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History correctly predicted Melbourne would begin their 2021 premiership defence with a win but does it suggest the Demons can go back-to-back in 2022? Andrew Gigacz investigates.
The Demon dream, so long out of reach, has become a reality. Andrew Gigacz looks back on Melbourne's remarkable 2021 AFL season, which saw the club break a 57-year premiership drought.
Andrew Gigacz takes a look at the footballers who have played for both Fitzroy/Brisbane and South Melbourne/Sydney.
| 5 May 2022
In the wake of last week's St Kilda vs Richmond encounter, Andrew Gigacz takes a look at the footballers who have played for both clubs.
| 25 Mar 2022
The Age's football correspondent Pivot, reports on Fitzroy's Grand Final win over Collingwood in 1922 to claim its seventh VFL premiership.
| 5 Apr 2022
The Herald's Bert Barclay looks at how the foundations of Melbourne's 1939 premiership-winning team were laid in 1933 by 'Checker' Hughes and Percy Page.
| 7 Oct 2021
The Riverine Herald and Table Talk staff writers report on the tragic death of Ted Fleming, former Melbourne and University player in the VFL.
| 5 May 2022
Happy 121st birth to Richmond's Joe Rowe. Born in Long Gully near Bendigo, Rowe played two senior VFL matches as a Tiger in 1924, kicking one goal. — Andrew Gigacz
A look back at the Hawks and Melbourne in the penultimate round of 1964. The result of the match would be the difference between finishing on top of the ladder and missing finals.
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Source: AFL Tables
For a complete summary of the 2022 AFL season, including the fixture, results and ladder, click here.
# | Club | P | Pts | % |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Melbourne | 10 | 40 | 161.72 |
2 | Brisbane | 10 | 32 | 142.95 |
3 | Carlton | 10 | 32 | 114.64 |
4 | Fremantle | 10 | 28 | 128.29 |
5 | St. Kilda | 10 | 28 | 118.06 |
6 | Geelong | 10 | 24 | 124.80 |
7 | Sydney | 10 | 24 | 120.44 |
8 | Richmond | 10 | 24 | 120.42 |
9 | Western Bulldogs | 10 | 20 | 110.67 |
10 | Collingwood | 10 | 20 | 102.67 |
11 | Port Adelaide | 10 | 16 | 103.01 |
12 | Gold Coast | 10 | 16 | 93.58 |
13 | Hawthorn | 10 | 16 | 92.61 |
14 | Greater Western Sydney | 10 | 12 | 86.61 |
15 | Adelaide | 10 | 12 | 80.17 |
16 | Essendon | 10 | 8 | 73.35 |
17 | North Melbourne | 10 | 4 | 53.64 |
18 | West Coast | 10 | 4 | 51.48 |
Kicking off a premiership defence with five wins on the trot is a good thing, yeah? Maybe not, says Gigs.
Andrew Gigacz | 21 Apr 2022
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.
Andrew Gigacz | 24 Mar 2021
A summary of the awards and honours bestowed in the 2020 AFL season, compiled by Andrew Gigacz.
Andrew Gigacz | 7 Dec 2020
Fitzroy Pete, aka Peter Carter has released a book that will warm the cockles of all Lions' fans, young and old.
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Andrew Gigacz presents a summary of the awards and honours bestowed at the conclusion of the 2019 AFL season.
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