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Mathew Stokes

Mathew Stokes

Mathew Stokes is a Larrakia man who played 200 games with Geelong and Essendon. He played in Geelong’s 2007 and 2011 premiership teams.

Saints fans love him, and why wouldn’t they?

How Wanganeen-Milera has made me feel like a fan again

This season needed Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera. The decision he made to stay with the Saints was good for football and a reminder the game’s best elements remain.

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Port Adelaide forward Willie Rioli will return against the Cats on Saturday.

Some sledges might seem benign but should be off limits

I would like to think if it has been spelt out to me that what I am saying to an opponent is affecting him not just as a player but as a person, I would stop.

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Being a professional AFL player can be tough and a life that is not for everyone.

Why the ‘personal issues’ label is doing some AFL players a disservice

A player who is suffering from poor mental health should be given the space to work through their issues, with all the support the AFL system can offer. But if a player’s behaviour is contributing to their issues, clubs should be able to call out that behaviour.

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There is debate over the Welcome to Country.

Welcome to Country at the footy is not the place to push personal views

As an ex-player who now listens to Welcome to Country in the same way as most of the population, I feel it is being overdone.

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On a roll: Sam Mitchell and his Hawks are one happy family.

When it came to footy tipping, my focus was beating Kane Cornes

It’s always nice to have bragging rights over someone with strong football opinions. Here’s how I ended up winning, and who I’m picking in the finals.

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Sam Draper’s experience after he spoke out of turn on a podcast should not discourage players to be themselves

Why personalities like Sam Draper should be celebrated, not gagged

Seeing Sam Draper’s reaction to the crucial decision late in the Bombers’ last-minute win against Adelaide was revealing and hilarious – unless you barracked for the Crows.

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Richmond’s war dance before Dreamtime at the G match

Accusing people of racism in a class action doesn’t seem fair

Former players have every right to address their pain how they see fit and are showing great courage. But I have concerns about the contents of the statement of claim in the class action against the AFL.

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