak, triumph and persistence
Alex Johnson epitomises hard work and persistence, he went through hell and back time and time again to achieve his dream to play AFL...
Owen Watts
Mar 24, 20235 min read
Swimming in the Olympics to pursuing a life down under
From winning a bronze medal to moving to Australia, studying and becoming a university teacher, Ellie Faulkner has accomplished a lot in...
Admin
Mar 16, 20237 min read
Passionate supporter to Collingwood legend: Mick McGuane
Leigh Matthews and Mick McGuane celebrate the 1990 drought-breaking premiership win over the Bombers. (Photo: Ballarat Courier) During...
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