July 2020 - The Inner Sanctum

Footy’s in the blood: John Butcher

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From growing up to country Victoria to being a top 10 draft pick and now back in the SANFL with Central District, John Butcher’s football journey has been anything but normal.

Glenn Manton’s sliding doors moment

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Glenn Manton won a premiership at Carlton and was almost a part of Essendon’s 1993 success. Yet, missing the latter is something he’d never change.

Beyond his years: Adelaide’s captain of the future

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In only two games as stand-in captain, Crows’ young defender Tom Doedee has already shown the qualities of a true captain of the future.

The Saints are marching in

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St Kilda now sits in third spot in the AFL ladder, but how have they climbed into the top four in this rollercoaster season?

Behind Bucks’ desire to be the best

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Nathan Buckley has always had the desire to be the best. Former Port champion Tim Ginever reflects on the Collingwood coach from his time at Alberton in 1992.

Ex-coach Rehn remembers late Shane Tuck

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Former West Adelaide coach Shaun Rehn said the late Shane Tuck left a huge mark on the Bloods in his 12 months at the club and he’ll be sorely missed.

The man behind the 52: Shaun Rehn

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From a farm in Arno Bay, Shaun Rehn made his way into the AFL on the inaugural Adelaide Crows list. The towering ruckman was one of the most underrated players to grace the game across a decade of football.

Matt Russell recounts THAT basketball brawl

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Just over two years ago, one of Australia’s leading basketball commentators Matt Russell partnered Boomers Basketball legend Shane Heal to call what should have been a stock standard FIBA World

Fantasy-land

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There’s a large cohort of die-hard rugby league fans who partake in Fantasy Football each year – a game designed to test out would-be coaches and how well they know

Son of a gun ready to make an impact

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Joe Stimson arrived at Belmore full of excitement and ready to earn his spot in the famous blue and white – 2020 was going to be his year. Given an

Millie Boyle’s whirlwind year

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As the world came to grips with the COVID-19 lockdowns earlier this year, injured Brisbane Broncos, Blues and Jillaroos prop Millie Boyle wanted to make most of a tough situation – and it may have helped fast track her return to the field.

Dakota Kai: New Zealand’s wrestling star

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Dakota Kai has wrestled all over the world, from home in New Zealand to Australia to Japan and is now at the top of the wrestling industry, the WWE.

Sole captaincy agrees with Tom Jonas

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Port Adelaide captain Tom Jonas has taken his game to a new level since taking the number one guernsey.

Holding the ball: The AFL’s big headache

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The ‘holding the ball’ rule continues to cause headaches among the AFL, its fans, umpires and community. But, why?

Carlton’s Jack of all trades

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Carlton picked up Jack Martin for free from the Gold Coast Suns, and right now, he’s showing why he’s the recruit of the season.