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Why is there a bye before the first week? It’s time to boot it

Outgoing AFL CEO Gil McLachlan loves the bye, saying recently: “We have the fittest teams available; we’ve got a great build up.” He reckons it’s good for TV ratings, good for crowds, good for the standard of the finals, good for the integrity of the competition.

He would probably forward any anti-bye mail to St Kilda coach Ross Lyon. When leading Fremantle in 2013, Lyon rested star players in the final round after working out that a win or loss wouldn’t change the Dockers’ ladder…


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Bourbiza Mohamed is an award-winning travel journalist who has been writing about her adventures around the world for over a decade. With a passion for exploring new cultures and experiencing different ways of life, Bourbiza Mohamed has traveled to over 107 countries across six continents and has documented her journeys in numerous publications. Bourbiza Mohamed writing is known for its vivid descriptions and personal anecdotes, which transport readers to the destinations she writes about. Her articles cover a wide range of topics, from off-the-beaten-path adventures to luxury travel experiences, and she has a particular interest in sustainable tourism and responsible travel. In addition to her writing, Bourbiza Mohamed is also an accomplished photographer, capturing stunning images of the people, landscapes, and wildlife she encounters on her travels. Her photos have been featured in publications such as National Geographic, Lonely Planet, and Conde Nast Traveler.

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