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Who takes it home? 2021 AFLW Season Preview

21/01/2021 The Inner Sanctum 0

With no premier decided in 2020, it’s time for a new champion to be crowned of the AFL Women’s competition. Who will take home the cup?

Melissa Kuys – Part 2: Scoresby, Knox, and becoming a leader

21/01/2021 Alex Catalano 0

In the second part of this four-part interview series, Mel Kuys talks about her journey to becoming captain of the inaugural Box Hill Hawks.

That belongs in a museum: Robert Shaw giving Tassie footy a home

19/01/2021 Hamish Spence 0

Former Fitzroy and Adelaide coach Robert Shaw is helping connect the Tasmanian football community with pieces of history.

Melissa Kuys – Part 1: Women’s footy before AFLW

19/01/2021 Alex Catalano 0

Speaking to The Inner Sanctum, former Collingwood AFLW player Melissa Kuys talks about her footy career so far over a four-part series.

Justin Sherman – Part 1: The road to the highest level

19/01/2021 James Strebinos 0

Justin Sherman burst on to the AFL scene at just 18-years-old with his electrifying pace and drive forward of centre but by the age of just 25, he was out of the system.

A story of resilience: Ailish Considine’s journey back to West Lakes

19/01/2021 Zac Standish 0

The journey back to the AFLW in season 2021 for Ailish Considine has been harder than most, as she left home to join up with the Crows thousands of kilometres away.

Jason Akermanis – Part 4: The Western Bulldogs

17/01/2021 Jack Hudson 0

In part four of our five-part series, Jason Akermanis reflects on his time at the Western Bulldogs, including his infamous handstand.

Jason Akermanis – Part 3: Highs and Lows

13/01/2021 Jack Hudson 0

In part three of our five-part series with Jason Akermanis, the Brisbane Lions star talks about one of the low moments and one of the all-time great moments.

Hinkley extension the right call

13/01/2021 Jack Hudson 0

Port Adelaide has extended Ken Hinkley’s contract as coach, and there’s plenty of reason to be excited about the future for the supporters.

How the COVID shutdown helped Swans rookie achieve his dream

12/01/2021 Zac Standish 0

After the National Draft, Malachy Carruthers believed his shot at the AFL was over for this year. The Rookie Draft would change his life the very next day.

The new forward in the west of the town

12/01/2021 Tricia Mifsud 0

When Jake Riccardi booted nine goals in his five games for GWS this year, it left many scratching their heads as to why he was overlooked in two AFL Drafts.

Jason Akermanis: Part 2 – The star arrives

11/01/2021 Jack Hudson 0

After surging into the Brisbane Bears midfield, Akermanis would become a force for the Lions. In part two of this five-part series, the 2001 Brownlow Medallist goes through the beginning of his stardom.

A chat with The Rat: John Platten

08/01/2021 Matthew Forrest 0

He’s one of the most decorated footballers of all time – a Magarey Medal, a Brownlow Medal and four premierships. The Rat has a chat with The Inner Sanctum.

Inaugural Port Melbourne VFLW side building a modern club culture

07/01/2021 Alex Catalano 0

Port Melbourne is fielding a VFLW team for the first time ever. The Inner Sanctum has gone inside to see how the new girls on the block are preparing for the inaugural campaign.

Brent Staker – Part 2: Educating the sports community on head knocks

06/01/2021 Tricia Mifsud 0

It was one of the first of its kind witnessed in modern day AFL, the hit to Brent Staker’s head by Barry Hall. 13 years on from the infamous incident, Staker shares on how the hit is still perceived by the sporting community.