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Chris Johnson
Deadly Vibe Issue 98 April 2005 Best in the Business He’s got the experience, he’s got the skill – Chris Johnson is the pride of the Lions The Brisbane Lions can feel confident in another successful season with a player like Chris Johnson on their side. Originally a forward and renowned goalsneak, in 2000 Chris […]
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Lionel Proctor
Bulking up this summer is Richmond Tigers half-forward Lionel Proctor, who says he’s got a big job of bumping up his weight for next year’s AFL season. “I’m not a very big guy, so over the summer I’m eating a lot more food than usual and pumping more weights in the gym than most of […]
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Garry Dhurrkay
Deadly Vibe Issue 103 September 2005 Tragedy in Northern Territory Legendary AFL player and respected Indigenous leader of the Marngarr Community in Arnhem Land, Gary Dhurrkay was tragically killed in a car accident on Sunday, August 21. The former Fremantle and Kangaroos forward was not only respected by his teammates and his community for his […]
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Adam Goodes
All about Adam Deadly Vibe Issue 117, November 2006 Swans’ Best and Fairest, the Skilton Medal, a Grand Final appearance and a second Brownlow – 2006 was all about Adam Goodes. When the final siren of the 2006 Grand Final sounded, Adam Goodes fell to his hands and knees onto the MCG turf, overwhelmed with […]
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Graham Johncock
Deadly Vibe Issue 67 September 2002 This time last year Graham Johncock was playing footy for Port Adelaide Magpies in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL).
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Nathan Lovett-Murray
Also on the rookie list in 2001 is Collingwood Magpies youngster Nathan Lovett-Murray. At just 18 years of age and fresh out of high school, he’s keen to get his taste of first-grade football this season. Nathan has played in the TAC Cup, Australia’s most elite under-18 competition, with the North Ballarat Rebels, and late […]
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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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