Hickey’s heartfelt farewell

SUNRAYSIA’S first AFLW footballer Melissa Hickey says playing the game at the top level for Geelong was a dream come true. Inaugural Geelong captain Hickey, 35, announced her retirement last month after the AFL season was called off due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The announcement brought an end to 12 years at the top level […]

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