Ryan Griffen watched the dying moments of the Western Bulldogs' grand final win in a petrol station off a highway. The former captain stood mesmerised, unable to look away.

Ben Griffiths is about to depart for the University of Southern California. He identifies similarities between Richmond and US college football - and the areas where they are worlds apart.

Karmichael Hunt has just endured the darkest and most difficult year of his life. This is the story of what happened then ... and what happens next.

Bernie Vince has walked away from footy. Now, he walks into the next phase of his life ... and he's been preparing for it by selling teammates' houses.

She was named All Australian ruckman last season. Yet, the high sent Erin McKinnon into a deep low. This is how the Giants' giant is turning her curse into a blessing.

Karen Paxman grew up in a household that had no interest in footy. Here's the story of how she became regarded as the most gifted player in the AFLW.

Eliza Hynes has lived in debt, relived on her parents and lived in 16 houses across three countries in pursuit of her sporting dream. This is why it's been worth it.

Two years ago, Chloe Dalton was an Olympic gold medalist taking selfies with Rafa Nadal in the athletes' village at Rio. Today she's a new player, in a new sport, in a new town.