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‘He had a great gentle persistence’: the real meaning of a cuppa with Costa

Peter Ryan
Peter Ryan

When the Cats broke their premiership drought in 2007, Frank Costa upset some residents by ringing the bells all night to celebrate victory.

Young Blue Walsh is ‘a massive Brownlow chance’

Sam Walsh is playing just his third season in the AFL, but this week on the Real Footy podcast, Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Greg Baum discuss the Blues and their young star, arguing that he has to be a contender for the Brownlow Medal this season. 

Four Points: Time for a fresh start and for Collingwood to release the shackles

Michael Gleeson
Michael Gleeson

Collingwood have been slow and boring. They need to release the shackles if they’re to keep up with the daring trend of the modern game.

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AFL 2021

Umpires coach Kennedy leaves AFL suddenly

AFL umpires coach Hayden Kennedy - in the role since 2013 - has resigned with the decision to take effect after round 10.

  • by Sam McClure
Paddy McCartin.

‘More agitated than normal’: McCartin rubbed out for five matches despite blood sugar claim

Claiming that he had been unusually agitated because of low blood sugar levels was not enough to save Paddy McCartin from a five-match suspension at the VFL tribunal.

  • by Daniel Cherny

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