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1 In the aftermath of Melbourne Storm skipper Cameron Smith breaking the record for points scored in Australian rugby league’s domestic competition, there were wags out there who reckoned it was wrong for Smith’s children (the Storm’s ballkids) to be standing on the field ready to congratulate their old man as he lined up for the historic penalty goal. What if Smith’s attempt from in front had hit the posts and the kids were caught in the middle of play? What if a lot of things in life ...

Following the AFL’s widespread rule changes ahead of the 2019 season, football operations boss Steve Hocking becomes increasingly worried about commentary related to umpires. Hocking told that he would be talking to the

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