Pioneer Sal Rees nominated herself for the 1995 men’s draft. Following her death in 2024, Rees was remembered as an “unheralded warrior” by fellow advocate Leesa Catto. Rees’ nomination was accepted, but once her move gained media attention, the AFL was forced to amend the draft rules. (Photo: sherrinaus and darcyvee on Instagram)

Richmond’s women’s team took on the men’s reserves team in 1923, wearing masks for the pregame photo to avoid being shamed. Richmond women’s team beat the reserves side by 63 points. (Photo: sherrinaus and darcyvee on Instagram)

A woman in Bendigo was charged with public nuisance for kicking a football on the street in 1892. Police dropped the charges, stating she “had not indulged in the game” but merely kicked away a ball that rolled towards her. (Photo: sherrinaus and darcyvee on Instagram)

The 2025 AFLW Pride Round has finished. Carlton's Darcy Vescio designed the ball, which features 10 historic moments from women's football. Darcy Vescio stands in front of the ball they designed. (Photo: aflwomens on Instagram)

We're back from the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, bringing you the stories that matter here on The Burne, Tiktok, Instagram and Swinradio. My name is Louie Cina, and I'm your blog writer for today. The LJL team working hard to get stories to you (photo: Louie Cina)

Daniel Allen reviews renowned director Paul Thomas Anderson's newest action comedy, starring Leo DiCaprio, Benicio del Toro and Sean Penn. 'One Battle After Another’ scratches two different spots in my cinephile brain: the absurdist political satire section and the edge-of-your-seat action/thriller section. Loosely inspired by Thomas Pynchon's novel Vineland (1990), this 3-hour journey takes the audience on a memorable fugitive thriller/comedy epic with gorgeous cinematic sh

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