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Echuca wins fourth GVL Grand Final in 5 years By Rohan Aldous EC H UC A d isma nt led a wou nded Shepparton Bears outfit for the second time in three seasons when it secured its fourth post-COVID Goulburn Valley League senior football premiership on Continued Page 25 Sunday.

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CANCER CARE... Tatura Pedals and Steps has made a $150,000 commitment over three years to GV Health to help build an Integrated Cancer Centre. Pictured are Tristen Murray, Andrea Tolley, Olivia Marshall, Jane Butterworth, Hamish Reid and Lily Botterill from the Bega Group. Photo: Supplied

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the Goulburn Valley. "We are incredibly grateful to Tatura Pedals and Steps for their commitment to the I Care for Cancer Care @ GV Health appeal,” said Acting GV Health Foundation Board Chair Ella Cannon.

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A message in a bottle appears amongst the rubble in the river A SURPRISE FROM THE GOULBURN... Among the fishing line, nets, shopping trolleys and other rubbish Jason Maher regularly removes from the Goulburn River, one recent discovery stood out: a message in a bottle released at Murchison four years ago. Photo: Deanne Jeffers

By Deanne Jeffers FOR around 20 years local Shepparton man Jason Maher has single-handedly scoured the Goulburn River removing rubbish from the waterway. Mostly, he sadly comes across and removes a large volume of fishing line, syringes, shopping trolleys, chemical drums, tarps, tents and nets, as

well as injured wildlife caught in the debris. Recently, however, Jason found a heartwarming message in a bottle. Inside was a note and a polaroid photo of three young girls – Erroll, Mabel and Milo – which was released at Murchison in 2022 and found at the Boulevard, Shepparton, in 2026. “It was really nice to find something positive,

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something good, in the rivers,” Jason said. “It was the old bottle that caught my eye at first, and I was surprised that the message had been sent only a few years ago not too far from where it was released.” For Jason, removing rubbish from the river was a way to give back after an injury stopped him from being able to continue in his job as a boiler maker. An avid fisherman and lover of the outdoors, it felt like a natural move to stay busy. “I want to help preserve the bush for the future, so it can be enjoyed now and into the future,” he said. “I took my kids fishing at the river when they were young, and they saw all the rubbish and asked me why there was so much, and I didn’t have a good answer for them. “It’s sad but people use our rivers like a tip. Whether that’s getting rid of unwanted items, stolen items or just leaving rubbish behind.” Jason, who operates under the volunteer nonprofit GV Shrimp (Goulburn Valley Small Hand Recognising Improving Mess Pollution) estimates that he has spent around $160,000 of his own money cleaning the rivers. He receives no funding or support, and cost of living increases, particularly fuel costs and ongoing health concerns, have made doing so more difficult.

A RIVER FULL OF RUBBISH... Fishing nets and equipment are among the huge volume of rubbish Jason Maher has salvaged from the Goulburn River during his decades of clean-up work. Photo: Supplied

Despite these challenges, Jason remains steadfast in his mission, travelling the Goulburn from Seymour to Echuca in sections, documenting and cleaning the river. Jason highlighted that there are dangers that come with removing rubbish from waterways and handling wildlife that are often distressed from being caught in illegal nets or stray fishing lines. On one day he found and removed 380 syringes at Jordan’s Bend, Shepparton, and he has removed thousands of nets, hundreds of shopping trolleys and recovered stolen items, lost wallets, and emptied safes from the river, as well as coming across illegal activity in isolated areas such as firewood theft, which he reports to the authorities. “Unfortunately, there aren’t other people or groups doing this kind of work, and it is difficult to do because there are dangers involved, so you need proper training and skills to do so safely,” he said. What Jason really wants is to raise awareness of how we treat the river and what happens to our rubbish when we’re done with it, the impact it has on wildlife and the waterways. If you’d like to learn more or can assist Jason and GV Shrimp, phone 0439 958 940.

A DANGEROUS DISCOVERY... Discarded syringes are some of the hazardous waste Jason has removed from the Goulburn River, including 380 found at Jordan’s Bend in Shepparton on one occasion. Photo: Supplied

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Students shine at Academic Games

DOES AI belong in the classroom? Is there a compelling case to keep animals in captivity? And can you suspend a bucket of water using nothing but craft sticks, glue and sticky tape? These were among the questions and challenges tackled by 75 highability students from seven primary schools at the second annual Gowrie Street Academic Games on Friday, August 28. An initiative of Acting Assistant Principal Jack McCormick, the event challenges students' intellect with a day of science, spelling, engineering, and debating competitions. “The tasks all tap into our curriculum while allowing these likeminded students to mix with their peers across different schools,” said Mr McCormick. Time limits and tests gave the Academic Games a competitive flavour. The STEM challenge had students design and construct a bridge from craft sticks in 45 minutes, then measure its weight-bearing capacity. “Four of the schools managed to suspend a 10-litre bucket of water from their bridges. That’s pretty impressive,” said Mr McCormick. The debate and challenges are designed so students collaborate and identify their team’s strengths and weaknesses, so they quickly learn to work together to earn maximum points. “These are all high-ability students with great initiative and different ideas, so they need to know when to step up - and sometimes when to

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step back - so they have a well-rounded, successful team.” Orrvale Primary School emerged as the overall winner against strong competition from Toolamba, Guthrie St, Mooroopna, St Georges Rd, Kialla Central and Gowrie St. Mr McCormick, who has organised combined school chess tournaments as well as the Academic Games, said it was a great opportunity for his Gowrie St school to show off its credentials in highability teaching and learning.

Your guide to the Victorian Seniors Festival out soon DON’T miss the state’s largest celebration of seniors happening throughout October, with plenty of local events, workshops, seminars and opportunities to connect during the 2026 Victorian Seniors Festival. Greater Shepparton City Council have partnered with The Shepparton Adviser for the Positive Living & Ageing Well quarterly newsletter, full of information to help older residents live, move and stay connected. Inside, you will find a four-page liftout event guide featuring the packed event calendar for the Victorian Seniors Festival. From come and try fitness programs, board games, craft sessions and groups, a military vehicle rally, seniors' concerts and performances, to fitness assessments, plant sales, digital courses, family events and more, there is something for everyone to discover this October. Many of the events are free to attend or with some offered at a low-cost for seniors. During October, Aquamoves also has a special Seniors Week offer where members and guests over 60 years old can bring a friend

CELEBRATING SENIORS THIS OCTOBER... The 2026 Victorian Seniors Festival is bringing a packed calendar of local events, workshops, activities and opportunities to connect, with the event guide featured in the next Positive Living & Ageing Well newsletter. Photo: Supplied

for free or non-members can claim two casual entries for the price of one, with prices ranging from $5 to $14 for two people depending on the activity chosen. The event guide and Positive Living and Ageing Well feature will be available in next week’s Adviser, published September 30.

Positive Living and Ageing Well is free to read, with copies available around town, online and letterbox delivered to many households, businesses and additional copies also being made available in local aged care facilities.

Happy birthday to us!

Well, not a birthday exactly – but it’s been 12 months since I started writing these columns in the Adviser. I started doing them because it seemed to me that a lot more people were interested in issues around retirement living and aged care these days, but it wasn’t always easy to engage in sensible dialogue. It always seemed to be ‘doom and gloom’ stories about some people’s dreadful experiences with shonky providers, on the one hand, or visions of endless sunny days of resort living, if sales and marketing brochures were to be believed. Neither of which represents the more nuanced truth of most people’s real-world experiences in aged care and retirement living. There’s still a dearth of sensible discussion of practical issues around retirement living and aged care in the middle ground, where most people want to engage. So we set out to do our own little bit here in the Goulburn Valley to encourage a more balanced airing of the good, the bad and the ugly – so to speak. Along the way I’ve had the chance to chat about all manner of topics from new aged care standards to Powers of Attorney, pets on the premises and the pros and cons of staying at home versus moving out. Thanks for the positive feedback I’ve been getting! We’ll carry on with more in the weeks ahead. Next week I’ll take a look at another hot topic that really needs more attention: understanding the hidden costs that sometimes come with staying put and NOT moving house. You might be surprised! Find out more: www.sheppvillages.com.au Or call: (03) 5832 0800 Mon to Fri - 9am to 5pm

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A STAGGER I NG $250M wor t h of t he late st ag r ic u lt u ra l a nd machinery products will be showcased to the nation at southern Australia’s biggest agricultural event, the 2026 Henty Machinery Field Days. The agribusiness super event is on until September 24 and has evolved into the nation’s agricultural shop front over its 63-year history, with 14 kilometres of outdoor sites. The theme for the 2026

event is “Leading Australian Agriculture Forward”. “Field days are more than just events – they are essential to the future of agriculture and regional Australia,” said HMFD CEO Belinda Anderson. “A t H e n t y, w e s e e first-hand how field days connect farmers, showcase innovation, and support local business. New to Henty this year is the Farms of the Future Mobile Learning Centre

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which is bringing practical agtech education directly to regional communities. Gates are open from 8am to 5pm, with prices for online and gate entry (unchanged on 2024) being adult gate tickets $30 (cash), card $30 + card fees, children 12 to 17 years $10 (cash), card $10 + card fees and children under 12 free when accompanied by an adult. Online tickets can be purchased while in the queue at the gate.

“THIS remarkable $150,000 pledge will help us continue working towards a future where local people diagnosed with cancer can access more of the treatment, support services and facilities they need, closer to home.” This year's event will be held on Sat u rday, Oc tober 3. Com mu n it y members are encouraged to ride, run or walk, fundraise, sponsor a participant or donate, with proceeds supporting the I Care for Cancer Care @ GV Health appeal. “For more than 15 years, Tatura Pedals and Steps has united participants, volunteers and sponsors behind causes that make a real

difference across the Goulburn Valley,” said Bega Group Executive General M a n a g e r B u l k N ut r it io n a l s a nd Ingredients Hamish Reid. “This project will help more local families access cancer care closer to home, surrounded by the support networks that matter most.” To participate in Tatura Pedals and Steps, register at https://tatura200.com. au/. To create a fundraising page and collect sponsorships to support the I Care for Cancer Care @ GV Health appeal, visit https://gvhealthfoundation. supporterhub.net.au/pages/ taturapedalsandsteps. For more information, visit www. gvhealthfoundation.org.au.

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An alternative to the status quo Lou Costa runs as an independent candidate for the November state election STATE ELECTION... Voices for Goulburn Valley have endorsed Louise ‘Lou’ Costa as its Community Independent Candidate for the November State election. Cost of living, Healthcare, and Climate change are some of the key issues she will tackle for the region. Photo: Supplied

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By Aaron Cordy G R E AT E R Sheppa r ton h a s a new independent candidate in the upcoming State election this November. Voices for Goulburn Valley have endorsed Louise ‘Lou’ Costa as its Community Independent Candidate. Lou grew up in Shepparton East amongst the orchards. She studied landscape architecture at RMIT, then returned to the Goulburn Valley where she started her business, Design by Nature, in 1998. Passionate about community, Lou’s advocacy around the environment has led her to work with Landcare groups and VicRoads, among others. Community consultation is a big part of her plan for the region. “Everything can be solved peacefully if you just talk to people and include them in the conversation. Engage them, explain why you're doing things the way you're doing them, find out if they have any insights or local knowledge that might influence the project, or improve the project. That's really my passion,” said Lou.

Voices for Goulburn Valley conducted a community listening survey that will be the focus of Lou’s campaign. The top 10 priority issues raised in 2026 were: Cost of living, Healthcare, Climate change, Environmental issues, Social cohesion, Housing issues, Roads and transport, Integrity in politics, Education, and Crime and safety. “I don't think that the major parties are working for their communities. Independence is an old-fashioned way of politics. It's the original way of politics, where there was parliament and a whole bunch of representatives of different communities coming together to talk about what they need money for. The party system hasn't really been working for us. I don't know how many people it is working for,” said Lou. “I don't think the government's gonna pay that much attention to us if we keep voting the same way we've always voted. I'm here to offer people an alternative to the status quo.”

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83 CHARGES LAID IN TWODAY RETAIL THEFT BLITZ POLICE have led a two-day operation that has caught 35 alleged shoplifters in Shepparton and Mooroopna’s retail precincts, including 15 repeat offenders. Local members of Operation Securus paired up with Loss Prevention Ofﬁcers across several shopping hubs to target thieves on Thursday and Friday, September 10 and 11, laying more than 83 charges. “35 arrests and 83 charges laid in just two days shows there is a problem, and local police are doing everything they can to reduce the harm caused by retail theft,” said Goulburn Valley Tasking and Coordination Inspector Anna Parkinson. More than 150 arrests have been made in total since the effort began in May. The cohort is alleged to be responsible for almost $50,000 in stolen items from local shops, with most returned to the stores. Almost 30 per cent of those arrested throughout the operation are recidivist offenders, with one woman arrested 17 times since the operation’s implementation.

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CANCER CARE... Pictured from left: GenesisCare General Manager Victoria, Brendan Foley, GenesisCare Shepparton Centre Leader Dee Hepyukselen, Patient Representative Thomas O’Reilly, Mayor of Greater Shepparton City Council, Cr Geoff Ackers, Member for Shepparton, Kim O’Keeffe MP, GenesisCare Shepparton Assistant Unit Leader, Kelly Kreeck, GenesisCare Shepparton Radiation Oncologist, Dr Theresa Cook, GenesisCare Shepparton Radiation Oncologist, Dr Grace Ong. Photo: Supplied

CROQUET COME & TRY DAY

SHEPPARTON Croquet Club is holding Come and Try days every Friday in October from 1 pm. Everyone is welcome to come and join the fun and learn how to play croquet on some of the state’s best lawn courts on Winston Street, Shepparton. For more information, contact Vienna on 0434 011 970.

50,000 CANCER TREATMENTS MILESTONE

GENESISCARE has marked the delivery of 50,000 radiation therapy treatments in Shepparton, almost seven years after opening the region’s first radiation therapy centre. The centre provides local access to cancer treatment, reducing the need for patients to travel to Bendigo, Albury-Wodonga or Melbourne. GenesisCare Radiation Oncologist Dr Grace Ong said the milestone highlighted the importance of providing cancer care closer

NOTRE DAME COLLEGE... Catholic Education Sandhurst announced the appointment of Mr Michael O’Keeffe as the new Principal of Notre Dame College, Shepparton. Photo: Supplied

to home. Member for Shepparton Kim O’Keeffe MP and Greater Shepparton Mayor Cr Geoff Akers attended the centre to mark the milestone.

Mr Michael O’Keeffe as the new Principal of Notre Dame College, Shepparton. Mr O’Keeffe joins NDC from John Paul College, Frankston, where he served as Deputy Principal of Learning and Innovation. He brings decades of leadership experience in Catholic secondary education to the role, with a distinguished record of building high-performing school cultures and driving meaningful improvement in student outcomes.

NEW MAYOR AND DEPUTY ELECTED

COUNCILLORS Geoff Akers and Rod Schubert have been elected as Greater Shepparton’s new mayor and deputy mayor. Both were elected unopposed at an additional council meeting. At the meeting the mayoral term was also changed from two years to one. The position of mayor became vacant after Shane Sali announced that he would be contesting the November 28 Victorian election.

10TH ANNUAL PUBLIC ROSARY

ST BRENDAN’S Parish will hold its annual public rosary on Saturday, October 10, at 10.30 on Knight Street, Shepparton. Afterwards, there will be a cuppa in the MPJC and everyone is encouraged to bring a plate to share. Prayers and thanksgivings to Our Lady will be forwarded by Australia Needs Fatima in Portugal. For more information call Maureen on 0403 8760578.

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Creating Drama presents The Little Mermaid Jr. A MAGICAL JOURNEY... Audiences of all ages can dive under the sea with Creating Drama’s inclusive production of The Little Mermaid Jr., filled with music, colour and heart. Photo: Supplied

DIVE under the sea with Creating Drama in this joyful, inclusive stage production of The Little Mermaid Jr. Filled with beloved songs, colourful characters and plenty of heart, this production celebrates friendship, courage and finding where you truly belong. Performed by the talented Creating Drama ensemble, The Little Mermaid showcases confidence, creativity and the power of community through music,

movement and storytelling. Audiences of all ages will be swept away on a magical journey from ocean depths to the shore, where dreams are followed and voices are heard. A feel-good production full of warmth, humour and hope, the show is perfect for families, friends and supporters of inclusive theatre. “Riverlinks is proud to support Creating Drama and the incredible work they do

in providing inclusive opportunities for people to shine on the stage,” said Riverlinks Manager, Matthew Schreoders. “The Little Mermaid Jr. is a joyful celebration of creativity, confidence and community, and audiences will be inspired by the talent, enthusiasm and heart of every performer.” Tickets to the performance are available in person, online or through the Riverlinks Box Office on 5832 9511.

Spring weaving course with artist Melinda Solomon THIS spring, Kaiela Arts invites women of all backgrounds to slow down, conenct, and learn the art of weaving through a special five-week course led by acclaimed Aboriginal artist, Melinda Solomon. The program will run every Monday from September 28 to October 26, from 6pm to 7.30pm, at the Kaiela Arts studio at 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton. Weaving has long been an important cultural practice for Aboriginal peoples, carrying knowledge, stories, identity and connection to Country across generations. Through this immersive five-week course, participants will learn traditional and contemporary weaving techniques while sharing stories, building skills and connecting with others in a welcoming and culturally rich environment. Led by Melinda Solomon, a proud Eastern Kuku Yalanji and Girramay woman from Far North Queensland, the course will guide participants through foundational weaving techniques using natural and dyed raffia. Throughout the series,

participants will create woven jewellery pieces and a small woven basket while exploring different weaving practices and cultural approaches. "Kaiela Arts is excited to open its doors to the wider community through this unique cultural and creative experience," said Mya Falla, Marketing and Engagement Assistant. "Participants will not only learn a practical skill but also gain a deeper appreciation for the significance of weaving as a practice that strengthens identity, kinship and connection." The course is suitable for beginners as well as those looking to further develop their weaving skills. Registration includes five two-hour workshops, a Kaiela Arts weaving kit, raffia and all required equipment, as well as light refreshments Cost is $250 and open to women aged 18+ from all backgrounds. Places are limited so bookings are essential. Register at: https://events.humanitix. com/5-week-weaving-course-with-melinda-

WEAVING TOGETHER... A five-week course at Kaiela Arts will introduce women to weaving techniques, cultural practices and creative skills under the guidance of artist Melinda Solomon. Photo: Supplied

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2 Triple 5 steps to save a life CHECKING in on your mates should be one of the easiest things men do. For so many men, asking if their mates are okay isn’t really a priority. Asking a mate for help or telling them that you are struggling seems like an almost impossible task. On average, seven men take their lives in Australia each day, that’s 2,555 men. The Male Hug knows this, and the silent strain that affects men across the country daily, and the toll it takes on them. They want everyone to get involved in Talktober 2Triple5 this October.

The purpose of Talktober 2Triple5 is to reconnect with your friends. Get involved, walk, talk catch up with your friends and talk about the important things on our minds. Help The Male Hug raise vital funds for this very important cause. Talk to a Buddy is another Male Hug initiative where men can call a free 24-hour seven day a week Hotline and connect with a volunteer Buddy to discuss whatever they are comfortable with, in a safe, confidential, nonjudgemental and friendly space. A problem shared is a problem halved. 1800 6928 339

MEN’S MENTAL HEALTH… The Male Hug is making this Talktober about its 2Triple5 campaign to remeber that 7 men take their lives in Australia each day, that’s 2,555 men. Pictured are Male Hug founder and CEO, Tony Rabah and Male Hug ambassador Kevin Sheedy AO. Photo: Supplied

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Cellarbrating grand Final day in style GRAND FINAL DAY... Kialla Cellarbrations Superstore at Riverside Plaza will make sure to provide top-notch customer service as you look to make the most of Grand Final weekend. Photo: Emma Harrop

KICK a winning goal for your AFL Grand Final festivities even if your team doesn't make the big day with unforgettable deals from Kialla Cellarbrations. The friendly team at Kialla Cellarbrations Superstore at Riverside Plaza will make sure to provide top-notch customer service as you look to make the most of the finals weekend. And now is the perfect time to stock up with the warmer weather bringing BBQ season and the joys of outdoor entertaining. Conveniently located with ample parking, Kialla

Cellarbrations ensures a seamless shopping experience, and a huge range of beer and wine available, they pride themselves on their unique selection of spirits with friendly, knowledgeable staff Kialla Celebrations will ensure your Grand Final is a great one. For more specials head to Kialla Cellarbrations’ Facebook page. Kialla Cellarbrations is located at Riverside Plaza, Shop 22c/8025 Goulburn Valley Hwy, Kialla VIC, (03) 8657 0694.

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Greater Shepparton Showcase It was a proud week at Parliament House with the Greater Shepparton Showcase taking over Queen’s Hall. Such fantastic exposure sharing our amazing story of opportunity and success along with our many different industries. We are such a great region to invest, run a business, work and raise a family. I have always said you have to put yourself out there to be seen and heard, and you never know who is watching. I have seen firsthand the opportunity that can be achieved. Well done to Greater Shepparton City Council and everyone who contributed to make the Showcase such a success it was.

Central North REZ Scrapped It was a proud moment in Parliament last sitting week, to hear the announcement that the proposed Central North Renewable Energy Zone would not proceed. This is a much welcomed decision and a “common sense” win for communities across our region. This proposed renewable energy zone sought to destroy some of the most productive agricultural land in the nation and right in the heart of our region between Shepparton East and Dookie. Working alongside local residents, farmers and businesses we fought hard against taking away our land that was never even considered in the first draft plan, something I raised in Parliament with the Minister numerous times. The power of the people and with over 11,000 petition signatures has led to this wonderful outcome. We must protect our land and stand up for our farmers and primary producers, and also our generational farming future, because once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Celebrating 50 years of service to Victorian rail WHEN a teenage Raymond Armstrong started work in the rail yards at Bendigo Station counting wagons in September 1976, never did he imagine that half a century later he would still be a key part of Victoria’s rail network. Currently working at the new train depot at Shepparton, Raymond – or ‘Raydar’ as he’s known to friends, family and colleagues – got his chance to start working on the railways through a family friend named David Nelson, who was a foreman at Bendigo. Born and bred on the Murray River at Echuca, Raymond jumped at the opportunity to leave school and start earning a salary. It’s a career that has spanned an era of massive transformation for the state’s rail network. Raymond’s journey has taken him from Bendigo, where he graduated from taking wagon numbers to becoming a station assistant, a yard assistant and then a shunter, to Donald where he drove “massive” wheat trains across the Wimmera and Mallee regions and worked as a guard. In the 1990s, Raymond spent 15 months working at the South Dynon depot on the outskirts of Melbourne’s CBD before taking his skills to driving trains around suburban Melbourne for two decades. He also helped train new drivers during that period before returning to V/Line in 2007 where he has split his time between Bendigo, Southern Cross and is now working at Shepparton’s new train depot. Not only is he still driving trains, importantly, Raymond is passing on his knowledge and expertise of the expansive regional rail network to the next generation of V/Line drivers as a Practical Driver Trainer, and he has no plans on slowing down any time soon. “I’m proud to have worked on Victoria’s railways for the past 50 years – it’s a milestone

A CAREER ON TRACK... From counting wagons at Bendigo Station to driving trains and training new drivers, Raymond Armstrong has built a 50-year career on Victoria’s railways, now stationed at Shepparton’s new train depot. Photo: Supplied few people achieve,” he said. “I’ve seen so many changes to the industry over the past five decades and worked with some great colleagues right across the state.” “Driving for V/Line you never take for granted experiencing from the cab the stunning, changing landscapes from suburban Melbourne to the countryside of regional Victoria. “It’s a fantastic and rewarding job with heaps of opportunities and I certainly would recommend it to anyone interested in becoming a train driver.”

Young Picasso Art Exhibition It was such a pleasure dropping in and seeing some of our amazing local young artistic talent on display at the Young Picasso Art exhibition. So fantastic to see so many entrants from our local schools across the region. Well done to the Rotary Club of Shepparton South for bringing it back for a second year.

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Shepparton Show at 150 Come and celebrate 150 years of memories, agriculture, entertainment and community THIS year’s milestone Shepparton Show is packed with entertainment, family friendly activities and traditional agricultural show attractions. Gates open 10am Friday, October 9 and close at 10pm on Friday and Saturday nights. The official opening of the Show will take place at the Grandstand at 11am, celebrating 150 years with the commemorative quilt unveiling, cakecutting and music by the RAAF Brass Quintet. Across the Show, musical entertainment will also be provided by the Greater Shepparton Secondary College jazz and rock bands on Friday, and Goulburn Valley Brass and Wind on Saturday. Shepparton Agricultural Society secretary Julie Winch said

Friday’s ‘Showdown at the Show’ sideshow event will be a must-see, with local leaders including Sam Birrell MP, Kim O’Keeffe MP, Wendy Lovell MP, Rikkie-Lee Tyrrell MP and Kyabram Show president and Rural Ambassador award runner up Harry Lloyd competing in a series of fun challenges. Commencing at 1pm in the main arena, representatives will participate in a 25m hobby horse race, toss the hula hoop over the dummy cow’s head, and a gumboot throw, with the winner taking home the Golden Gumboot. Also on Friday, the volunteers' barbecue will say thanks to the many people who help put on a successful show. People who are comfortable working with animals, can follow instructions, and assist with setting up and

packing down are welcome to contact the Shepparton Agricultural Show Society for volunteer opportunities. The full 2026 program is on page 18, and it is packed with traditional favourites and dazzling displays, animals, performances and more. A much-loved favourite, the Sideshow Alley, features a huge range of sideshows travelling from Melbourne and Perth to entertain Shepparton showgoers, as well as showbags, food trucks, rides and much more, open 10am to 10pm on Friday and Saturday. The 150th Shepparton Show will close with the Mr Skye Candy fireworks display at 9am on Saturday, weather permitting.

Plenty to keep the kids entertained FAMILIES will find plenty to see and do at the 150th Shepparton Show, with a packed program of free activities running across both days. Kids can get active and creative at the Connected Circus workshop, where they can try their hand at movement, circus skills and playful activities. Young scientists can get hands-on at the Fizzics Science Show, featuring science toys, interactive activities and liquid nitrogen demonstrations led by an experienced education team. For a limited time, children can enter a Fizzics Science Show colouring competition to win a one-day family pass to the Show. Entries are available

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through the Shepparton Show Facebook page and close October 1. Dinkum Dinosaurs, dubbed the ‘funniest dinosaurs in Australia’, will bring two laugh-out-loud comedy shows to the event. The comedy ventriloquist performances invite children to join the action as Ranger Jim and his cheeky dinosaur companions, Hunter and Tickles, deliver plenty of silliness, playful banter and audience interaction for young and young at heart. Free camel rides and Colonial Clydesdales carriage rides will operate across both days. Natimuk A&P Society will also bring its grain header simulator,

giving visitors the chance to experience what it is like to drive a grain header. There will also be blacksmithing demonstrations from Jesse’s Blacksmith, SandStation sand sculptures and sand art kits, along with roving entertainment from Farmer Bob Buchan and Holy Cow, Batacuda Drumming Duo and juggler Corey Tomlins. The animal nursery is sure to be a hit with younger visitors and will be open from 10am to 6pm on both days. On Saturday, the Rural Health Unit’s Teddy Bear Hospital will be at the Show, where children can bring along their favourite teddy for a free check-up.

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1878/79 – The second and third shows were held. 1883/84 – The first show competitions for reaper and binder field trials were held at Kialla. Stripping competitions were added in 1884, held at Forge’s farm. 1889 – The Shepparton Show moved to its present site at Benalla Road, set across 25 acres, nine of which were freehold. 1898 – A new grandstand was reportedly in use, having been purchased for 85 pounds and relocated from the racecourse. 1906 – A new grandstand was built, designed by J A K Clarke 1912 – The main memorial gates were completed 1913/14 – New grandstand renovations were completed

1991 – Springnats Car Show first held at Showgrounds, with 40,000 in attendance

1927 – The showgrounds were enlarged through the addition of freehold land. During the 1920s and 30s, the Shepparton Agricultural Show was regarded as the largest agricultural show in Victoria.

1993 – Rookies Return for the 50th anniversary reunion of Army and Air Force personnel

1932 – Chamber of Commerce Hall erected 1940 – The showgrounds became the site of No. 2 Infantry Training Depot, later renamed No. 3 AIF Depot 1940/46 - No agricultural shows were held during World War II while the grounds were occupied by armed forces. 1946 – The first post-war show was held and reportedly generated record profits 1947/51 – Shepparton hosted a three-day ‘Grand National Show’, officially becoming a three-day event in 1951.

1960/73 – New amenities continued to be added to the site, including the Philips Pavilion in 1960, a secretary’s office was added in 1962, a Pig Pavilion (1963), Sheep Pavilion (1965), Horticulture and Cattle Pavilions (1966), animal nursery (1967), cattle steward’s office (1971), and J.S. Wall and Stan Osmond Pavilions in 1973. 1975 – The inaugural National Dairy Show was held

2003 – Greater Shepparton City Council began a substantial redevelopment of the showgrounds with financial assistance from the Victorian Government. 2006/10 – The McIntosh Centre was completed, and the public art piece The Farmer was unveiled, as part of ongoing works. Further developments during this time included air-conditioning at the McIntosh Centre, refurbishing and lighting the upper level of the grandstand, and installing gateway entry features, and showground shedding.

1976 – The society marked 100 years since its inception 1977 – Golden Jubilee Show

1952 – A night show was introduced, along with night trotting meetings

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Liberal Member for Northern Victoria Region Congratulations to Shepparton Agricultural Society on 150 years promoting excellence in Agriculture, showcasing local talent and providing endless fun for families. p: (03) 5821 6668 e: wendy.lovell@parliament.vic.gov.au www.wendylovell.com.au Authorised by Wendy Lovell MP, 222 Wyndham Street Shepparton.

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2011 – By this time, the Shepparton Show was held across two-days, featuring a sideshow arena, animal nursery, dairy cattle competition, woodchopping, art and craft, fashion parade and fireworks. Redevelopment works continued at the showgrounds. 2013/14 – Council's annual report recorded 89 events at the showgrounds and attendance of around 65,000 people during the year. The eastern promenade works were completed in preparation for the major outdoor open-space project.

2015 – A major $1.5M upgrade began in January. The project included a much larger grassed area, improved drainage and irrigation, two new light towers, a bitumen promenade linking the eastern and western areas, improved lighting and a new toilet block with 10 toilets, including an accessible toilet. The Victorian Government contributed $500,000. The grassed arena was completed later that year, effectively bringing the major development program that had begun in 2003 to a significant milestone. Council described the refurbished venue as an opportunity

2020/22 – The Showgrounds and McIntosh Centre were useful community infrastructure during the COVID-19 period. In 2022, for example, the McIntosh Centre was used as a GV Health COVID-19 vaccination hub before the service moved to Wyndham Street. 2022 – The 146th annual Shepparton Show returned after the two-year COVID interruption, attracting approximately 13,000 people. The showgrounds again served as a vital community refuge with the McIntosh Centre used as an Emergency Relief Centre during the October 2022 floods, forming part of the response to supporting hundreds of displaced residents.

to attract major events and relaunch the agricultural show. 2015 was seen as an opportunity to showcase the region’s agricultural industries and the food produced in Greater Shepparton, as well as entertaining and educating the community, encouraging the return of families looking for entertainment and education that traditional agricultural shows provide. That year there were 10,600 attendees to the show. 2016 – The 140th annual Shepparton Show was a major milestone, featuring an Anniversary

2023 – The Showgrounds continued to expand beyond the annual agricultural show, hosting events such as the inaugural Victorian Shepparton Brick Show at the McIntosh Centre. The 147th annual Shepparton Show continued the show’s strong return and its traditional mix of agriculture, livestock, community and entertainment. 2024 – The risk of avian flu saw poultry show events and competitions cancelled. 2025 – The 149th annual Shepparton Show introduced new branding and signage as part of the lead up to

Parade, expanded entertainment and family activities. Attendance reached approximately 17,000. 2017 – Show horse competitions were held at Tatura Park, expanding the show’s horse program. 2018 – 142nd annual Shepparton Show saw even more new attractions including ferret racing, alongside circus entertainment, chainsaw carving, whip cracking, performing horses and the animal nursery.

the 150th anniversary. The Agricultural Society also introduced a popular dog high-jump competition, one example of how the show has continued to add new attractions while retaining its traditional agricultural competitions. Attendance was approximately 16,000. 2026 – The Shepparton Show reaches its 150th anniversary, with the 150th annual show scheduled for October 9-10. Governor-General Sam Mostyn AC has accepted an invitation to attend the 150th anniversary celebrations, becoming the third Governor-General to attend the show.

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Governor-General to join 150 year celebrations HER Excellency the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, has accepted an invitation to attend the 2026 Shepparton Show as part of the show’s 150th anniversary celebrations. Councillor Shane Sali, extended an informal invitation to Her Excellency when they spoke at the Australian Local Government Association National General Assembly earlier this year. Cr Sali shared the significance of the milestone and the opportunity for Greater Shepparton to host the Governor-General. “I am delighted that Her Excellency

has accepted my invitation and Greater Shepparton looks forward to welcoming her to our region as we mark this historic milestone for the Shepparton Show,” he said. “Her attendance recognises the importance of the show, not only to Greater Shepparton, but also its contribution to regional Australia and our agricultural heritage.” Shepparton Agricultural Society President, Kevin Winch, acknowledged Mayor Sali’s support, the excitement of the Governor-General's

A ROYAL WELCOME... The Governor-General, Her Excellency the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC, will attend the 2026 Shepparton Show as the community celebrates its 150th anniversary. Photo: Supplied

attendance, and the hard work of the committee over many years. “Past and current committee members have worked so hard over many years to deliver the Shepparton Show. It’s because of the committee’s hard work that we have been able to reach this 150-year milestone,” he said. “Without the support of Council,

the show would not exist. It is always a great exhibition of local products, our dairy displays and our agricultural industry more broadly and we can’t wait to celebrate this special occasion with the community next month.” Her Excellency is expected to attend the show on Friday.

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DURING the 150th Shepparton Show, the McIntosh Centre will provide a place to pause, grab a bite to eat, discover local community groups and delve into the Show’s 150-year history. A large collection of memorabilia and photographs spanning the Show’s history will be exhibited on Friday and Saturday. Visitors are encouraged to browse the artefacts and see if they can spot themselves, loved ones or familiar local characters among the images from years gone by. On Friday, children aged three to five will take part in the Tiny Tots judging from 12pm. The Dog High Jump, open to any dog who likes to jump, returns at 6pm, followed by the All

Breeds Youth Dairy Cattle Show, with judging also commencing at 6pm. CWA light lunches and scones will be available daily from 10am to 6pm, providing a spot to enjoy a cuppa and something sweet during the day. Visitors can meet members of GV Woodworkers, Crime Stoppers, Neighbourhood Watch and South Shepparton Community Centre. There will also be displays from Mooroopna Education and Activity Centre (MEAC) and GVGT Miniature Train Display. And there is more to discover outside the centre, with the Arts & Crafts Pavilion offering a showcase of local talent. Open from 10am to 7pm on Friday and 10am to 8pm on Saturday, it will feature cooking, horticulture, photography, craft and art entries.

Kim O’KEEFFE MP THE NATIONALS MEMBER FOR SHEPPARTON DISTRICT

Congratulations to the Shepparton Agricultural Soci Society on 150 years of the Shepparton Show. I look forward to the Show continuing to bring toge together the community for many years to come. 318 Wyndham St, Shepparton VIC 3630 Page 16 – The Adviser Australia No.1:1833 Wednesday, September 23, 2026

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Animals, agriculture and classic show favourites IT wouldn’t be an agricultural show without animals, and the 150th Shepparton Show will bring together livestock, working animals, and a host of much-loved traditions. Across both days, from 10am to 6pm, visitors can head to the animal nursery to meet residents of RedLilly Farm and Aussie Animal Display. The nursery will be located between the Arts & Crafts Pavilion and the Secretary’s Office, along the Benalla Road side of the showgrounds. Friday’s animal judging gets underway at 1pm in the Main Arena,

with miniature horses and ponies, small and little horses, Shetlands and Led Pintos among the classes. The Main Arena will also host the working dog display on Friday, while the Dog High Jump takes place at 6pm in the McIntosh Centre, followed by the All Breeds Youth Cattle Show. Saturday’s program will feature the Championship Dog Show, Dairy Cattle, Boer Goats, Poultry, the DGSA Vic Branch Dairy Goat Show and a sheep shearing demonstration. The horse program will be held at

Tatura Park on Saturday, hosted by Tatura Dressage Club, with the dressage program continuing on Sunday. Beyond the animal events, visitors can enjoy traditional agricultural show attractions including woodchop demonstrations, blacksmithing and the GV Vintage Machinery and Tractor Display. And, in a fitting finale to the 150th celebrations, the festivities will conclude with fireworks at 9pm on Saturday, weather permitting.

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Gates Open Sideshow Alley -Victorian Showmen’s Guild, Wide variety of food and trade stalls! Cattle Judging, Championship Dog Show, Boer and Dairy Goats Judging, Poultry judging. Animal Nursery-Redlily Farm & Aussie Farm Display McIntosh Pavilion- Horticulture Section, Displays and demonstrations, CWA scones and light food sales, Shepparton Brass and Wind Orchestra, GV Vintage Machinery and Tractor Display Art & Craft Pavilion Fizzics Science Show Science of Toys, Liquid Nitrogen Show Dinkum Dinosaurs Comedy Show Main arena- Free Colonial Clydesdales Carriage Rides, Blacksmith display, Woodchop demonstration, Furals craft workshop, Connected Circus, Free Camel Rides Teddy Bear’s Hospital, Search & Rescue Demonstrations Roving Performers-Batacuda Save Time, Drumming Duo Save Money, Roving Performers - Holy Cow with Farmer Bob Buchan Discounted Online Fizzics Science Show - Science of Tickets (Plus Booking Fee) toys, Liquid Nitrogen Show Dinkum Dinosaurs Comedy Show Mr Skye Candy Fireworks Show Proudly supported by City of Greater Shepparton.

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APPRENTICE/TRAINEE OF THE YEAR FINALIST... Ava Rosella from Hair by Stephanie. Pictured: GM of The Shepparton Club Wayne Sutton, finalist Ava Rosella from Hair by Stephanie, Lauren Orr from Apprenticeship Support Australia and Livia Hughes, President of The Shepparton Club. Photos: Emma Harrop

EXCELLENCE IN BUSINESS, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FINALIST... Frontline Computing. Pictured: Livia Hughes, President of The Shepparton Club, Frances Jenner from GV Vets, finalist Trent Mallon from Frontline Computing and GM of The Shepparton Club, Wayne Sutton.

EXCELLENCE IN BUSINESS, TRADE SERVICES FINALIST... Solar City Eco Homes. Pictured: GM of The Shepparton Club Wayne Sutton, Hayley Collins from the GMCU, finalists Justin and Andrea Marshall from Solar City Eco Homes and Livia Hughes, President of The Shepparton Club.

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APPRENTICE/TRAINEE OF THE YEAR FINALIST... Oliver Kilmartin from GV Vets. Pictured: GM of The Shepparton Club Wayne Sutton, finalist Oliver Kilmartin from GV Vets, Lauren Orr from Apprenticeship Support Australia and Livia Hughes, President of The Shepparton Club.

APPRENTICE/TRAINEE OF THE YEAR FINALIST... Ben De Cicco from Rx Electrical & Data. Pictured: Livia Hughes, President of The Shepparton Club, finalist Ben De Cicco from Rx Electrical & Data, Lauren Orr from Apprenticeship Support Australia and GM of The Shepparton Club, Wayne Sutton.

BEST MARKETING/ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN FINALIST... Cross Cleaning Co. Pictured: Livia Hughes, President of The Shepparton Club, Geoff Adams from The Shepparton Adviser, Alanah Mallaly from WIN Network, finalist Chloe Cross from Cross Cleaning Co, Luke Simmons from WIN Network and GM of The Shepparton Club, Wayne Sutton.

BEST MARKETING/ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN FINALIST... Shepparton Automotive Group. Pictured: Livia Hughes, President of The Shepparton Club, Alanah Mullaly from WIN Network, finalists Jason Shay and Juan Briggs from Shepparton Automotive Group, Geoff Adams from The Shepparton Adviser and GM of The Shepparton Club, Wayne Sutton.

EXCELLENCE IN BUSINESS, TRADE SERVICES FINALIST... Asthetique Skin Care. Pictured: GM of The Shepparton Club Wayne Sutton, finalists Brook Allan and Shellie Pearson from Asthetique Skin Care, Hayley Collins from the GMCU and Livia Hughes, President of The Shepparton Club.

EMERGING & MICRO BUSINESS OF THE YEAR FINALIST... CK Infinity Plus Support Services Pty Ltd. Pictured: Livia Hughes, President of The Shepparton Club, Damien Cocks from Greater Shepparton Business Centre, finalists Kaycee Wayman and Ammy Brown from CK Infinity Plus Support Services Pty Ltd, and GM of The Shepparton Club, Wayne Sutton.

EXCELLENCE IN BUSINESS, RETAIL SERVICES FINALIST... Harvey Norman Furniture Shepparton. Pictured: Livia Hughes, President of The Shepparton Club, Stavros from Harvey Norman Shepparton, finalist Andrew Mackie from Harvey Norman Furniture Shepparton, Saf from Harvey Norman Shepparton and GM of The Shepparton Club, Wayne Sutton.

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IN 2024, the Murray Bombers beat the Bears by a record margin, 96 points, and on Sunday it was an 81-point victory for the green and white as they secured their ninth title since rejoining the league in 1974. They won the game 21.15 (141) to 8.12 (60), kicking six goals from 11 scoring shots in the first term to lead by 34, extending that lead to 54 at half-time and to 65 points at the final break. The Bears kicked half of their eight goals in a final term which featured 10 goals. Echuca has now won the 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2026 titles after it led the competition right up until the 2021 season was abandoned due to COVID. For the Bears, it was a difficult week, with stars Adam Decicco and Kade O'Dwyer forced to withdraw due to injury and the team having to take the long route through the finals, beaten by Echuca in week one, then overcoming Mooroopna and Kyabram before facing Echuca in Sunday's grand final. Conversely, Echuca had the luxury of bringing Cody Walker and Tom Evans into the team for the weekend. Walker's credentials have been widely broadcast and he didn't let anyone down: a great goal late in the game, a fend-off that Dusty Martin would have been proud of and some wonderful athleticism that had the Bears players shaking their heads. Evans was part of a high rotation off the interchange, but was part of the supply chain that allowed coach Angus Byrne to kick six goals and win both the Wilf Cox Medal and AFL Victoria Medal for best player on the ground. The only sour note came with a serious knee injury to Sam Reid that had him leaving Deakin Reserve for treatment before the final siren sounded. While the Murray Bombers' stars shone, a defensive display from Curtis Townrow was similarly spectacular. While we don't have full statistics just yet, his intercept marking was a feature of the day and he worked in tandem with the midfield to instigate attacks. Echuca finished the game with 71 more disposals, 13 clearances and 25 more marks than the Bears, but in several of the remaining statistics there was not a lot of difference. The Bears, in fact, had just two fewer forward 50 entries, further enhancing the performance of the Echuca defence. Echuca even had 11 fewer free kicks for the day, but umpiring certainly played no part in the end result. Luke Smith kicked two goals to cap off an exceptional season and finals series, one which was rewarded with the Barry Connolly Medal for the Best Player in the GVL senior football finals series. He finished the season with 52 goals from 22 games, 11 in the finals. Liam Duguid, Connor Fleming and Ryan Ash finished among the best players, along with Smith and Morrison Medallist and ruckman Ash Holland. Zac Metcalf, swung forward in the hope of providing a marking option, was the only other multiple goalkicker for the Bears. Conversely, Echuca had Darby Jones (two

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GRAND FINAL... The Murray Bombers beat the Shepp Bears 21.15 (141) to 8.12 (60). Pictured are AFL star Lachie Ash with premiership cocaptains Jack Mchale and Mitch Wales, after presenting the Barry Connolly Coin. Lachie tossed the coin at the start of the game on behalf of his late grandfather. Photo: Supplied

goals), Tom Evans (two), Aiden Mills (two) and Liam Gronow (three) in support of coach Byrne’s bag of six. Gronow finished the finals series with eight goals in three games, while the GVL’s Rising Star of 2026, Darby Jones, finished the season with 31 goals from 19 senior games. Jack Evans capped off an exceptional season by displaying all his wares, defensive and attacking, repelling a number of Bears attacks with his long left-foot kicking. RESERVES In the reserves game, Echuca kept the Bears to two goals in the first half, leading by 40 points at the long break. Despite both teams kicking six goals in the second half, Echuca was not challenged for its title. Luke Edwards was named the winner of the Max Murley Medal for best player in the reserves finals series and also picked up the Peter “Buggs” Ryan Medal for best on ground in the grand final. UNDER 18 Shepparton won the Under 18 title with a 30-point victory, 10.13 (73) to Echuca’s off-target 4.19 (43). A GRADE NETBALL Euroa won the A Grade netball title, crushing Mooroopna's dreams of breaking a 40-year premiership drought. In a low-scoring final, Euroa led by one at quarter-time before extending the margin to eight at the long break. Mooroopna responded to cut the margin to two at three-quarter time in a game where, to that point, just 50 goals had been scored. Euroa eventually won 38-32. Euroa coach Ellie Warnock became a twotime premiership coach and was awarded beston-court honours. At the other end, Bec Colwell finished the season on 931 goals, with 28 in the grand final, while for Mooroopna, GVL Future Star winner Layla Ratcliffe shot 19 goals. OTHER NETBALL GRAND FINALS Euroa also won the B Grade title, upsetting pregame favourite Shepp Bears, who had beaten them by 20 in the second semi-final two weeks earlier. Seymour won the B Reserve grand final, another upset as United had also beaten them in the play-in game. Echuca won both the 17 & Under and 15 & Under titles. Stars of those games were Kelly Hill (best on court, B Grade), Chloe Locke (best on court, B Reserve), Kate Head (best on court, 17 & Under) and Sadia Jones (best on court, 15 & Under). Kyabram District League The Nagambie Lakers Football Netball Club (94) became the Seniors Premiers over the Lancaster Football Netball Club (85) in the Kyabram District League Grand Final on Saturday, September 12. The Best on Ground wentto Blake Fothergill from Nagambie. Shepparton East Football Netball Club (41) went back-to-back over the Lancaster Football Netball Club (36) in the A Grade Netball Grand Final. Kali Frost took home the Best on Court award.

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WEDNESDAY

6.00 Ent. Tonight 6.30 Bold 7.00 Deal Or No Deal 7.30 Everyday Gourmet 8.00 Lingo 9.00 The Finish Line 10.00 Farm To Fork 10.30 Ent. Tonight 11.00 Sydney Harbour Cops 12.00 Everyday Gourmet 12.30 Millionaire Hot Seat 1.00 News

2.00 Deal Or No Deal 2.30 The Finish Line 3.30 Lingo 4.30 Bold 5.00 10 News 6.30 Deal Or No Deal 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat 7.30 Gogglebox Australia 8.30 Boston Blue 9.30 10’s Late News 10.30 The Cheap Seats 11.30 Two And A Half Men 12.00 Shopping

6.00 Sunrise 9.00 The Morning Show 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon 1.00 Bridge Of Lies: Celebrity Specials 2.00 Bridge Of Lies 3.00 The Chase 4.00 Seven News At 4 5.00 The Chase Australia 6.00 Seven News 7.00 Home And Away 7.30 The 1% Club UK

8.30 Dennis Cometti: Centimetre Perfect 10.45 Unfiltered 11.15 Stumble 11.45 Happy’s Place 12.15 The Fear Index 1.15 Harry’s Practice 2.00 Home Shopping 4.00 NBC Today 5.00 Sunrise Early News 5.30 Sunrise

6.00 Today 9.00 Today Extra 11.30 9News Morning 12.00 The Block 1.00 Space Invaders 2.00 Pointless 3.00 Tipping Point 4.00 9News Afternoon 4.30 Tipping Point Australia 5.30 News 6.00 9News 7.00 ACA 7.30 The Block

8.45 Travel Guides 9.55 9News Late 10.25 The Assassination Of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story 11.25 The Essex Millionaire Murders 12.15 Tipping Point 1.10 Destination WA 1.30 TV Shop 2.30 Global Shop 3.00 TV Shop 4.00 Skippy 4.30 ACA

6.00 Morning Programs 7.30 France 24 English News 8.00 DD India News Hour 9.10 For The Love Of Dogs 10.10 Vintage Voltage 11.05 Canal Boat Diaries 12.00 BBC News At Ten 12.30 France 24 1.00 PBS News 2.00 Dateline 2.30 Insight 3.35 The Cook Up

4.05 Eye Of The Game 4.20 Driven By Belief 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers 6.00 Mastermind Aust 6.30 News 7.35 Marilyn And The Mob 9.30 Apollo Has Fallen 10.25 SBS News 10.55 The Old Man 11.50 A Body That Works 12.55 Late Programs

THURSDAY

6.00 News Breakfast 9.00 News 10.00 Hard Quiz 10.30 Spicks And Specks 11.00 Small Town Scandal 12.00 News 1.00 Falling 2.00 Back Roads 2.30 Home Delivery 2.55 Grand Designs Transformations 3.55 Frankie Drake 4.40 Long Lost Family

5.30 Antiques Roadshow 6.25 Hard Quiz 7.00 News 7.30 7.30 8.00 Back Roads 8.30 Take 5 9.00 Amanda & Alan’s Italian Job 9.30 The Cage 10.15 News 10.30 The Business 10.50 Death Valley 11.35 Frankie Drake

6.00 Ent. Tonight 6.30 Bold 7.00 Deal Or No Deal 7.30 Everyday Gourmet 8.00 Lingo 9.00 The Finish Line 10.00 Farm To Fork 10.30 Ent. Tonight 11.00 Building The Dream 12.00 Everyday Gourmet 12.30 Millionaire Hot Seat 1.00 News

2.00 Deal Or No Deal 2.30 The Finish Line 3.30 Lingo 4.30 Bold 5.00 10 News 6.30 Deal Or No Deal 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat 7.30 The Dog House Australia 8.30 NCIS: Sydney 9.30 10’s Late News 10.30 Two And A Half Men 12.00 Shopping

6.00 Sunrise 9.00 The Morning Show 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon 1.00 Time Is Money 2.00 Bridge Of Lies 3.00 The Chase 4.00 Seven News At 4 5.00 The Chase Australia 6.00 Seven News 7.00 Home And Away 8.30 The Front Bar 10.00 Kick Ons

10.30 Hear The Mighty Roar: Brisbane Lions: Immortality 12.00 Mr Robot 1.00 Harry’s Practice 2.00 Home Shopping 4.00 NBC Today 5.00 Sunrise Early News 5.30 Sunrise

6.00 Today 9.00 Today Extra 11.30 9News Morning 12.00 The Block 1.15 Getaway 1.45 My Way 2.00 Pointless 3.00 Tipping Point 4.00 9News Afternoon 4.30 Tipping Point Australia 5.30 News 6.00 9News 7.00 ACA

7.30 Footy Show Grand Final: My Room Telethon 10.00 9News Late 10.30 Chicago Med 11.30 Next Stop 12.00 Tipping Point 1.00 Cybershack 1.30 TV Shop 2.30 Global Shop 3.00 TV Shop 4.00 Skippy 4.30 ACA 5.00 Today Early News

6.00 Morning Programs 9.15 For The Love Of Dogs 10.15 Vintage Voltage 11.10 Canal Boat Diaries 12.00 BBC News At Ten 12.30 France 24 1.00 PBS News 2.00 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey 3.00 The Cook Up 3.30 The Crusaders: Fortresses Of Faith 4.35 Plating Locally

5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers 6.00 Mastermind Aust 6.30 News 7.35 Hollywood Crime Story 8.30 9/11: One Day In America 9.25 Say Nothing 10.20 SBS News 10.50 Reyka 11.50 Prisoner 1.00 Late Programs

FRIDAY

20 4.40 Long Lost Family 5.30 Antiques Roadshow 6.25 Hard Quiz 7.00 News 7.30 7.30 8.00 Hard Quiz 8.30 Spicks And Specks 9.00 Small Town Scandal 9.50 Planet America 10.20 News 10.35 The Business 10.55 The Cage 11.40 Murdoch Mysteries

6.00 News Breakfast 9.00 News 10.00 Amanda & Alan’s Italian Job 10.30 Take 5 10.55 Austin 12.00 News 1.00 Portrait Artist Of The Year 1.45 The Cage 2.30 Poh’s Kitchen 3.00 Grand Designs Transformations 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries

4.40 Long Lost Family 5.30 Antiques Roadshow 6.25 Hard Quiz 7.00 News 7.30 Gardening Aust 8.20 Death Valley 9.05 Portrait Artist Of The Year 9.55 Spicks And Specks 10.25 News 10.40 Would I Lie To You? 11.15 Murdoch Mysteries 12.00 Rage New Music

2.00 Deal Or No Deal 2.30 The Finish Line 3.30 Lingo 4.30 Bold 5.00 News 6.30 Deal Or No Deal 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat 7.30 Australia Vs Brazil Pre-Game 8.10 Soccer. International Friendly Series. Aust v Brazil. 10.30 News

6.00 Sunrise 9.00 The Morning Show 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon 1.00 Movie: Destination Love (2021) Anna Hutchison, Josh McKenzie, Jen Van Epps. 3.00 The Chase 4.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Carlton v Richmond. 6.00 Seven News

7.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Melbourne v North Melbourne. 9.15 Unfiltered 9.45 Movie: A Few Good Men (1992) Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson, Demi Moore. 12.30 GetOn Extra 1.00 The Front Bar 3.00 The Agenda Setters 4.00 To Be Advised 5.00 NBC Today

6.00 Today 9.00 Today Extra 11.30 9News Morning 12.00 Movie: You, Me, And That Mountain Retreat (2023) Gladys Bautista. 2.00 Pointless 3.00 Tipping Point 4.00 9News Afternoon 4.30 Tipping Point Australia 5.30 WIN News 6.00 9News

7.00 Rugby League. NRL Finals. First prelim. Dolphins v Roosters. 9.50 NRL Finals Footy Post-Match 10.45 Movie: Lethal Weapon 3 (1992) Mel Gibson. 1.00 Drive Review 1.30 TV Shop 4.00 Skippy 4.30 Global Shop 5.00 TV Shop 5.30 Postcards

6.00 Morning Programs 9.15 For The Love Of Dogs 10.15 Vintage Voltage 11.10 Canal Boat Diaries 12.00 BBC News At Ten 12.30 France 24 12.55 PBS News 1.55 DNA Family Secrets 3.00 Nula 3.40 The Cook Up 4.10 Britain’s Most Luxurious Train Journeys

5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers 6.00 Mastermind Aust 6.30 News 7.35 The Good Ship Murder 8.30 WWII With Tom Hanks 10.10 SBS News 10.40 Spy/Master 11.40 Darkness: Those Who Kill 12.35 Late Programs

SATURDAY

2 6.00 News Breakfast 9.00 News 10.00 Four Corners 10.45 Foreign Correspondent 11.20 Back Roads 12.00 News 12.30 Press Club 1.35 Media Watch 2.00 Back Roads 2.30 Home Delivery 3.00 Grand Designs Transformations 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries

6.00 Rage Charts 7.00 Wknd Brekky 9.00 Rage 10.30 Rage Vault Guest Programmer 12.00 News 12.30 Grantchester 1.15 Father Brown 2.05 Death Valley 2.50 Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip 3.40 Take 5 With Zan Rowe: Tony Armstrong 4.05 The Tony Blair Story:

Who Are You? 5.00 Australian Story: Eyes On The Prize – Kris Rallah-Baker 5.30 Landline 6.00 Kath & Kim 6.25 Hard Quiz 7.00 ABC News 7.30 Beyond Paradise Christmas Special 8.30 Father Brown 9.15 Midsomer Murders 10.45 Falling 11.35 Rage

6.00 What’s Up Down Under 7.00 Reel Action 7.30 Escape Fishing 8.00 I Fish 8.30 Camper Deals 9.00 Everyday Gourmet 9.30 Frugal Foodie 10.00 Freshly Picked 10.30 What’s Up Down Under 11.30 Love It Or List It: Brilliant Builds 12.30 Sydney

Harbour Cops 1.30 Millionaire Hot Seat 2.00 Deal Or No Deal: Celebrity Jackpot 3.00 The Finish Line 4.00 Lingo 5.00 News 6.30 Gogglebox Aust. 7.30 Selling Houses Aust 8.30 Love It Or List It Australia 9.40 Love It Or List It: Brilliant Builds 10.40 Watson

6.00 NBC Today 7.00 Weekend Sunrise 9.00 AFL Grand Final Brunch 10.30 AFL Grand Final Countdown 12.00 AFL Grand Final Pre-Game 2.00 Football. AFL. Grand Final. Fremantle v Brisbane. 5.00 AFL Grand Final Post-Match Presentation

6.00 Seven News 7.00 The 1% Club 8.00 Movie: The Martian (2015) Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Jeff Daniels. 11.00 Dennis Cometti: Centimetre Perfect 1.15 The Midwich Cuckoos 2.30 Home Shopping 4.00 It’s Academic 5.00 House Of Wellness

6.00 Getaway 6.30 Garden Gurus 7.00 Weekend Today 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday 12.00 Destination WA 12.30 Drive Review 1.00 Find My Country House Aust 1.35 The Block 4.30 Garden Gurus 5.00 News 5.30 Getaway 6.00 9News Saturday

7.00 ACA 7.30 Movie: Zookeeper (2011) 9.30 Basketball. NBL. Wildcats v NZ Breakers. 11.30 Wild Cards 12.20 Destination Celebrity 1.30 Next Stop 2.00 The Incredible Journey 2.30 TV Shop 4.30 Global Shop

6.00 DW English News 6.30 Al Jazeera 7.00 BBC News At Six 7.30 France 24 English News 8.00 DD India News Hour 9.20 For The Love Of Dogs 9.50 Car & Country Quest 11.00 BBC News At Ten 11.30 France 24 12.00 PBS News 1.00 Motor Racing. Hi-Tec Oils

Super Series. 5.05 Going Places 5.35 War Trains 6.30 News 7.30 Jewels Of The Mediterranean 8.20 Gloria Gaynor: I Will Survive 10.15 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey 11.15 DNA Family Secrets 12.25 Late Programs

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7.00 Wknd Brekky 9.00 Insiders 10.00 Offsiders 10.30 World This Week 11.00 Compass 11.30 Praise 12.00 News 12.30 Landline 1.30 Gardening Aust 2.20 Portrait Artist Of The Year 3.10 Grand Designs: House Of The Year 4.30 Amanda & Alan’s

Italian Job 5.00 Take 5 5.30 Back Roads 6.00 Antiques Roadshow 7.00 News 7.30 Portrait Artist Of The Year 8.20 Grand Designs: House Of The Year 9.05 The Cage 9.55 Father Brown 10.40 Movie: Death In Brunswick (1991)

6.00 Mass 6.30 Key Of David 7.00 Joseph Prince 7.30 Everyday Gourmet 8.00 Australia By Design: Architecture 8.30 Food Trail: South Africa 9.00 Pooches At Play 9.30 GCBC 10.00 Buy To Build 10.30 Well Traveller 11.00 Intrepid Adventures

11.30 Building The Dream 12.30 Farm To Fork 1.00 Deal Or No Deal 1.30 Millionaire Hot Seat 2.00 Gogglebox Aust. 3.00 The Finish Line 4.00 Lingo 5.00 News 6.30 10 News+ 7.00 Gogglebox Aust. 8.00 Watson 9.00 FBI 12.00 10 News+

6.00 Better Homes 7.00 Weekend Sunrise 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend 12.00 House Of Wellness 1.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Collingwood v GWS Giants. 3.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Sydney v Brisbane. 5.00 Seven News At 5 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line

6.00 Seven News 7.00 The Voice 9.05 7NEWS Spotlight 10.05 Murder In The Goldfields 12.05 Curfew 1.05 Harry’s Practice 2.00 Shopping 3.00 NFL. Jacksonville Jaguars v New England Patriots. 4.00 NBC Today 5.00 Sunrise Early News 5.30 Sunrise

6.00 Hello SA 6.30 ACA 7.00 Weekend Today 10.00 AFL Sunday Footy Show 12.00 Wide World Of Sports 1.00 My Way 1.15 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo 2.15 Postcards 2.45 Rugby League. NRL Finals. Second prelim. Panthers v Knights.

6.00 9News Sunday 7.00 Rugby Union. International Test Series. Aust v South Africa. 9.45 Test Rugby: Australia v South Africa Post-Match 10.15 9News Late 10.45 The First 48 11.45 Murder In The 21st 12.40 Tycoons Down Under 1.30 TV Shop

6.00 DW English News 6.30 Al Jazeera 7.00 PBS News Horizons 7.30 France 24 English News 8.00 DD India News Hour 9.00 For The Love Of Dogs 10.00 Flying Hands 11.00 The Isle Of Rum 12.00 PBS News Compass Points 12.30 PBS Washington Week

1.00 Motor Racing. Hi-Tec Oils Super Series. 5.05 Going Places 5.35 War Trains 6.30 News 7.30 Roman Empire By Train With Alice Roberts 8.25 Ancient Superstructures 9.25 Troy Story 11.10 Whoopee Blues 1.30 Late Programs

6.00 News Breakfast 9.00 News 9.55 Judgment: Cases That Changed Australia 10.45 Father Brown 11.30 Stuff The British Stole 12.00 News 1.00 Landline 2.00 Back Roads 2.30 Home Delivery 3.00 Murdoch Mysteries 3.45 Grand Designs Transformations

4.40 Long Lost Family 5.30 Antiques Roadshow 6.30 Hard Quiz 7.00 News 7.30 7.30 8.00 Aust Story 8.30 Four Corners 9.20 Media Watch 9.35 Planet America 10.05 Foreign Correspondent 10.40 News 10.55 The Business

6.00 Ent. Tonight 6.30 Bold 7.00 Deal Or No Deal 7.30 Everyday Gourmet 8.00 Lingo 9.00 The Finish Line 10.00 Farm To Fork 10.30 Ent. Tonight 11.00 Gogglebox Aust. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet 12.30 Millionaire Hot Seat 1.00 News 2.00 Deal Or No Deal

2.30 The Finish Line 3.30 Lingo 4.30 Bold 5.00 10 News 6.30 Deal Or No Deal 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat 7.30 Shaun Micallef’s Parents’ Evening 8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? 9.40 10’s Late News 10.40 MTV Video Music Awards 2026 12.30 Shopping

6.00 Sunrise 9.00 The Morning Show 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon 1.00 Beat The Chasers UK 2.00 Bridge Of Lies 3.00 The Chase 4.00 Seven News At 4 5.00 The Chase Australia 6.00 Seven News 7.00 Home And Away 7.30 My Kitchen Rules

9.15 The Rookie 10.15 The Agenda Setters 11.15 The Agenda Setters: Rugby League 12.15 Transplant 1.15 Harry’s Practice 2.00 Home Shopping 4.00 NBC Today 5.00 Sunrise Early News 5.30 Sunrise

6.00 Today 9.00 Today Extra 11.30 9News Morning 12.00 Movie: A Love To Remember (2021) 2.00 Pointless 3.00 Tipping Point 4.00 9News Afternoon 4.30 Tipping Point Australia 5.30 WIN News 6.00 9News 7.00 A Current Affair 7.30 The Block

9.00 100% Footy 10.00 9News Late 10.30 Outback Opal Hunters 11.30 I Survived A Crime 12.00 Tipping Point 1.00 Hello SA 1.30 TV Shop 2.30 Global Shop 3.00 TV Shop 4.00 Skippy 4.30 ACA 5.00 Today Early News 5.30 Today

6.00 Morning Programs 10.25 Vintage Voltage 11.15 Canal Boat Diaries 12.10 BBC News At Ten 12.30 France 24 1.00 PBS News Compass Points 1.30 Al Jazeera News Second Edition 2.00 DNA Family Secrets 3.10 Going Places 3.40 The Cook Up 4.10 Britain’s Most Luxurious

Train Journeys 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers 6.00 Mastermind Aust 6.30 News 7.35 Bill Bailey’s Vietnam Adventure 8.30 24 Hours In Emergency 9.25 8 Out Of 10 Cats 10.20 SBS News 10.50 Black Sands 12.40 Late Programs

6.00 News Breakfast 9.00 News 10.00 Aust Story 10.30 Planet America 11.05 The Tony Blair Story 12.00 News 1.00 Beyond Paradise Christmas Special 2.00 Back Roads 3.00 Murdoch Mysteries 3.45 Grand Designs Transformations 4.40 Long Lost Family

5.30 Antiques Roadshow 6.30 Hard Quiz 7.00 News 7.30 7.30 8.00 Foreign Correspondent 8.30 The Tony Blair Story 9.25 I Was Actually There 10.00 Take 5 10.25 News 10.40 The Business 11.00 Four Corners 11.45 Media Watch

6.00 Ent. Tonight 6.30 Bold 7.00 Deal Or No Deal 7.30 Everyday Gourmet 8.00 Lingo 9.00 The Finish Line 10.00 Farm To Fork 10.30 Ent. Tonight 11.00 Shaun Micallef’s Parents’ Evening 12.00 Everyday Gourmet 12.30 Millionaire Hot Seat 1.00 News

2.00 Deal Or No Deal 2.30 The Finish Line 3.30 Lingo 4.30 Bold 5.00 10 News 6.30 Deal Or No Deal 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat 7.30 Sydney Harbour Cops 8.30 The Cheap Seats 9.30 10’s Late News 10.30 Two And A Half Men 12.00 Shopping

9.00 Off The Grid With Colin And Manu 10.00 Ed Sheeran V Adele 11.00 Happy’s Place 12.00 The Path 2.00 Home Shopping 4.00 NBC Today 5.00 Sunrise Early News 5.30 Sunrise

6.00 Today 9.00 Today Extra 11.30 9News Morning 12.00 The Block 1.30 Getaway 2.00 Pointless 3.00 Tipping Point 4.00 9News Afternoon 4.30 Tipping Point Australia 5.30 News 6.00 9News 7.00 ACA 7.30 The Block

8.40 Travel Guides 9.50 The Assassination Of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story 10.50 9News Late 11.20 Next Stop 11.50 Tipping Point 12.40 Pointless 1.30 TV Shop 2.30 Garden Gurus 3.00 TV Shop 4.00 Skippy 4.30 ACA 5.00 Today Early News

6.00 Morning Programs 10.10 Prince’s Master Crafters Next Generation 11.05 Canal Boat Diaries 12.00 BBC News At Ten 12.30 France 24 1.00 PBS News 2.00 DNA Family Secrets 3.10 Going Places 3.40 The Cook Up 4.10 Britain’s Most Luxurious Train Journeys

5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers 6.00 Mastermind Aust 6.30 News 7.30 Stonehenge: The Final Mystery Revealed 8.30 Insight 9.30 Dateline 10.00 SBS News 10.30 The Point 11.30 Mussolini: Son Of The Century 12.30 Late Programs

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THE RIDLEY TRADE DENIAL OF ‘25 HINDERING PORT’S BUTTERS COUP JAIDEN SCIBERRAS/SEN

The AFL has announced that it will not permit the rumoured trade between Port Adelaide and the Western Bulldogs involving Todd Marshall and multiple first round picks. However, as SEN’s Tom Morris has revealed, the introduction of the ruling behind the AFL’s decision wasn’t intended for deals such as this one – and it’s caused a stir amongst club officials. Last season, a deal was almost struck between Brisbane and Essendon over defender Jordan Ridley. It was an incredibly cheap trade that would have seen Essendon receive no more than a third or fourth round pick in exchange for their former AllAustralian. However, the deal was linked to an agreement over wantaway free agent Sam Draper, and the compensation that the Bombers would receive if the Lions upped their contract offer for the ruckman. Morris explained the exact details behind the deal, the memo sent out by the AFL last year and how it applies – or doesn’t apply – to this year’s complications over Zak Butters. “These conversations between Port Adelaide and the AFL and more recently, the Western Bulldogs, have been happening for some time,” Morris told SEN’s Crunch Time. “Port Adelaide have been trying to work out how they can bring in three first round draft picks to the club. “One would be a compensation pick, the other two at least would be via a trade, with Todd Marshall’s name thrown up a while ago even though he is contracted until 2029 on a lucrative deal.

Zak Butters in Round 17 of the 2026 AFL season. Photo: Matt Turner/AAP Image.

“What’s happened here is that the Brisbane Lions last year, and Essendon, discussed the possibility of sending Jordan Ridley to Brisbane via a trade. “Ridley was set to be traded for a third or fourth rounder, so long as Brisbane upped its offer for Sam Draper so that Essendon received Band 1 compensation. “That was knocked on the head – the AFL said you can’t do that because you

can’t conflate the two things. “You can’t conflate free agency compensation and also the trade. A memo was sent to the clubs the day before the Grand Final last year, which detailed that. “Ridley stayed at Essendon, and Sam Draper ended up going to the Brisbane Lions, but Essendon got Band 2 compensation as a return for him. “The purpose of introducing it was

so that clubs couldn’t manipulate contracts so that the other club got Band 1 compensation… but Zak Butters is not that. “Zak Butters was always getting Band 1 compensation – he is on nearly $2 million a year at the Bulldogs over nine years. “That’s not the issue, and that’s what Port Adelaide and the Western Bulldogs are arguing – that the purpose

of introducing this memo or this regulation that the AFL did last year doesn’t apply to Zak Butters, because they were always going to get Band 1 compensation. “The AFL would say that it’s about the integrity of the draft; they can’t just hand over Pick 5 and everyone else gets pushed back because they want to conflate the two things – the trade period and the draft. “Then, Greg Swann (AFL footy boss) goes on AFL360, and he confirms that it will be Band 1 compensation for Zak Butters – which we knew, but it is unusual that the AFL would say this publicly. “I can’t imagine how frosty the phone call must have been between Jason Cripps – the Port Adelaide list boss - and Justin Reid at the AFL when Port Adelaide were informed on Wednesday that they weren’t allowed to do what they have been working with the AFL on for several weeks. “Whatever backflip occurred at league headquarters at that time meant that it just wasn’t going to play out the way that Port and also the Western Bulldogs thought. “They are now working on other ways to get this done – they are working out other trades and other draft picks that could go back and forth. “To be fair to Port and the Dogs, they have gone to ground, and most clubs that I’ve spoken to think that this sort of thing should be allowed to happen so long as it doesn’t manipulate what the compensation could be.” All eyes remain firmly on the Western Bulldogs and Port Adelaide as a deal for Zak Butters looms as the largest in AFL history. Trade Period commences on October 5

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