1916
110 years ago
The Argus reported VFA officials arguing that abandoning football would show the public that recruiting was an absolute necessity; the Association played no competition in 1916 or 1917.
War and society
25 January
From the archive
- 1977
Sir Doug Nicholls, the former Fitzroy star then serving as Governor of South Australia, suffered a stroke and was admitted to the cardiac ward at Royal Adelaide Hospital.
Indigenous football
- 200125 years ago
The Nine Network, Network Ten and Foxtel formed a consortium bidding $500 million for 2002 to 2006 AFL rights, after Seven walked away.
Media
- 2014
Sydney's Adam Goodes was named Australian of the Year for 2014, the AFL champion honoured on the eve of Australia Day.
Indigenous football
Debuts
- 2022Ruby Svarc
Brisbane Lions v Carlton, first of 63 AFLW games so far
- 2022Keeley Sherar
Carlton v Brisbane Lions, first of 59 AFLW games so far
- 2022Brooke Vickers
Carlton v Brisbane Lions, first of 41 AFLW games so far
Born on this day
- 2007Tyan Prindable, still playing
Collingwood
- 2003Jake Soligo, still playing
Adelaide, 107 games (2022-2026)
- 1996Darcy Moore, still playing
Collingwood, 199 games (2015-2026)
- 1980Brad Ottens
Richmond, 245 games (1998-2011)
- 1978Jason Johnson
Essendon, 184 games (1997-2008)
- 1970Scott Wynd
Footscray, 237 games (1988-2000)
- 1955Jim Jess
Richmond, 223 games (1976-1988)
- 1954Jeff Sarau
St Kilda, 226 games (1973-1983)
- 1944Darryl Gerlach
Essendon, 168 games (1963-1972)
- 1923Les Gardiner
Essendon, 166 games (1943-1953)
