Demons fans long for AFL grand final glory after 2021’s remote triumph Can Melbourne lift Norm Smith curse for good or will they become the first club to exit consecutive finals in straight sets? The Guardian - AU · Sep 13, 2023
Collingwood, Melbourne and St Kilda are the AFL's top trio — and if they all finish top four it will be the first time since 1939 For the Magpies, the Demons and the Saints, it's been a strong start to the AFL season, and at this early stage we are on track for something not seen in VFL/AFL history since the start of World War II, writes Andrew McGarry. ABC News · May 4, 2023
Patrick Dangerfield, Isaac Smith and the defensive wall: How Geelong won the AFL grand final The 2022 AFL grand final was a procession for Geelong, who emphatically defeated Sydney to claim the premiership. This is how the Cats took control and ground the Swans down. ABC News · Sep 25, 2022
Cat Smith is oldest Norm Smith medallist Geelong's 33-year-old wingman Isaac Smith has become the oldest winner of the Norm Smith medal for best-afield in an AFL grand final. AAP · Sep 24, 2022
Hawthorn mourns death of AFL premiership winner Paul Dear at age 55 Hawthorn pays tribute to 1991 premiership winner and Norm smith medallist, Paul Dear, who has died of cancer at the age of 55. ABC News · Jul 9, 2022