Dr John Cash

Honorary Fellow, School of Social and Political Sciences, Faculty of Arts, University of Melbourne

Arts & Culture

Footy isn’t life or death - it’s more important

Heading into the AFL finals, footy fanaticism can leave many bemused, but for diehard fans the highs and lows of following a team brings belonging and meaning

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