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The Barrier Miner and the Adelaide Advertiser report on the untimely death of Tom Green, one of Norwood's earliest players.
The West Australian reports on the workplace death of William "Digger" Thomas, a premiership player with East Perth and one of his state's finest centremen.
The Argus reports on the death of one of its own football reporters, Donald MacDonald - aka Observer - a stalwart of the paper for 50 years.
The Mornington and Dromana Standard reports on the death of Jack Conway, a fine Australian cricketer and an early champion footballer and captain at Carlton.
The Record reports on the death of Roy Park, fine footballer with University, Melbourne and Footscray, and a famous first class cricketer.
The Argus reports on the death of Fitzroy champion Jim Grace, who played in three premierships with the Maroons.
Broken Hill's Barrier Miner reports on the death of Mick Grace, a champion footballer with both Fitzroy and Carlton, at the young age of 37.
The Launceston Examiner reports on the death of Stan McKenzie, prominent player with Launceston and Carlton and one of Tasmania's finest athletes.
Jack Worrall of the Australasian reports on the death, in March 1925, of an Essendon champion of the 1880s, Charles 'Commotion' Pearson.
The Advocate reports on the death of Terry Ogden, formerly of Melbourne and Carlton at a tragically young age. He passed away just days before his 24th birthday in 1935.
The Canberra Times (ACT) reports on the death of former Manuka captain-coach Pat Moroney. Known as 'The Fox', he was one of Canberra's great football servants.
The Referee (NSW) reports on the death of NSW football pioneer Harry Hedger. An old opponent gives his tribute.
The Daily News (WA) reports on the death of ex-Subiaco star Jim Ahearne, struck by a car in August 1942 while serving as a private in the army.
The Kalgoorlie Western Argus reports on the death of Dave Barry, late of North Fremantle, ex-South Melbourne premiership player, hit by a train in 1913.
The Sporting Globe reports on the death of Les Witto of Carlton due to complications arising from a broken arm in a match against Geelong. The Barrier Miner reports on the inquest.
The Argus reports on the death of Alexander McCracken, a founder of and early player for the Essendon Football Club, and the first president of the VFL.
The Argus, and Sporting Globe, report on the tragic death of recently retired Hawthorn player, Norm Collins.
Hec de Lacy of the Sporting Globe reports on the death, in Sydney, of Essendon star forward Paddy Shea, an early exponent of the 'check side'. Teammate, Len Bowe, had a few weeks earlier.
The Kalgoorlie Miner reports on the death of former goldfields, West Perth, and Carlton player, Fred Rolfe, who died on Boulder aged 43 in 1916.
Jack Worrall, of the Australasian, pays tribute to an old adversary from the 1880s, Alf 'Dolph' Berry of Ballarat and Carlton, who died in 1921.
Jack Worrall of the Australasian reports on the death, in Mexico City in December 1924, of a Melbourne champion of the 1870s, E.W. 'Toppy' Longden.
The Chronicle reports on the death of Norwood champion Phil Robin, killed in action at Gallipoli on 28 April 1915 having, with Arthur Blackburn, reached further inland than any other Australian.
Jack Worrall of the Australasian reports on the death, aged 48, of his old protege at Carlton, Frank 'Silver' Caine, a great player from the most successful era for the club.
Jim Blake of the Sporting Globe reports on the death aged 41, and fine playing career of former Richmond forward, Doug Strang, a member of one of the great footballing families.
The Chronicle reports on the death of former Sturt player, George Sharp Jnr, who died whilst on business in Melbourne. Sharp was one of four brothers who turned out for the Double Blues.
Kicking off a premiership defence with five wins on the trot is a good thing, yeah? Maybe not, says Gigs.
Men's AFL is back, and so is Micro Noises. Andrew Gigacz looks at Hawthorn's one-point win and invokes Mozart to describe Gold Coast's AFLW loss.
Media Release: Eight new members have been inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame.
In response to a question from a fan, Andrew Gigacz looks at past V/AFL teams that have flown out of the blocks before falling short of finals.
On this day 22 years ago, Geelong thrashed St Kilda at Kardinia Park by 122 points. That margin remains the greatest in any of the 80 V/AFL matches played on April 21. — Andrew Gigacz
Today's Carlton vs GWS match will be the 17th meeting of the two sides for premiership points. Of the previous 16 matches, the Giants won 10 and the Blues six. — Andrew Gigacz
ESS 12.13 (85) | COLL 12.13 (85) Round 7
GOALS Essendon: Langford 4; Wright 2; Stringer, Jones, Parish, Draper, A. Davey, Martin Collingwood: Mihocek 3; Elliott 2; Hoskin-Elliott, N. Daicos, Lipinski, Schultz, J. Daicos, Harrison, McCreery BEST - AFL.COM.AU (Sarah Black) Essendo ..
GWS 17.11 (113) | BRIS 8.11 (59) Round 7
GOALS Greater Western Sydney: Brown, Riccardi 3; Jones, Perryman, Thomas 2; Cadman, Green, Hogan, Kelly, O'Halloran| Brisbane: Cameron, Rayner 2; Fletcher, Fort, Lohmann, McCarthy BEST - AFL.COM.AU (Alison O'Connor) Greater Western Sydney ..
RICH 5.12 (42) | MELB 13.7 (85) Round 7
GOALS Richmond: M.Rioli 2; Lefau, Martin, Bolton, Melbourne: Turner 3; Fritsch, Pickett, Laurie 2; van Rooyen, Gawn, Windsor, Petracca BEST - AFL.COM.AU (Gemma Bastiani) Richmond: Lefau, Broad, Dow, Hopper, Baker Melbourne: Lever, G ..
NTH 10.8 (68) | HAW 17.11 (113) Round 6
GOALS North Melbourne: Curtis, Larkey 3; Ford, Simpkin, Drury, Tucker Hawthorn: Moore 4; Ginnivan, Chol, Amon, Meek 2; Gunston, Weddle, Morrison, Macdonald, Maginness BEST - AFL.COM.AU (Sophie Welsh) North Melbourne: Sheezel, Xerri, Curtis, Dav ..
SYD 17.8 (110) | SUNS 8.9 (57) Round 6
GOALS Sydney: Amartey 4, Papley 3, Hayward 2, McDonald 2, Wicks 2, Heeney, Grundy, Jordon, McInerney, Warner Gold Coast: King 2, Anderson, Clohesy, Fiorini, Humphrey, Miller, Walter BEST - AFL.COM.AU (Martin Pegan) Sydney: Grundy, Heeney, ..
WCE 16.9 (105) | FREO 10.8 (68) Round 6
GOALS West Coast: Waterman 5; Reid 3; Darling 2; Chesser, Cripps, Long, Maric, Jack Williams, Yeo Fremantle: Jackson, Sturt, Treacy 2; Emmett, Johnson, Sharp, Walters BEST - AFL.COM.AU (Nathan Schmook) West Coast: Reid, Yeo, Waterman, ..
BRIS 4.13 (37) | GEEL 9.9 (63) Round 6
GOALS Brisbane: Zorko 2; McCarthy, Berry Geelong: O. Henry, Stengle 2; Bowes, O'Connor, Close, Parfitt BEST - AFL.COM.AU (Michael Whiting) Brisbane: Zorko, Berry, Answerth, Wilmot, Dunkley, Lester Geelong: Guthrie, Stengle, Holmes, Bruhn, Dun ..
CARL 17.15 (117) | GWS 15.8 (98) Round 6
GOALS Carlton: McKay, De Koning, Curnow 3; E. Hollands, Durdin 2; Owies, Kennedy, O. Hollands, Cottrell Greater Western Sydney: Riccardi, Kelly, Hogan 3; Bedford 2; Peatling, Daniels, Cadman, Buckley BEST - AFL.COM.AU (Sarah Black) Carlto ..
COLL 17.21 (123) | PORT 12.9 (81) Round 6
GOALS Collingwood: Lipinski 4; Mihocek 3; Hoskin-Elliott, Schulz, Cox 2; McInnes, McCreery, Elliott, Hill Port Adelaide: Georgiades 3; Powell-Pepper, Marshall 2; Mead, Horne-Francis, Butters, Burton, Bergman BEST - AFL.COM.AU (Josh Gabelic ..