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Andrew Collins

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High Profile Scandals Keep 'em' Coming
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I can’t help but feel a minor sense of dejavu after seeing a recent picture of the now infamous Kimberly Duthie in a swimsuit, now beginning to capitalise on the ‘scandal’ involving both the St.Kilda footballers and the once street savvy Ricky Nixon.   More notably is Ricky Nixon with his ‘larger than life’ reputation in pioneering major player contracts with the AFL and his now sudden (and eminent) downfall.  A case that drew similar attention in a very distant city is New...

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How Many Browns Are There?
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Highlighting the very good work of Jake Niall today this feature appeared in The Age today: SINCE Christmas, Carlton's Setanta O'hAilpin and Levi Casboult have been honing their ruck skills in preparation for a new role triggered by Collingwood's 15th premiership and changes to the interchange rules. Neither O'hAilpin nor Casboult is a conventional ruckman. Casboult, the rookie best known as the inebriated victim of Carlton's ''booze cruise'' of December 2009, has a tall-forward pedigree....

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The Year AFL Went To China
55 394

Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive, able to leap tall men in a single bound, look, up in the sky, it's AFL  footy. In what is bigger than any religion Down Under, AFL Football is making a surprise inroad in the world's most populous country, leaving major codes like the NFL for dead.2010 saw China play host to Australia's biggest sporting code as the Melbourne Demons played the Brisbane Lions in what became a thrilling encounter in Shanghai. What eventuated was...

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The Giants Are Best At Second
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Strategically the Giants are launching in the Sydney market at the right time.  The advantage lies in the inevitable success the recent AFL recruits from the NRL are destined to experience.   Going first, ahead of the GCS would have made for a tough proposition for any first time NRL league player to convert to AFL.  What's transpired will likely support fresh NRL players in converting to AFL or engaging with AFL officials.There are two key reasons In point:Number 1 - no one...

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AFL footballers can out-skill soccer players - VIDEO
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This video went viral in 2009 during a week of support for indigenous players in the AFL. Daniel Motlop provided an incredible insight into his playing style and gives the cameras live footage of literally freakish footy skills which are now folk lore in Australia Football. Motlop, continues to entertain crowds with his natural goal sense - this clip is one to keep and share with your friends.  If you have a similar video of yourself be sure to contact us and we'd be happy to...

Articles: Featured

High Profile Scandals Keep 'em' Coming
42 637

I can’t help but feel a minor sense of dejavu after seeing a recent picture of the now infamous Kimberly Duthie in a swimsuit, now beginning to capitalise on the ‘scandal’ involving both the St.Kilda footballers and the once street savvy Ricky Nixon.   More notably is Ricky Nixon with his ‘larger than life’ reputation in pioneering major player contracts with the AFL and his now sudden (and eminent) downfall.  A case that drew similar attention in a very distant city is New...

AFL footballers can out-skill soccer players - VIDEO
12 489

This video went viral in 2009 during a week of support for indigenous players in the AFL. Daniel Motlop provided an incredible insight into his playing style and gives the cameras live footage of literally freakish footy skills which are now folk lore in Australia Football. Motlop, continues to entertain crowds with his natural goal sense - this clip is one to keep and share with your friends.  If you have a similar video of yourself be sure to contact us and we'd be happy to...

Crazy fan runs onto pitch to steal the World Cup trophy
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Well it takes all kinds of people to frequent the football. This young man tried to capture more than his standing room only ticket allowed by jumping over the fence and snatching the Wolrd Cup Trophy. If it wasn't for the quick minds of the security this could have been very ugly. Check it out.

The Year AFL Went To China
55 394

Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive, able to leap tall men in a single bound, look, up in the sky, it's AFL  footy. In what is bigger than any religion Down Under, AFL Football is making a surprise inroad in the world's most populous country, leaving major codes like the NFL for dead.2010 saw China play host to Australia's biggest sporting code as the Melbourne Demons played the Brisbane Lions in what became a thrilling encounter in Shanghai. What eventuated was...

Behind-the-scenes - Sports Illustrated calender shoot
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Although this feature is dated 2009 it remains relevant because simply it deserves more attention. It's not often we get a sneak peak into the making of the Sports Illustrated calender shoot. Soak this up ladies and gentlemen.

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