
NH - NRL Star Karmichael Hunt set to switch to AFL
What happened to Matt Illman's switch to AFL? 2002 Championship with the Sixers if I remember correctly and then tried to emulate Brogan?

The most disappointing part is that just before the official announcement, he sent Bruno Cullen the Broncos boss a TEXT MESSAGE to say he was leaving.
I support him wanting to do other things in his career but that definately could've been handled more professionally and with a bit of respect- Brisbane has bent over backwards to try and keep him happy.
To say Cullen was gutted would be an understatement.

There was a bloke I recall that use to play SANFL in the arvo and go back and play for, I think, South ABA at night. Someone here might know the name, I only heard the story

Jeff Wilson springs to mind as a New Zealander, who played rugby for the All Blacks as well as cricket for the Black Caps..That is an amazing feat! Played 71 tests for the AB's and scored 44 tries..as for he cricketing abilities..we wont go there :P


Ben Graham played AFL and NFL same with Sav Rocca.
Warney also played VFL Ressies for St Kilda.
I guess you could put Mundene in there for boxing and NRL.

I'm sure there have been guys that played AFL/VFL and cricket for Australia or their State.

Some of you may have heard on the radio or read in the paper something about a Clolured Shirt Program. An initiative of the South Australian Government and the Office for Recreation and Sport this program will commence in Term 4 and will include all mini-ball and Level "0" Saturday morning referees.
Aim/Objective of the Coloured Shirt Program
The aim of the Coloured Shirt Program is to make all beginner/inexperienced officials easily recognisable to all players and spectators with the objective being that people will identify that these officials are 'learners' and may make mistakes. It is believed (based on the SANFL 'red shirt' program) that the abuse received by inexperienced officials will be reduced and in turn this will contribute to a greater retention rate of 'inexperienced' officials, officiating at the grass roots level of the sport, decrease the level of harassment experienced by officials and increase the awareness of both athletes and spectators about the importance of respecting officials.
The onus is on all players, coaches and spectators to back off and allow these guys and girls to develop their refereeing skills without the added pressure of abuse from the sidelines.

Karmichael Hunt is bloody good, but don't say his name quickly after a few beers on a Saturday night
