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Jeff Farmer
Deadly Vibe Issue 112 June 2006 Farmer’s 400 Jeff Farmer adds another special milestone to his long list of achievements. During his 10 seasons in the AFL, Jeff Farmer has proven himself to be one of the most instinctive and exciting goal kickers around. After breaking the 200 game barrier earlier this season, he has […]
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Andrew Krakouer
Deadly Vibe Issue 80 October 2003 A Krakouer of a year At only 20, Andrew Krakouer has already overcome more pressure than most players will encounter in their whole careers. Thanks to his last name (Andrew’s father Jim Krakouer and uncle Phil Krakouer are AFL legends), the expectations on Andrew when he arrived at the […]
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Danyle Pearce
The Real Deal Deadly Vibe Issue 117, November 2006 While his career is only just getting started, exciting young footballer Danyle Pearce is already running out of room on his mantelpiece. Two years ago, Danyle Pearce was overlooked in the 2004 AFL draft despite topping the 20-metre sprint, agility run and running vertical jump tests. […]
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Andrew McLeod
Deadly Vibe Issue 80 October 2003 A good old knees-up Andrew McLeod started the season in familiar territory, winning the Michael Tuck Medal for Player of the Match in the final of the Wizard Home Loans Cup against Collingwood. After already winning two Best on Field awards in the Crows’ back-to-back grand final wins in […]
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Michael O’Loughlin – The New Ambassador
Story: Michael O’Loughlin Michael O’Loughlin knows what footy practice and learning to read have in common. The Swans star talks to Deadly Vibe about signing up as the latest Literacy and Numeracy Ambassador. High-profile footballer Michael O’Loughlin remembers very well the consequences of not doing his homework when he was a child. “No homework, no […]
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Lance Frankin
Deadly Vibe Issue 105, November 2005 The Natural In a sport already bursting at the seams with talented young players, one rookie stood above the pack in 2005. The quality of talent breaking into the AFL in the modern game is at such a high level that when a club’s top draft-pick gears up for […]
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Daen Lomas
Deadly Vibe Issue 102 August 2005 Only the Beginning At just 15 years of age, this young fella is already on his way to AFL glory. With more young Aboriginal players breaking though to the AFL every year, it’s quite obvious that the level of Indigenous talent in the national sport is only going to […]
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The Demons
Deadly Vibe Issue 98 April 2005 Unfinished Business Three fellas from the Territory are on the trail of premiership glory. Aaron Davey couldn’t have dreamed of a more spectacular beginning to an AFL career. Last season, the then-23-year-old debutant exploded out of the Demons’ rookie list to become one of the AFL’s most promising young […]
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Robbie Ahmatt
Sydney Swans Star Surfs it Up Hitting it out this summer is Sydney Swans star Robbie Ahmat, who’s well known for having kicked the goal of the year in the 2000 AFL season. Robbie is currently undertaking some extreme boxing training this summer, consisting of punching the bag, skipping and plenty of sit-ups and push-ups. […]
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Cory McGrath
Deadly Vibe Issue 66 August 2002 Stealth Bomber Cory McGrath has been playing at the senior level since the beginning of last year. In that time he’s managed to impress selectors and coach alike with his fast pace and solid defensive skills. Born in Northam, Western Australia in 1979, Cory has Wongi heritage and grew […]
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Jason Rowe
Deadly Vibe Issue 74 April 2003 Jason Roe is a very excited young man these days. He has signed a one-year contract with his favourite footy team. “I always wanted to play with Collingwood,” he said. “As a kid I barracked for the Western Bulldogs until Mark West retired and ever since then I supported […]
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Ashley Sampi
Deadly Vibe Issue 91 September 2004 The Eagle soars Making it in the AFL takes constant improvement and development. And for a young player with all the potential in the world, living up to expectations and performing at the highest level week in, week out can be a real test of character and talent. One […]
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Football Injuries
Football is one of Australia’s most-loved sports. Being such a high-contact sport, football brings with it many player injuries. Injuries commonly associated with football occur to the head and the upper and lower limbs, as well as over-use injuries. Injuries common in rugby league and rugby union include those to the lower and upper limbs, […]
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Leon Davis
Leon Davis: Collingwood MagpiesGuernsey Number:1Date of Birth: 17/6/81Height: 178cmWeight: 75kg Leon burst on to the AFL scene last season and didn’t take long to prove that he could cut it at the highest level.What stands out the most about Leon is his speed. His coach Michael Broadbridge says he has never coached a faster player.“There […]
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Marlon Motlop
New Sensations The recent 2007 AFL draft saw a new batch of young Indigenous footballers graduate into the nation’s elite football league. Deadly Vibe profiles this year’s top Indigenous draftees. Cyril Rioli Boasting an enviable footballing pedigree (he is the nephew of AFL legends Maurice Rioli and Michael Long), Cyril Rioli entered the draft with […]
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Nathan Blacklock
Deadly Vibe Issue 94 December 2004 Always a Tingha boy After nine spectacular seasons in the NRL, Nathan Blacklock is about to take his try-scoring feats overseas as he prepares to line up with Hull in the English Super League. But before Nathan heads to the United Kingdom, he will first spend a month back […]
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