AFL 2024
Sunday sport quiz: The question about swimming great Michael Phelps that might surprise you
Challenge yourself with our sports quiz, a mix of questions about the latest in world and local sport, and the big events in sporting history.
- by Chris Berry
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City life
Crossing the Barassi line: How I learnt to love the footy
What makes Victoria different from the rest of Australia? For this winner of The Age Essay Prize, the answer is simple: AFL’s unifying power.
- by Grace Biber
St Kilda poach talent scout who shaped Bulldogs flag team
Saints have poached Sydney and former Western Bulldogs recruiting manager Simon Dalrymple, the man who helped build the Western Bulldogs’ 2016 premiership list.
- by Michael Gleeson and Peter Ryan
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Online gambling
What ban? NRL, AFL clubs sign gambling sponsorships
As a growing number of MPs spoke in favour of an all-out ban, betting giant Tabcorp this month inked deals with the Brisbane Broncos and Parramatta Eels.
- by Paul Sakkal
Remotes at the ready: Watching sport will cost more in 2024
Sports viewers will not want to lose their remote controls in 2024 for there will be plenty to enjoy, but as the broadcast market continues to splinter, it will come at a cost.
- by Jon Pierik
‘It’s all people are talking about’: Inside the Demons’ plan to regain respect
A litany of incidents has made fans and the public ask, “What is happening at Melbourne?” The Demons know they have to rebuild their reputation, says a young gun.
- by Peter Ryan
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Collingwood Magpies
AFL gives Pies star all-clear to resume playing career
The AFL has cleared Collingwood key defender Nathan Murphy to resume his playing career after an examination by the league’s concussion panel.
- by Jake Niall
‘Taking a break ... to deal with some issues’: Clayton Oliver leaves training camp
Melbourne star Clayton Oliver has headed home from the club’s training camp in Lorne, and the club continuing to support the star midfielder.
- by Peter Ryan
Marvel-less: Bombers’ bid for extra MCG games
Essendon are looking to play more home games at the MCG from 2025 onwards, with their agreement to play seven home games at Marvel Stadium finishing at the end of 2024.
- by Peter Ryan
Dream come true: This granddaughter of a Bulldogs banner-maker was just drafted to the team at No.1
Next year is shaping up to be a busy one for the AFLW’s newest No.1 draft pick Kristie-Lee Weston-Turner, who will compete at the highest level of footy while finishing her final year of school.
- by Carla Jaeger
Carlton’s connector, on and off field: How Adam Saad makes a difference
The dashing Blues’ half-back-flanker helps youngsters off the field and is a pivotal link man at a club aiming for a premiership in 2024.
- by Jon Pierik