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Sport

Sport November 3, 2020

What makes a cross-code athlete? Why elite athletes are jumping to women’s football

As the AFLW Draft wound up in early October, another group of players from elite sporting backgrounds have found their way to the top level of Women’s Football, Alex Docherty reports.

Sport October 7, 2020

No regrets: AFL champion says he can hold his head up high

Sport October 2, 2020

From Gaelic football to Aussie Rules: rising star keeps her eye on the ball

Q & A, Sport October 2, 2020

Perseverance is key: Greg Baum’s advice for aspiring sports reporters

Sport, Top Stories September 15, 2020

Waste of time or huge step forward: the battle for women’s sport

Sport September 2, 2020

Disappointed but grateful: AFLW young gun pins her hopes on getting back to normal

Sport August 29, 2020

When fans turn their backs: The trouble with A-League

Sport July 14, 2020

All abilities cricket leads player to senior competition

Sport, Top Stories July 1, 2020

The Facebook Page Fighting Back Against AFLW Trolls

Sport May 21, 2020

Let us get back to work: women’s sport ready for the challenges ahead

Sport December 2, 2019

Footy clubs still missing goals for female players

Profiles, Sport December 2, 2019

Back in a beloved Z

Sport December 2, 2019

Super leagues lead in grassroots basketball

Sport November 30, 2019

Gender strides, still a long way to go

Sport November 25, 2019

Pressures mount for aspiring AFL recruits

November 3, 2020 November 3, 2020

What makes a cross-code athlete? Why elite athletes are jumping to women’s football

As the AFLW Draft wound up in early October, another group of players from elite sporting backgrounds have found their way to the top level of Women’s Football, Alex Docherty reports.

October 7, 2020 October 7, 2020

No regrets: AFL champion says he can hold his head up high

Brett Deledio’s celebrated AFL career encompassed triumph and tragedy. He says he simply always did his best. Alex Miller reports

October 2, 2020 October 2, 2020

From Gaelic football to Aussie Rules: rising star keeps her eye on the ball

Aisling McCarthy’s life changed at 3am during one long night in Ireland – it was the moment her name was called out for the AFLW draft on the other side of the world. Alex Docherty reports.

October 2, 2020 October 2, 2020

Perseverance is key: Greg Baum’s advice for aspiring sports reporters

“If you really love writing and you’re prepared to knock on doors until your knuckles are sore, then persevere.” Greg Baum, chief sports columnist and associate editor at The Age, speaks to Jack Bennett.

September 15, 2020 January 4, 2021

Waste of time or huge step forward: the battle for women’s sport

Equality in sport is no pie in the sky ideal. Eddie Russell talks to two advocates for a fairer future.

September 2, 2020 September 2, 2020

Disappointed but grateful: AFLW young gun pins her hopes on getting back to normal

St Kilda youngster Nicola Xenos is learning to deal with the lack of football as the virus continues to affect sport. Alex Docherty reports.

August 29, 2020 September 2, 2020

When fans turn their backs: The trouble with A-League

Booming support at grassroots level is not translating into crowds for A-League games. Thomas Francis looks at what’s gone wrong, and some potential solutions.

July 14, 2020 July 14, 2020

All abilities cricket leads player to senior competition

Playing in the local disability competition has provided a Shepparton man with the confidence to participate in senior cricket. Jemima Nash reports.

July 1, 2020 July 1, 2020

The Facebook Page Fighting Back Against AFLW Trolls

A diehard fan of the AFL Women’s competition is taking a stand on social media against trolls on the internet. Alex Docherty reports.

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