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Ronny Lerner

Ronny Lerner is a Sports reporter for The Age.

L-R: AFLW captains Amanda Farrugia (GWS), Steph Chiocci (Collingwood), Daisy Pearce (Melbourne), Emma Zielke (Brisbane ...

AFLW captains tip all-Victorian grand final

The first AFL Women's grand final might have been an all-interstate affair between Adelaide and the Brisbane Lions, but the eight club captains believe this year's decider will be contested by two Victorian teams.

Daniel Rioli is learning how to run again.

Daniel Rioli runs for first time since grand final

Richmond premiership hero Daniel Rioli took the first tentative step towards a potential round one appearance last weekend after he completed his first running session since breaking his foot during the Tigers' grand final victory four months ago.

Max Gawn says concerns about a pre-season camp were handled well.

Goodwin probably felt like victim of mutiny: Gawn

Star Melbourne ruckman Max Gawn said he would understand if coach Simon Goodwin felt he was the victim of a mutiny after a player-led push resulted in a scheduled pre-season 'torture camp' being shelved due to safety concerns.

James Frawley on the Hawks training camp in New Zealand.

Frawley on track for round one after toe injury

After a serious toe injury forced him to sit out most of the 2017 season, James Frawley has not missed a training session this pre-season and a round one return is "100 per cent" in the Hawthorn key defender's sights.