Vics show 'legacy' can be honoured

Daniel Cherny   A member of the Victorian cricket team at the time of David Hookes' death says some Adelaide players will be believing they may feel like they're 'never going to get out there again.'"

Mitchell follows the write path

Rohan Connolly   In more than 30 years involvement with league football, Barry Mitchell has seen a lot of highs and lows. Now, as an aspiring writer, he's bringing a different perspective to stories about the game.

Sydney Swans seething after 'unnecessary' contact

Andrew Wu   Sydney returned to the winner's list but were left fuming after star midfielder Luke Parker was interfered with by Port Adelaide's Matthew Broadbent.

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Mid-season All-Australian team a model of consistency

Rohan Connolly   Season 2015 has been an up-and-down affair for clubs and players alike. But in a year of uncertainty, the very best performers have still stood out.

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Walsh's 'nomad' son spoke of father's iron will

The son and accused killer of Phil Walsh has spent his young life travelling the world in search of deeper spiritual meaning and written of admiring his father's incredible work ethic.

Iconic footy maker dumps Victoria for Queensland

Larissa Nicholson   A tiny business just outside Melbourne has been dumped as the supplier of leather to Sherrin.

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Mind boggles on supplements scandal

How should administrators act when the specific interests of the organisation they serve clash with the modern ethics of sport? 

Swans can't even trade for a good player

Jake Niall   The Sydney Swans would not be allowed to bring in a player on above average pay, even if they traded their highest paid stars such in the forthcoming post-season.

No time to be playing games

Peter Hanlon   The remainder of round 14 should not be played this weekend.

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Phil Walsh: Graceful player, hard-nosed coach

Rohan Connolly   Football will remember Phil Walsh as an intense and driven man, passionate about success wherever he worked and determined to pursue every possible end to achieve it.

The Docker who could be Carlton's new coach

Jon Pierik   As far back as 2004, Nick Holland remembers thinking Simon Lloyd would one day have an opportunity to be a senior AFL coach.

It's official: Plugger's a Legend

Rohan Connolly   Adelaide were making a reasonable fist of their first season in AFL company in 1991 when the Crows had a very rude awakening one day down at Moorabbin.

VIDEOS

Decision time for the Dons

Needing to win at least eight of their last ten games to make the finals this year, should the Bombers "draw a line through this season" and focus on the future? Rohan Connolly and Jon Pierik review all the action from round 13.

Crowley gets 12-month ban from anti-doping tribunal

Fremantle midfielder Ryan Crowley and club CEO Steve Rosic make a statement to the media.

Front and Centre: a season of upsets rolls on

Impressive wins by underdogs Carlton and Melbourne cap off another unpredictable weekend of AFL action. Rohan Connolly and Jon Pierik review round 12.

Scott sidelined for a month

North Melbourne coach Brad Scott has been forced to undergo back surgery, meaning he'll be away from the club for at least a month.

Footballer of the Year: Round 14 votes

9:11 PM   Round 14 votes for the Age Footballer of the Year award for the 2015 premiership season.

Mick's last address to players

Jake Niall   A gracious Mick Malthouse did not blame his players or criticise the Carlton board when he addressed the Blues for the last time.

The legend of Leon Baker

Rohan Connolly   The dual premiership player is a famous grand final figure, yet one whose story has rarely been told.

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Priddis proves the power of humility

Peter Hanlon   Nowhere in a blocked-out calendar do the howls of "look at me" echo louder than the Brownlow.

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