About Michael Voss
About Michael Voss
Michael Voss was one of the most respected players of the modern era. A three-time premiership captain with the Brisbane Lions' during their dominance of the competition in the early 2000s, Voss retired last year with 289 matches under his belt since his debut for the Brisbane Bears in 1992. Voss was a co-winner of the Brownlow Medal in 1996 (along with James Hird), a five-time All-Australian and captain of the Lions since 2001. Voss's thought-provoking and respected columns will appear regularly in The Sunday Age.
Victory is sweet proof of hard work
Football is great because it encapsulates so many great things.
Judd's journey east creates plenty of intrigue
The deal that will be done to secure Chris Judd holds as much interest as his destination.
Job security a rarity for everyone in football
Drafting is important but so, too, is making the right decisions about delisting and retiring.
Unsung, often unknown, coach's right-hand man is a key player
In an increasingly professional game, the role of the football manager is becoming more vital.
It's time to be all aboard to tackle scourge of drugs
We should keep self-interest at bay and create a unified voice in educating people on the dangers of these substances.
This September, can the Cats stand up?
Can the Cats go the distance? Only time will tell, but from experience, they look like they're ready.
Mixing emerging talent with the old hands
I've got 12 first-timers, three ex-rookies and a player who spent the first five weeks of the season under a club suspension in my 2007 All-Australian team.
Call of cheat must come with proof
It is unfair that Michael Braun's reputation has a dent in it just because of rumour and innuendo.
Farewell Kouta, one of the greats
At his best, he was nigh-on unstoppable. Anthony Koutoufides was that rare combination of sporting star.
I'm keen, the question is: am I ready?
It's been an extraordinary month, hasn't it? Four coaches gone in four weeks. Makes you wonder what might happen next.
Cats' patience could provide a costly lesson for Dockers
Fremantle may have been wise to give Chris Connolly another year, as Geelong did with Mark Thompson.
Base free agency on player ages, but hasten slowly
A minimum age of 28, rather than years of service, would help protect the clubs' investment.
Cousins case hatches healthy legacy
Support and mature leadership that brought a positive turn to a hurtful episode deserve applause.
Dying art of traditional power forward
Centre half-forwards are having to rethink how they play the game.
An Arch-enemy at times, but lots to like in legend
Glenn Archer's extreme commitment to everything in his life is just part of the Kangaroo defender's story.
How I modelled myself on Rob Harvey
A towelling from a champion provided some of the most enduring football lessons.
Dump the rules that reward weak bodies
It's time to go back to the drawing board on the hands-in-the-back rule. It discourages contests.
Aka and Lions: split the only solution
Jason Akermanis' return to the Gabba in a Bulldogs guernsey will have everyone's attention.
The best player you hardly know
Humble and hard-working, Brisbane's Simon Black is a driven competitor but a lousy driver.
Young talent out of this world
While picking an under-21 AFL side it became clear that the game's future is in safe young hands.
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