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Blues, Lions to honour Walls with best-afield medal

Carlton and Brisbane will honour Robert Walls, who died in May, with a best-afield medal that will be awarded for the first time after Thursday night's game.

AFL giant Walls gives message from beyond the grave

AFL giant Walls gives message from beyond the grave

A decorated player, a ruthless coach and an insightful media performer, Robert Walls has been remembered as a "big softie" around his family.

A week of grief is a reminder to reflect on the magnificent triviality of sport

A week of grief is a reminder to reflect on the magnificent triviality of sport

After the death of Adam Selwood followed that of his twin brother Troy, all we can do is afford the family the full measure of their unspeakable grief

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Robert Walls: Aussie Rules legend dies using voluntary assisted dying laws

Walls was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of blood cancer in 2023

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AFL legend passes away after using voluntary assisted dying laws

Former player and coach Robert Walls died aged 74

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Homework broke ground for Voss with 'hard arse' Walls

Carlton coach Michael Voss, who played under Robert Walls at Brisbane, is among many people paying tribute to the late AFL great.

Walls rode VFL's tough transition to national league

Robert Walls was a premiership player and coach and later a football commentator who was at the coalface as the AFL became a national competition.

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Carlton, Fitzroy and Brisbane great Robert Walls did it his way – in life and in death

Carlton, Fitzroy and Brisbane great Robert Walls did it his way – in life and in death

Walls, who has died aged 74, will be remembered as a teacher, a competitor and a hard but fair man after he chose voluntary assisted dying over a second cancer fight

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'I've had a wonderful life': AFL in mourning for great

'I've had a wonderful life': AFL in mourning for great

Robert Walls, who was diagnosed with cancer two years ago, has died after a celebrated AFL career as a player, coach and commentator.

Carlton legend Walls backs under-fire Blues coach Voss

Carlton legend Walls backs under-fire Blues coach Voss

Critics of under-fire Carlton coach Michael Voss should "shut up", says Blues legend Robert Walls.

Walls, Lewis to help Bombers coach search

Walls, Lewis to help Bombers coach search

Robert Walls and former Hawthorn star Jordan Lewis have been appointed part of a six-person committee to help find Essendon a new coach for the 2023 AFL season.

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