Cheryl Critchley is a Richmond member and former AFL Fans Association president.
It’s a mug’s game, but there are tactics that can give you an edge in tipping AFL that will make your water cooler conversations much more enjoyable this season.
Not everyone is happy with the way matches will be scheduled and divided between free-to-air and pay TV with current broadcasters Channel 7 and Foxtel.
Despite footy fans’ undying support during two years of COVID interruptions, the AFL Commission may opt for a twilight grand final - against fans’ wishes.
The sight of the crowd streaming onto the ground after Buddy Franklin kicked his 1000th goal was a reminder of all that is great about footy.