Ryan Daniels
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Sports Presenter @ Seven News. Radio @ Triple M. Column in The West on Saturdays. Podcast: Hard Ball Gets. Need an MC or got a tip? DM or [email protected]
Perth, WA
Joined June 2011
Two new faces for @freodockers tomorrow. Treacy, Chapman. It's understood they'll drive to the game in a fast car. Not sorry.
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Throw your rocks, that’s fair 👍🏼. I stand by the original story. Lachie Neale & @brisbanelions have both confirmed he was weighing up his future, considering a trade back to WA. It was right, and now it’s evolved. Pressure and noise potentially brought on a change of heart.
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Ok @PAFC. Here's what you need to do. Wear the bars in the Showdown (essentially forfeiting the 4 points), then win. Would be one of the most goosebump-inducing footy moments we've seen - something your supporters would revere for decades and immediately become folklore.
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Breaking. Lachie Neale is weighing up his playing future - and looks set to request a trade from the @brisbanelions back to the @freodockers. It’s understood Neale and wife Jules are keen to raise their family in WA. @7AFL @7NewsPerth.
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Scott Pendlebury, about to play game 400, has NEVER played an AFL game at Kardinia Park or in Tassie. Throw in Alice Springs, Cairns, Canberra, Ballarat and Darwin. Must be nice!*. *No shade on Pendles - superb player - but that's crazy!. (Credit @Markedw for the heads up).
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This is clinical from @freodockers. Even more impressive when you consider the plane they arrived in didn't have any business class seats.
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My thoughts - Daisy Pearce is a genuine star for @7AFL. Brilliant analysis, in the moment, and without hesitation. She's becoming our version of Doris Burke.
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For personal reasons, @WestCoastEagles forward Rioli is being respectfully referred to as Junior Rioli for the foreseeable future, following the passing of his father. This is common practice in indigenous culture. @7NewsPerth.
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Jack Darling clearly underdone. If only there was a way he could've done a full pre-season.
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Chad Warner back in Perth for off-season break. Had dinner at Nobu Saturday night. Believe he had the black cod with miso. Sources suggest he may’ve also had the yellowtail sashimi. Huge. 😉.
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I’m told around 45,000 tickets have already been sold for Dreamtime in Perth clash between @essendonfc and @Richmond_FC at @OptusStadium. In just a few hours. Incredible.
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The @WestCoastEagles were slammed for their attitude toward the first hub in 2020 (rightly so). Today, they faced bigger hurdles than any club has during COVID - no whining, no excuses, just got on with it and produced an impressive, gutsy performance. Credit where its due.
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People who throw racist attacks on social media - particularly at children - are pure scum. They want attention, but they deserve condemnation. If you see that cute picture of Liam Ryan’s kids at the footy and only think hateful thoughts, you’re a horrible, misguided human.
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This has probably been put out there already, but…. Tonight’s 41 point comeback by @freodockers is the biggest AFL finals turnaround in 29 years - since Essendon def Adelaide in 1993, from 42 down. What a remarkable weekend of footy. #AFLFinals.
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Getting Clarko isn’t just about winning flags for @NMFCOfficial, those are never guaranteed - but it gives the club immediate relevance, pulling power and stability. Not to mention the inevitable boost to membership, corporate and commercial interest. It changes everything.
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Josh Treacy will debut for the @freodockers this weekend against @HawthornFC . Treacy will run out with Chapman. Got a feeling they could both be someone. Be someone. Be someone.
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That Collingwood statement is a lot of words to say there's no punishment. No suspension, a fine De Goey will never pay. The words are strong but the actions are not. If you do 'strongly condemn' the 'disrespectful conduct' towards women, then you must reprimand the behavior.
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Big personal news today - which has done the rounds a bit already. Extremely excited, and honoured to be sitting next to Rick & Sue on the @7NewsPerth desk every night. A genuine privilege. @BasilZempilas has been a mentor and friend to me since I started at Seven, 15yrs ago.
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Guys, hear me out - we bring back AFLX. But on boats. Up the Yarra. And Meatoaf is there. #AFLGF.
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Kind words from @KDTrey5 today on @Patty_Mills joining @BrooklynNets: . “I can’t wait. The way he plays, the way he continues to play at his age. We feel like we got a huge piece to our team next year. Can’t wait to build with him as a friend off the court but also on the court.”.
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Understand the reasoning will always be ‘health advice’, but I’m struggling to understand how going from 75% stadium capacity to 50% will make any difference. Seems like something you do to make it look like you’re doing something. Maybe I’m wrong.
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First (and probably last) marathon complete. Awesome experience. Shoutout to the 26, 32 and 36km marks for nearly ending me. #melbmara
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PSA, for my sanity. It's 'West Coast'. Not 'The West Coast'. 'Gold Coast', not 'The Gold Coast'. In the same way it's Collingwood, not 'The Collingwood'.
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A reminder that for absolutely no good reason at all, the AFL scheduled @freodockers to play at 310pm WST, on a Friday - a time and day when most of their fans won’t be able to watch the game. Can imagine scheduling Gather Round was tough - but surely there was another option?.
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I say this every year, but it’s stunning to me that all @AFL clubs don’t stream their intra-club games. Some do, but a lot don’t - including both WA clubs. Seems like an obvious chance to engage with fans and maybe get a sponsor or two involved. 🤷🏻 . Maybe I’m wrong.
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30,000 fans allowed at Optus Stadium from this Saturday. If ever we needed another reason for the WA Hub. There’s 30 thousand. @7AFL @7NewsPerth.
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Wait. so Richard Goyder is not attending the Grand Final so he can be at Telethon the same day - a charity he chairs, which helps save lives of sick kids. And some are questioning his priorities?. THESE ARE SICK KIDS! That’s the priority! Not being at the Gabba for a photo op.
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Incredibly sad news. @WestCoastEagles premiership star Adam Hunter has died. Thoughts are with his family, friends and former teammates. Extremely difficult couple of days in football. More details to come.
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For as long as I can remember I’ve been hoping and wishing for the Boomers to win an Olympic medal. What a moment. Patty Mills, forever a legend. 🏀 . @7olympics #Tokyo2020.
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Daniel Venables just had neurological treatment in the US. Doctors told the former @WestCoastEagles player, if he'd been sent in the weeks following his collision, his health would be in a far stronger position - he might even be playing footy. Heartbreaking. @7NewsPerth.
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The @brisbanelions strength & conditioning team is insane. McCarthy, Daniher, Adams, Cockatoo - all injury ravaged before arriving. As of today, the only player on the injury list is Eric Hipwood with his long term knee. Remarkable.
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The last two teams to lose an @AFL Grand Final are playing for a flag next week. Opportunities for redemption - or another heartbreak. What a week ahead.
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4-1, without Nat Fyfe. No chance a @freodockers side would've been able to do that in recent years - regardless of who they've played. This version of Freo feels different - less reliant on a saviour. #AFLDonsFreo.
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80% of east coast players have had COVID. Not sure @WestCoastEagles having two players in isolation should be considered ‘not taking the COVID threat seriously’. Strange comments.
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For the first time in his 194 game career, @NicNat will captain @WestCoastEagles this weekend.
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So…. @freodockers star David Mundy plays game 366 this week. 8 more for this home and away season takes him to 374. Let’s say Freo play three finals this year. That’s 377. If he plays every game next year - and at least one final - that’s 400. It’s within range!. @7NewsPerth.
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In 16 sleeps, you will wake up and there will be a game of footy on that night. Can't come soon enough. @7AFL.
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Dreamtime clash at @OptusStadium between @Richmond_FC and @essendonfc is SOLD OUT. Took just 17 hours.
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Confirmed. 🔒 . The @AFL Grand Final will be in Perth. @OptusStadium will host, with the MCG unable. Announcement today. @7NewsPerth.
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36 days, a million live crosses and constantly developing stories. Gold Coast Hub life done and dusted (at least for now!). Two weeks of home isolation coming up. Shout out to my camo, Chris Beicher - he’s not on Twitter but has done a fantastic job. #Hubdate ✈️ 🍺 🔐 🏡 💤.
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But I thought Langer needed to go? . World Cup trophy and the urn, all in the space of a six weeks. Not bad. #Ashes.
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Taking a few days off work with the family - about to jump on a plane. If the entire WA footy world could not implode in the meantime, that would be great. 😬 🤯 💣.
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Suggesting some business class seats makes up for 60,000kms in the air is laughable. Some thoughts.
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At this stage around 87,000 tickets have been sold/claimed for the @CollingwoodFC @freodockers semi-final. Crowd is expected to push past 90,000 with functions, club allocations and sponsors. Another epic night awaits. @7NewsPerth @7AFL.
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Thought I’d be taking my kids to the footy in 10 years time, explaining how a 47-year-old Dave Mundy was still able to win a clearance and hit Jye Amiss lace-out. What a career, and maybe a little cherry on top of the cake to come with @freodockers. #Mundy . @7NewsPerth.
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Confirmed: Willie Rioli will be handed a two year ban, 18 months of which has already been served. He will be available to play for @WestCoastEagles in August. Can train with team prior to that.
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Awful, sad news regarding former @freodockers forward Cam McCarthy. Just 29, now gone. Fremantle working through situation with its players and staff now. @7NewsPerth.
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Lost in the (justified) Harley hysteria yesterday, Reuben Ginbey had an excellent game through the midfield for @WestCoastEagles. Showing some promising signs in the past month.
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Awful, heartbreaking news for young @WestCoastEagles defender Rhett Bazzo. Police have confirmed his mother, Kylie Bazzo, is the second fatal victim of a boating accident in Mandurah Estuary. The club says it is doing everything possible to support Rhett and his family.
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And we thought he was good at spinning a ball. Turns out, he was best at being a dad. What a remarkable dedication that was. #ShaneWarne.
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In relation to reports tonight regarding Elliot Yeo and Patrick Cripps. I’m reliably told Elliot Yeo is very much a required player at @WestCoastEagles, and the Eagles are not in pursuit of Patrick Cripps. @7NewsPerth.
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Probably not being enough made of Oscar Allen’s return to footy. Has 14 goals (and counting) from 5 games after missing a whole season. Brilliant effort, great young talent.
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This has to be a joke, right? . We’re being Punked, surely! 😂.
Rival AFL clubs have reportedly claimed the WA sides “cannot have a whinge” about travel, citing “business class” perks to say they are at “no disadvantage”. 👀.
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Does this list take into account travel? . Bombers leave Victoria once during the final ten weeks of the season - including a stretch of 8 in a row in Melbourne.
The Bombers will have to prove they're legit if they're to play finals, with the AFL's toughest fixture over the last nine rounds. But the Blues and Cats are looking good 😎
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Since 1991, only 3 players have done the following:. Captained a Premiership. Been named All-Australian. Played 300 @AFL games. @HawthornFC pair Sam Mitchell & Luke Hodge and @sydneyswans Jarrad McVeigh. @WestCoastEagles defender Shannon Hurn will become the 4th on Saturday.
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Jye Amiss has 23 goals and 20 contested marks in his first 13 games for @freodockers. Here's the top six talls in this year's Coleman, at the 13 game mark of their careers:. (Goals/Contested Marks).Curnow 8/16.J. Cameron 22/17.Hawkins 21/14.Daniher 10/19.Larkey 17/14.Allen 12/10.
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Simpson’s tenure ended with disappointment, but his time at @WestCoastEagles started with hope, fresh ideas & success, including the 2018 premiership. Had a win rate of 50.62% despite winning just 8 of last 60. One of three to lead club to a flag alongside Matlhouse & Worsfold.
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The @freodockers say they’re open to a review of their past dealings with Indigenous people.
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15 away games. Nearly two months on the road. COVID. Down 4/25 and then find a way. The @ScorchersBBL are something else. Well done to Adam Voges and his team, plus the whole @WACA_Cricket organisation. #MADETOUGH #BBLFinal.
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Well earned first win for Jarrad Schofield leading @WestCoastEagles. How bout Reuben Ginbey down back! . A breakout game for the 19-year-old.
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Awful news regarding former @freodockers and @melbournefc player Harley Balic. Thoughts with his family and friends. If you’re struggling, please reach out. @LifelineAust. 13 11 14.
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At what point do we start talking about Sean Darcy as a chance for the All-Australian squad? I think we might already be there. #AFLHawksFreo.
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Things like ‘Pride Round’ might seem like virtue signaling to some - but the reason they’re important is, they start conversations. Took my kids to the @PerthWildcats tonight - there were 🌈 everywhere - the kids asked why, it led to a conversation about inclusion and equality.
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Luke Ryan - what a story. Quit his job as an apprentice carpenter at 21 after finally being drafted. Recruited from VFL, an All- Australian within three years. Brilliant year for @freodockers playing under siege down back.
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A landmark deal will see @NMFCOfficial play two home games a year in WA, for the next three seasons. The WA state government, the AFL and North Melbourne are set to sign an agreement the Roos will sell two home games to WA - delivering financial relief for them - and fixture.
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The rumours today surrounding @GoldCoastSUNS player Brandon Ellis on social media are completely false. Ellis trained today, even spoke with media this morning. Why do people make this stuff up? Bizarre.
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Daisy Pearce will be the new coach of the @WestCoastEagles AFLW side. Announcement imminent. @7NewsPerth @TripleMPerth.
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35 years - the @PerthWildcats remarkable playoff streak is over. Scott Morrison leaving the court while his players remained out there to thank fans - a horrible look.
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Not sure who needs to hear this, (@BenCameron23) but Lloyd Meek will NOT be playing for @freodockers this weekend. Will be lining up for @peelthunder. Rory Lobb will play. Josh Treacy holds his spot.
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This @freodockers AFLW side is playing like a team that was robbed of a shot at a flag last season. Because they were. One of the great sporting mistakes of 2020 was the absence of an AFLW Grand Final. Should've found a way.
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Incase you missed the @triplemfooty call of @WestCoastEagles @sydneyswans yesterday, this stat from @ethanmeldrum_ is pretty insane:. Harley Reid, in game four, successfully broke 7 tackles. The all-time record in a game is 8, shared by Dusty Martin and LDU.
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Imagine jumping in a time machine back to 2019 and telling people Brodie Grundy would not only be traded in 2022, but to Melbourne - not for fellow All-Australian Max Gawn - just pick 27, AND the Pies would pay a big chunk of his salary. They'd lock you up. Footy moves fast.
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Blake Acres has avoided serious damage to his hamstring. Timeline still TBC, but not severe, and likely to be back within a month. The @freodockers wingman is having a career best season. @7NewsPerth.
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My understanding is Luke Ryan turned down bigger offers from other clubs - includintg @stkildafc, to commit with @freodockers. Significant signature for the Dockers heading into 2023. @7NewsPerth.
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In the last month Harley Reid has ‘liked’ posts relating to @WestCoastEagles having 100k members, Tim Kelly winning Club Champ and Elijah Hewett being a rising star. As with the the negative ‘likes’ it probably means nothing, but if one side is mentioned, the other should be too.
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Luke Jackson trade to @freodockers could be done as early as tomorrow. Dockers to send @melbournefc Pick 13, future 1st - plus a swap of later picks. Deal is reliant on one or two other trades, but is set to see Jackson get to Fremantle. @7NewsPerth.
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WA basketball fans are so lucky to have Bryce Cotton playing in our state. Took my son today - he already liked basketball, now he loves it. Hasn’t stopped shooting since we got home. What a star/ambassador Bryce has been for @PerthWildcats #59.
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You know you’ve been on the Gold Coast too long when you get in the lift at 8am on a Saturday morning with four people drinking Bundy and Coke from cans and it seems completely normal.
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Walters, Ballantyne and Sandi walk out with 7 daughters between them. The @freodockers AFLW side will be unbeatable in 2039.
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There are plenty of great footy stories of 2nd chances, perseverance - but ex @Richmond_FC mid Patrick Naish training at @stkildafc, flying to WA on Friday, playing on Sunday then getting signed by @WestCoastEagles Wednesday is right up there. Should inspire plenty. @7NewsPerth.
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Jaeger O’Meara has nominated @freodockers as his club of choice. Issue will be working out a suitable deal, with plenty of work to be done. No guarantee he ends up in purple. More to come. @7NewsPerth.
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Update on @WestCoastEagles:. Elliot Yeo is flying. Seems to have power/burst back, playing midfield/half-back. Luke Shuey fit as he's been in years, by all reports. Body holding up well - Polar opposite to this time last year. Reuben Ginbey impressive. Early debut on cards.
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Hard to keep up with the value index this year. Rioli is worth 6 & 23. Barrass a late future 1st. Baker worth Pick 14. Bailey Smith is free. Houston is Pick 36 and Rory Atkins. Pick 13 equals both Gary Abletts and the MCG naming rights.🤔. Bring on Wednesday's deadline.
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The @WestCoastEagles are in advanced discussions with premiership captain Shannon Hurn on a return to the club in an assistant coaching/development role. @7AFL.
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If you told me three years ago Sydney would be the most fun team to watch, and a 30-year-old Tex Walker had morphed into Wayne Carey, I'd have called you crazy. But here we are. #AFL.
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What a player Luke Shuey has been. Criminally underrated. @WestCoastEagles skipper through a tough period, premiership player, Norm Smith medallist, two-time club champion. 247 games, 141 goals - and a brilliant leader on and off field. @7NewsPerth.
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And the winner is… Perth. Sort of. @OptusStadium will host the 2021 Grand Final… if MCG can’t due to COVID-19 related issues. That call will be made within days. But, WA has won the bidding rights in the likely case game moves from VIC. Announcement shortly. @7NewsPerth.
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Confirmation WA has officially entered the race for the AFL Grand Final. The government has handed in a submission to the AFL for Perth to host not just the GF, but all finals. Submission includes logistics, crowd capacity and quarantine measures.
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