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First woman to umpire at AFL grand final

Will Brodie Goal umpire Chelsea Roffey will this Saturday become the first woman to officiate at an AFL grand final.

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Grand final week news, day two: Watson's humble beginnings

Will Brodie Tim Watson reveals the inauspicious footballing origins of the 2012 Brownlow Medal winner, his son Jobe.

Live coverage, AFL grand final parade

Will Brodie Experienced, relaxed grand final combatants revel in wet parade in front of a rugged-up horde of fans.

Live AFL grand final: Hawthorn v Sydney

Edited by Scott Spits and Will Brodie Follow all the build-up to Australia's biggest sporting event, then the much-anticipated game itself.

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Some fans endorse Kennett's call for Clarkson's sacking

Will Brodie Many accused Jeff Kennett of suffering from "relevance deprivation syndrome", but some Hawks fans agreed that the coach was to blame for Hawthorn not beating Geelong

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It's about the team, not me, says Malthouse

Matt Murnane and Will Brodie Carlton coach Mick Malthouse says it is imperative he coaches 'without emotion' against his old team Collingwood on Sunday, as the countdown to the match took an awkward twist on Thursday.

List analysis: St Kilda

Will Brodie The Saints have plenty of options up front, but an unsettled defence as they enter 2013.

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List analysis: Sydney

Will Brodie The premiers have enough youthful stars to keep them in contention.

Evans named as new AFL football operations manager

Will Brodie Mark Evans to replace Adrian Anderson as league's football operations manager.

Football fans, keep up the fluids and plan your pre-season

Will Brodie AFL season is longer than ever and only meticulously curated ignorance will save you from overkill.

Footy Show's Sam Newman slams Nine bosses

Will Brodie Memo Channel Nine executives: If you want to keep your long-time linchpin Sam Newman from savaging your network, it might pay to give The Footy Show a little more love at your season launch.

Suns hope to see a Blight new dawn

Jared Lynch, Caroline Wilson and Will Brodie Dual Adelaide premiership coach will now oversee Suns coach Guy McKenna.

Live coverage, Hawthorn v Adelaide

Will Brodie The high-flying, well rested Hawks are hot favourites to make the grand final at the expense of the young, injury-hit Crows.

Late Brownlow money for Mitchell, Kennedy

Will Brodie You would think they were horses parading in the mounting yard, and good judges had seen a good coat, a spritely step or a gleaming eye that convinced them a plunge was timely.

McGuire lashes out on MCG ticket sales

Will Brodie Collingwood president Eddie McGuire says he is sick of the AFL trying to "steal" his club's members, after many AFL members with Collingwood or Hawthorn club support packages missed out on tickets to...

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Footy loses McCarthy, a player starting to make his mark

Will Brodie A rangy midfielder who was often dangerous around goal, John McCarthy played 18 games in four seasons with Collingwood.

Fasolo, Reid commit to Magpies

Will Brodie Dynamic small forward Alex Fasolo, 20, and key backman Ben Reid, 23, announce they are contracted for a further two years with the Magpies.

Live coverage, Geelong v St Kilda

Will Brodie The Cats and Saints meet in a crucial round 21 clash at Etihad Stadium that will help determine the make-up of the final eight.

Live coverage, Hawthorn v Geelong

Will Brodie A genuine blockbuster kicks off round 19, with arch-rivals Geelong and Hawthorn battling for pride and top eight positions.