AFL

Five years ago guidelines were established to help Indigenous AFL recruits throughout their careers. But with little being done, a group of ex-players has now decided to turn words into actions.

GWS Giants’ Rory Lobb on making the finals again and the taxing workload that goes into playing in the AFL.

Port Adelaide’s Brendon Ah Chee on his unusual surname and improving the Indigenous space in the AFL.

Finally granted a league of their own, female Australian Rules players now have the chance of professional progression through the sport. The fans are onboard, but will the dollars – and the skills – follow?

GWS Giants defender Nick Haynes ahead of his team’s qualifying final against the Sydney Swans.

Melbourne Demons midfielder Aaron Vandenberg on the benefits of his late start in the big league.

Meet the AFL’s first female field umpire.

Late-bloomer Lee Spurr on hitting his straps with the Fremantle Dockers.

His stellar career has lately been dogged by controversy, but Adam Goodes retires as a proud Indigenous man calling out his code’s racist underbelly.

Ahead of this weekend’s exhibition match at the MCG, Demons captain Daisy Pearce talks about the growing appeal of women’s Aussie Rules.