Inside The Battle of '89

Tackling Peace is the inspirational story of Israeli and Palestinian youths who unite over the game of Australian football. Tackling Peace goes behind the scenes as young men from different sides of a bloody political war set aside a lifetime of prejudice and hostility to compete as a team in the Australian Football League's International Cup. Few of the aspirant players had ever heard of the game and none imagined befriending teammates from across the political divide.

The story is as imposing as the man himself. the 16 year old kid from Ballarat who has become the most talked about AFL footballer of his time.

For more than 100 years, Australian Rules Football has generated a passionate followinf amungst millions of supporters. Those of us wh have been fortunate enough to play the game at the highest level, contuniue to remain the focus of this obsession. For decades we have been loved, hated, worshiped, and abused. It's for this reason, that players past and present representing each of the 16 AFL Clubs, have probided a unique insight into the journey of playing senior football. From the exhilaration of playing that first game, to the heartache of being told your time is up. This is our story.

When the last quarter of an Essendon versus Carlton game was broadcast on Easter Sunday in 1957, a new era in television and sport was born. A ride which for 45 years has seen magical moments, controversies, heroes and characters all pass by on our TV screen. Heart of the game is a fun and nostalgic look back at the 45 years of football seen through the camera lens...and from the armchair.

Seven successive Grand Finals, four premierships and a string of champion players.

They are the biggest names in football...the good guys, the bad guys and those who weren't quite sure! Join Sam Newman as he talks to the characters of the game, past and present.

September 30, 1981 - the day generally regarded as the greatest day in VFL/AFL Grand Final history. On this day no word other than 'epic' accurately describes the encounter between Geelong and Hawthorn. '1989' The Final Story has been produced to appeal to all football lovers no matter who they support, with its portrayal of the impact - both positive and negative - on the lives of all those directly involved.

For the first time a non-Victorian team lined up in the season decider determined to end the reign of one of the greatest sides in history. Too old? Too slow? The flag-festooned Hawks were out to prove the old dog still had enough bite to silence the young upstart Eagles from the west.

In the history of Aussie Rules footy, the games Wild Men have become a legend through their on-field antics. From the greats of yesteryear to the champions of the modern era.

The Footy Show first went to air on March 24, 1994... and ten years on the weekly show has become a television phenomenon. The five-time Logie winning, ratings blockbuster has created parodies of more than 130 different series, specials, mini-series and movies - these guys are willing to take on anything that their competitors will throw at them. Now relive some of the classic moments from 295 shows.