Isaac Heeney could barely name another AFL club when he started at the Swans. The next thing he knew he was a forward line teammate to one of the game's greats. In the five years since, he's had the best view in the house of some extraordinary Lance Franklin moments.

By 21, Shaun Edwards owned a house, the car he always wanted and was living an AFL dream. Two years later, he quit the game. This is the story of how Edwards realised there was more to life than chasing the next big contract.

Jarryd Roughead’s retirement from AFL has sparked in interest in clubs looking to tap into his special skillset.

Mark Hutchings was about to leave for local training after being sacked by St Kilda. His dad asked a question that left his ears ringing. It put the midfielder back on the path to an AFL contract and a Premiership with the club of his childhood.

Former AFL player Mark Mickan lost his dad to Parkinson’s Disease. When he too was diagnosed he wanted to keep it quiet...

This is what happened when Melbourne Demons teammates Steven May and Tom McDonald tackled Sandown Raceway in the new Jaguar F-Type.

Paul Roos, like the man he once brought to the Swans, Rhyce Shaw, began his senior coaching career mid-season. It has some advantages and plenty of pitfalls but Shaw has made a flying start with a significant tweak.

Fighting trolls is only part of Tayla Harris's story. The Carlton footballer also fights in the ring, a sporting love she's held since she was 12. Her next assignment is around the corner.