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The Deadliest

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The Deadliest Files: Stephen Michael on the day he was shot, why he stayed in WA

Stephen Michael reflects on his greatest achievement in football and a hunting mishap during his playing days

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  1. The best ruckman never to play in the VFL? Stephen Michael on family and footy

    A forerunner to the modern mobile ruckman, the WA great reflects on the path he took to the WAFL, and why he never ventured east

  2. The Deadliest Grand Final: Polly v McLeod. WATCH and VOTE

    Who will you pick between these champion players in The Deadliest Grand Final?

  3. Polly v Matera: Who is The Deadliest? WATCH and VOTE

    Who will you pick between these champion players in The Deadliest?

  4. Buddy v McLeod: Who is The Deadliest? WATCH and VOTE

    Who will you pick between these champion players in The Deadliest?

The Deadliest Video

  • 12:11

    The Deadliest Files: Stephen Michael on the day he was shot, why he stayed in WA

    Stephen Michael reflects on his greatest achievement in football and a hunting mishap during his playing days

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  • 13:53

    The Deadliest Files: Wanganeen on the baby Bombers and his Brownlow

    In an interview with Tony Armstrong, Gavin Wanganeen speaks about growing up at Essendon and his challenging transition out of football

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  • 14:17

    The Deadliest Files: We were treated like rockstars! How Matera dealt with fame

    In an interview with Tony Armstrong, former Eagle speedster Peter Matera opens up on premiership wins, his idols and racism in the 90s

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  • 11:26

    The Deadliest Files: You can't come home! Why Micky O stayed a Swan

    In a fascinating interview with Tony Armstrong, former Sydney champion Michael O'Loughlin reveals a frank conversation with his mother early in his career

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  • 14:29

    The Deadliest Files: McLeod on 'culture shock', and a curious Ricciuto stitch-up

    Former Adelaide champion Andrew McLeod discusses his brilliant career in a fascinating interview with Tony Armstrong

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  • 01:00

    The Deadliest: Graham 'Polly' Farmer v Andrew McLeod

    It's a Noongar legend up against a modern day great in the Deadliest Grand Final - Who gets your vote?

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  • 01:00

    The Deadliest: Peter Matera v Graham 'Polly' Farmer

    It's two Noongar legends up against each other for a spot in the final - Who gets your vote?

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  • 01:00

    The Deadliest: Andrew McLeod v Lance Franklin

    It's Bunji up against Buddy - Who gets your vote?

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  • 01:00

    The Deadliest: Adam Goodes v Peter Matera

    A two-time Brownlow medallist up against a Norm Smith medallist - Who gets your vote?

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  • 01:00

    The Deadliest: Andrew McLeod v Maurice Rioli

    Two premiership heroes up against each other - Who gets your vote?

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  • 01:00

    The Deadliest: Lance Franklin v Cyril Rioli

    Two former teammates up against each other - Who gets your vote?

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  • 01:00

    The Deadliest: Peter Matera v Nicky Winmar

    It's Matera up against Winmar - Who gets your vote?

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  • 03:37

    The Deadliest: Peter Matera highlights

    Is Matera the greatest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander player?

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  • 03:38

    The Deadliest: Nicky Winmar highlights

    Is Winmar the greatest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander player?

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  • 01:00

    The Deadliest: Adam Goodes v Stephen Michael

    It's Goodes up against Michael - Who gets your vote?

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  • 02:13

    The Deadliest: Stephen Michael highlights

    Is Michael the greatest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander player?

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  • 04:21

    The Deadliest: Adam Goodes highlights

    Is Goodes the greatest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander player?

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  • 01:00

    The Deadliest: Graham 'Polly' Farmer v Michael O'Loughlin

    It's Polly Farmer up against Micky O' - Who gets your vote?

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The Deadliest

Learn more about the journeys and stories from some of The Deadliest footballers of all time in this special series of interviews conducted by Yokayi Footy's Tony Armstrong.

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Learn more about the journeys and stories from some of The Deadliest footballers of all time in this special series of interviews conducted by Yokayi Footy's Tony Armstrong.

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