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Fremantle Dockers midfielder Shai Bolton has won the Norm Smith Medal as best afield in the AFL grand final, despite his side losing the match. He joins the rare club of players to receive the award in a losing team, with the full voting breakdown published. Commentators have debated the decision, with SEN's Gerard Whateley arguing Brisbane's Will Ashcroft deserved a record-tying medal instead.
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Patrick Voss is being searched alongside the AFL grand final, with discussion in Western Australia centring on grand final day at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. A West Australian column asked whether the MCG could turn into a 'Prancing Pony Playground' on grand final day, referencing Voss's link to the Prancing Pony pub brand. Details of the exact connection remain thin.
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The Brisbane Lions are through to the AFL grand final, and Australian football fans are widely discussing the upcoming decider. Conversation is focused on the Lions' chances of winning the premiership and reactions to their preliminary final performance, with supporters and rivals weighing in across social media.
- 4Matt LaFleur refuses Packers offensive line coaching change●Matt LaFleur refuses to entertain Packers’ offensive line coaching change
Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur says he will not consider making a change to his offensive line coaching staff, pushing back on calls for a shake-up. His stance comes as the Packers' offensive line has faced criticism, and fans and analysts are debating whether the coaching setup should be overhauled mid-season.