AFL

Putting the pieces together

Martin Flanagan Thirst for knowledge and chance to positively influence young lives help to drive Brad Scott's coaching career.

Who is Dane Swan?

Martin Flanagan Approaching his 200th game, he is a decorated (in more ways than one) player who's had his share of controversies.

Culture not simply a word

Martin Flanagan There's a lot of things in the world to get upset about, to take brave stands for and against.

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No normal mindset at Fremantle

Martin Flanagan Ross Lyon has created an 'abnormal' culture of hardness at the Dockers.

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Reaching new frontiers

Martin Flanagan This week, the AFL had a meeting of the players billed as its 'multicultural ambassadors'.

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Dons the love of Killer's life

Martin Flanagan I haven't reached John Kilby before he introduces himself and reaches for my hand, saying, ''John Kilby, Martin. The players call me 'Killer'.

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A balanced approach to life and a game out of balance

Martin Flanagan Richmond's Daniel Jackson says he has never known what he wanted to do with his life.

Cut program inspired cultural unity

Martin Flanagan The ABC's decision to axe the Marngrook Footy Show is regrettable.

Trying times with a team that wasn't very good

Martin Flanagan If tanking charges are proven, a grey issue will turn into one that's black and white.

Legend of Jonathan Brown

Martin Flanagan Not all great players are great personalities. The Brisbane Lions captain is both.

A man's man and coach's coach

Martin Flanagan John Kennedy's actions on and off the field were backed by words of wisdom.

In the shadow of the rock

Martin Flanagan Mutitjulu football ground has one of the best backdrops, if not the best backdrop, in Australia.

Born to lead

Martin Flanagan A strong-minded kid has grown into one of the AFL's finest captains, a formidable competitor but a man still strongly bonded with his home town.

A new turn on Jurrah's journey

Martin Flanagan Like that of Aboriginal painter Albert Namatjira, the story of Liam Jurrah runs at two levels.

Sitting pretty for the run home

Martin Flanagan The Tigers have more supporters who go to the footy dressed up and in costume than any other club.

Elite band cool, calm and quick

Martin Flanagan None of Carlton's Three Amigos mind being called The Three Amigos.

Swan nest's star hatchlings

Martin Flanagan Three years ago, I sat on Bondi beach with the Sydney player known simply as LRT.

AFL

Jurrah gone, but not leaving Demons

Martin Flanagan Liam Jurrah's season appears to be over after reports emerged today that he has left Victoria and is living with relatives in Adelaide.

Football

Jurrah's gone but career 'not over'

Martin Flanagan Liam Jurrah's AFL season is over, but his manager and the Demons say his career is not.