AFL

Footscray fans protest the proposal to merger the club with Fitzroy in 1989.

The Bulldogs saved themselves in 1989. They also saved North, Richmond and the Saints

The Western Bulldogs will be full of joy on Friday night when they celebrate their centenary, but it wasn’t that long ago their financial woes meant the AFL wanted their doors closed.

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by Jon Pierik

Michael Voss at the lectern on Wednesday.

AFL Briefing

Voss at the lectern: Carlton coach’s rally cry after round one shock

by Andrew Wu and Jon Pierik

The Blues will welcome spearhead Charlie Curnow back into their forward line.

Curnow returns for MCG blockbuster: AFL expert tips and teams for round two

Opinion

Too late to the intersection: Why Jackson Archer had to be banned

by Jake Niall

Money Talks

Victorian clubs weigh up bold plays on Harley Reid

by Marc McGowan and Peter Ryan

Insight & Analysis

Victorian clubs weigh up bold plays on Harley Reid

Victorian clubs are already considering what they may need to give up in draft capital to secure Harley Reid if he attempts to leave the Eagles with one year left on his contract. There’s news around Kysaiah Pickett and Toby Bedford, too.

Marc McGowan and Peter Ryan

Why this young superstar knocked back $18 million and a home loan

He signed with GWS on the eve of the season for $4.5 million over four years, which will take him to the eve of the 2030 season when he becomes a free agent.

Caroline Wilson

Football columnist for The Age

How the AFL stole Saturday night

Forget the tradition of firing up the barbie and warming the telly on Saturday. No one in Victoria can watch live AFL footy on that day unless they pay, but lucky us, we get more football – on Thursday nights.

Tony Wright

Associate editor and special writer

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MC Labour was a major sponsor of Carlton’s AFLW side for years.

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‘Club does not act on allegations’: Blues won’t cut ties with MC Labour

The embattled construction company is a former long-time sponsor and current business associate of the Blues, pouring millions of dollars into the club over the past two decades.