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The Brisbane Lions had an unexpected reaction to their team announcement for round 10 — but made the most of the intrusion.

AFL 21st May 2021 10:58 AM AFL clubs have become increasingly playful on social media in recent years and the Brisbane Lions are continuing to lead the way. The Lions announced their line-up for their home blockbuster against Richmond on Instagram on Thursday night but received an unexpected reaction from the type of bot that most social media users will have encountered at one time or another. "My dad says Im very pretty when Im not wearing clothes, is that right...

Since the remaining four commissioners in South Whitehall could not agree on the replacement for former commissioner Matt Mobilio, who abruptly resigned in April, the rarely-used vacancy board had to step in. The board chose local businessman Ben Long, but not without disagreement.

Meetings Fayette County Farmland Protection Board — The Fayette County Farmland Protection Board will hold a regular meeting at the New Roots Community Farm at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 18 for the transaction of board business. The public is cordially invited to attend. Bridge Day Commission — The Bridge Day Commission will meet at 1:30 p.m. in the county commission chambers at the Fayette County Courthouse on the following dates: May 19, June 16, July 21, Aug. 19 and Sept. 15. Bridge Day 2...

Twenty-eight years after Nicky Winmar lifted his jumper to take a stand against racism the St Kilda great has designed the Saints’ Indigenous guernsey.

Around the Country: Jamarra held quiet by ex-Blue, Pies youngsters star By We’ve gone through all the big storylines from an AFL perspective: Howe throws hat in the ring, Dunstan dominant again Box Hill made it two on the trot by beating Sandringham by 30 points in the VFL. Daniel Howe threw his hat back in the ring for the Hawks with 30 touches and a goal while Conor Nash took nine marks and had 20 disposals. Box Hill players Fergus Greene and Vincent Adduci combined for nine goals with Ha...

By ALLISON BROPHY CHAMPION CULPEPER STAR–EXPONENT Substance abuse, suicide and depression touch most people in one way or the other in this modern world and all three have grown exponentially in an isolating year of pandemic. Highlighting local outreach and solidarity around the pain of these mental health issues, the fifth annual Walk for Hope was held April 17 in Culpeper’s Yowell Meadow Park following a yearlong reprieve due to COVID. About 150 people signed up for the ...

AFL live ScoreCentre: St Kilda vs Richmond Tigers Posted 6 updated 2 AprApril 2021 at 12:25pm The Tigers redeem themselves with a convincing win over St Kilda after back to back loses.  ( Print text only Cancel Richmond have snapped a two-game losing streak in style and left a wasteful St Kilda in their wake with a brilliant 86-point win at Docklands Stadium. St Kilda led at quarter-time and dominated the second term but failed to make their early weight of possession count, with Richmond nu...

Michael Ray Johnston dead at 64 April 12, 2021 Michael Ray Johnston Michael Ray Johnston, 64, of Charlotte, North Carolina, died February 22. Born July 3, 1956, in Charlotte, he graduated from North Mecklenburg High School in 1974. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Mars Hill College, Mars Hill, North Carolina, in 1978 and a Master of Music degree in church music from Westminster Choir College, Princeton, New Jersey, in 1980. After piano study with Flora Neely an...

A FORMER Blandford pupil has gone against the grain of pursuing studies at university and decided to make a career from falconry.