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Darcy Stewart new author

Roar Rookie

The AFL should take the grand final on the road every year

Tradition should be celebrated, but not when it prevents the growth and integrity of the game.

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pablocruz said Roar Rookie

Yet you want the minor premier gifted the GF. Funny haha.

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The AFL should take the grand final on the road every year

Darcy Stewart new author

Roar Rookie

Darcy Stewart new author

Roar Rookie

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AFL

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