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Ablett's wise words give young Cat confidence

Geelong wingman Ollie Dempsey will lean on mentor Gary Ablett's advice when he lines up on a wing in the grand final against the Brisbane Lions.

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Ablett injury that set Suns back 11 years

Current Suns player Bodhi Uwland was in the stands when Gary Ablett Jnr was tackled on a wing in 2014, a moment that's taken the club years to recover from.

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From the Pocket: AFL players are taught to conquer their fears but some need saving from themselves

Port Adelaide’s Darcy Byrne-Jones was doing what was expected of him when running back with the flight of the ball, but the time has come for a step change

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Pickett played an Ablett-like game, say dazzled Demons

Melbourne dynamo Kysaiah Pickett will loom large on Anzac Eve following a performance rated by Demons coaches as one of the best in recent memory.

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Ashcrofts know how hard it is to win an AFL flag

Marcus Ashcroft, a three-time Brisbane premiership player, will be at the MCG with his family to watch eldest son Will play in his first grand final.

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From the Pocket: Jason Dunstall was the most unlikely champion but became more than a legend

Hawthorn full forward had unique strengths suited to a particular era that led to him being inducted as a Legend in the Australian Football Hall of Fame

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Liverpool's best homegrown players ever

A look at the greatest talents produced by the Reds over the years

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'Seen a lot': Uwland's mission to take Suns over edge

Suns ruckman and co-captain Jarrod Witts will miss the clash with Essendon, who are attempting to become the first team to win on the Gold Coast this season.

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Dimma and Des: Coast coaches tackle Glitter Strip curse

Damien Hardwick will begin his tenure as Gold Coast Suns coach, before Des Hasler does the same at the Titans on a seismic Saturday for pro sport in the city.

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As legendary Ablett sues over brain damage, the calls grow to prevent concussion in sport

Australian sporting legends are taking a stand, but more awareness around brain injuries is necessary to move forward on CTE.

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Ablett Sr speaks of concussion toll from AFL career

AFL great Gary Ablett Sr says he has suffered significant brain damage and has contacted prominent concussion campaigner Peter Jess about his health issues.

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Liverpool hero was abused in the streets after Everton transfer which saw Graeme Souness fooled by Howard Kendall

Gary Ablett was an under-appreciated figure during Liverpool’s triumphs of the late 1980s and was scapegoated by sections of the Anfield crowd as the club’s early 90s decline set in before crossing Stanley Park to join Everton and helping the Blues to Wembley glory to carve a unique place for…

Liverpool Echo

The 10 best AFL grand finals of the last 50 years – sorted

Ahead of this year’s final on Saturday, Jonathan Horn looks back over 50 years of VFL and AFL to pick the most memorable, heartbreaking and exciting games

The Guardian - AU

The league convert, the kick after the siren and the end of the streak — the Gold Coast Suns' Cairns comeback win over Richmond, 10 years on

Before Noah Anderson's fairytale finish for the Suns over the Tigers in the comeback at Carrara, there was Karmichael Hunt and the comeback at Cazaly's — 10 years ago today. Andrew McGarry looks back at a day of footy drama in Cairns.

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Franklin has Gary Ablett's mark in sight

Veteran Sydney forward Lance Franklin needs three more goals to become the fifth most prolific goalkicker in VFL/AFL history.

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Tim Kelly doing a Gary Ablett at Eagles

The form of Tim Kelly has been a rare shining light at West Coast this season, with the team on an eight-match losing run ahead of their clash with Geelong.

Liverpool Echo

Liverpool let Rafa Benitez signing who played for Spain slip through their fingers for just £2.5m

Mikel San Jose would play over 300 times in La Liga and represent Spain but was sold by Liverpool on this day in 2010 without ever making an appearance

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Swans star Franklin kicks 1000th AFL goal

Spectators have streamed onto the SCG after Sydney superstar Lance Franklin became just the sixth VFL/AFL player to kick 1000 career goals.

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