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Peter RolfeMajor Events and Development Reporter

Peter Rolfe is the Herald Sun Major Events and Development reporter. He has previously worked in state politics, general news, education and sport in a journalism career spanning 20 years.

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ExclusiveAFL

What’s pushing footy fans to rip up their memberships

New research has lifted the lid on the biggest clue footy fans are set to tear up the membership of their favourite AFL team, with one specific “red flag” cited as a common factor.

ExclusiveAFL

Cheap footy ticket promo: AFL drops prices to entice more fans

The AFL is reducing the cost of general admission tickets as part of a promotion that will run for six rounds in what league chief Andrew Dillon says is “about giving something back to our fans”.

Horse Racing

Free drinks, entry at race day full of fun and respect

Past and present Defence Force personnel will be given a free drink and there’s no public entry charge as Anzac Day races are staged at Flemington for the 65th time this weekend.

ExclusiveNFL

NFL legend Joe Montana coming to Melbourne as excitement builds for MCG game

The four-time Super Bowl winner has shared his view of the LA Rams and San Francisco 49ers playing at the MCG as he prepares to headline a special speaking event.

NFL

Melb NFL tickets set to sell out as fans rush to score seats at historic MCG game

Tickets to Melbourne’s historic first NFL are set to sell out in a matter of hours, with fans paying up to $2800 as more than 100,000 people queue online for the September showdown.

ExclusiveAFL

How AFL fans can score a discount on fuel

The AFL and Shell are offering a free kick to fans to help them keep getting to games despite the ongoing fuel crisis. Here’s how it will work.

ExclusiveAFL

Gaz Jnr reveals the best advice his dad gave him

Gary Ablett Jnr is preparing to pull the boots on again at local level for the Carlton Draft and the superstar has shared some words of wisdom he received from his fellow footy legend dad Gary Snr.

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