Aussie Rules Archives - The Inner Sanctum

Training may have been one of the easiest parts of the week, as Callum Mills dealt with less than ideal preparation ahead of game 100.

Mills not letting mad dash affect preparations for Melbourne milestone

08/05/2021 Thomas Grattan 0

Callum Mills will play his 100th AFL game after an unusual preparation. He’s still ready to take the field despite the changing COVID situation in Sydney.

The birth of a dynasty: Cameron Mooney on that special game against Richmond

07/05/2021 Thomas Grattan 0

Geelong’s round eight clash against Richmond falls around a special anniversary for the club – the weekend a premiership dynasty was born in 2007.

Injuries still a concern but Tigers will ‘ride the bumps’: Hardwick

05/05/2021 Alex Catalano 0

Despite injuries to captain Trent Cotchin and All-Australian defender Dylan Grimes, coach Damien Hardwick is confident in both the depth of his side and returning stars.

The A-Z of the AFL’s Round Seven: Who sailed? Who sunk?

03/05/2021 The Inner Sanctum 0

After another gripping, action-packed round of AFL, several moments stood out across the weekend, as premiership favourites re-emerged, stars rose and fell and fans were locked out of a much

Old meets new and tall meets small for Carlton

02/05/2021 Thomas Grattan 0

Old met new and tall met small in the Carlton forward line today, with the varied forward line helping lead it to victory over Essendon.

‘There’s always growth to be had’: Meg Hutchins on the development of women’s footy

02/05/2021 Alex Catalano 0

The Victorian Women’s Football League is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2021. We speak to Meg Hutchins about the competition and her 250th game.

‘I want to stay in the competition for as long as possible’: Vescio on finding her form and the next generation

27/04/2021 Alex Catalano 0

AFLW leading goalkicker Darcy Vescio enjoyed her best season yet in 2021. Amongst an influx of talented youngsters, she’s not done yet.

‘I need to be a part of this’: Lloyd on his first and last ANZAC Day games

25/04/2021 Alex Catalano 0

Essendon legend Matthew Lloyd watched the first ever ANZAC Day game from the stands in 1995. He would only miss one more before retiring.

Robertson Dev-astating in attack for Lions

24/04/2021 Jasper Chellappah 0

Second year player Deven Robertson played his best game for Brisbane in his side’s 18-point win over Carlton on Saturday afternoon.

Lapses extending to matches for struggling Baggers

24/04/2021 Jasper Chellappah 0

David Teague’s side competed hard against a firing Brisbane outfit, but lapses in the second quarter cost Carlton a vital four points.

Toby Green Celebrates Goal Toby Green kicks his fourth goal against the Dogs

Inexperienced Giants fight hard on a cold Canberra night

24/04/2021 Rory Denis 0

GWS brought the fight to the Dogs on Friday night, coach Leon Cameron pleased with the efforts of both veterans and youngsters alike.

New Bombers captain making the most of every opportunity

23/04/2021 Alex Catalano 0

Essendon VFL co-captain Danny Younan led his young side out for the first time on Saturday afternoon, in what was a challenging but formative experience.

Young Blues pushing for opportunity

23/04/2021 Elly McNerney 0

After some consistent performances in the VFL, there are a few young stars at Carlton pushing for selection this week against Brisbane.

Around the States: April 21

21/04/2021 The Inner Sanctum 0

Catch up on all the weekend’s footy action from across the state leagues all over Australia.

Around the States special: The restructured Victorian Football League is a footy fan’s dream

21/04/2021 Alex Catalano 0

The history of the VFL was on show in the first round of the reformed competition, a celebration of Victorian, New South Wales and Queensland football.