https://www.facebook.com/204616220129660/

Around The Grounds

Home
Australia
Melbourne, VIC
Around The Grounds

Around The Grounds is a web series in Auslan (Australian Sign Language) about the Australian Footbal

02/08/2026

We're excited to announce that our exclusive interview with AFL legend Eddie Betts will be uploaded sometime this week!

The interview runs for just over one hour, packed with great stories, football memories, and insights.

Before we upload it, we'd love your feedback:

👍 Like this post if you'd prefer the interview to be split into Part 1 & Part 2.

❤️ Love this post if you'd like us to upload the full one-hour interview in one video.

Your reactions will help us decide the best way to share this special interview.

Thank you for your support, and stay tuned!

28/07/2026

What an incredible day!

It was an absolute pleasure meeting Carlton & Adelaide legend Eddie Betts.

We had the opportunity to sit down for a very special interview, and it was an amazing experience. A huge thank you to Eddie for taking the time to share his stories and insights with us.

The full interview will be coming soon, so stay tuned!

27/07/2026

We’re back!

It’s been a while since our last interview, but we’re excited to be back doing what we love.

Today we’re outside the arena getting ready to meet a very special guest. 👀

Can you guess who it is?

02/07/2026

Welcome to our first edition of ATG World Sports News for 2026, bringing you the latest sports news and highlights from around the world in Auslan.

We hope you enjoy this video!

31/05/2026

Today we headed to North Port Oval, the iconic home of the Port Melbourne Football Club, to watch the VFL clash between Port Melbourne Football Club and the Tasmania Devils.

What a game it was! The match went right down to the wire and provided one of the most exciting finishes we've seen this season. The atmosphere at North Port Oval was fantastic, and it was great to see two competitive teams put on such an entertaining contest.

With Tasmania set to enter the AFL in 2028, it was also exciting to get a glimpse of the state's football future and the growing passion for the game across Tasmania.

This is a little different from our usual content, giving you a behind-the-scenes look at our day at the footy in a vlog-style format.

We hope you enjoy this video!

25/05/2026

An icon of Australian football, a respected player and coach, and one of the bravest men our game has ever known.

Neale Daniher played 82 games for Essendon Football Club before forging a distinguished coaching career. He coached 228 games for Melbourne Football Club and was widely admired by players, supporters and members, including leading the Demons to the 2000 AFL Grand Final.

While serving as General Manager of Football Operations at West Coast Eagles, Neale was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) in 2013. Faced with one of life’s cruellest challenges, he chose to fight not just for himself, but for everyone affected by the disease.

Through FightMND and the Big Freeze campaign, Neale inspired a nation, raised vital funds for research, and showed us all what courage, resilience and hope truly look like.

More than 12 years after his diagnosis, the 2025 Australian of the Year has sadly passed away.

Rest in peace, Neale Daniher.

Your legacy will live on forever, and your fight against “The Beast” will never be forgotten.

23/05/2026

On 23 May 2026, Scott Pendlebury etched his name into football history, becoming the most capped player in VFL/AFL history with his 433rd game against West Coast at the MCG, surpassing North Melbourne legend Brent Harvey's long-standing record.

Featuring:
• AFL debut in 2006
• 2 AFL Premierships (2010 & 2023)
• Norm Smith Medal
• Collingwood captaincy
• 400 AFL games milestone
• AFL disposal record
• VFL/AFL games record (433)

The Around The Grounds team would like to congratulate Scott Pendlebury on an incredible career and this historic achievement. We also pay tribute to one of the greatest players the game has ever seen.

We hope you enjoy this video.

30/04/2026

For the first time in 174 meetings since 1925, Collingwood Football Club and Hawthorn Football Club have played out a draw.

What an incredible night at the MCG, one of the most enjoyable and dramatic games of the season. Footy at its absolute best.

19/04/2026

30 years ago, the AFL nearly changed forever.

In 1996, the Hawthorn Football Club and Melbourne Football Club proposed a merger that would have created the Melbourne Hawks.

On paper, it made sense, but to the members and supporters, it meant losing identity, history, and tradition.

What followed was one of the most passionate moments in AFL history…
A vote that divided supporters, forced leadership changes, and ultimately stopped the merger from happening.

In this episode of Around The Grounds, we take a look back at the planned but failed Melbourne Hawks merger, 30 years on.

Please note: This episode is based on AFL history and various sources. While research has been done, it may not be 100% accurate.

01/04/2026

In this episode of Around The Grounds, we have the honour of sitting down with Deaf Australian skiing legend Andrew Swan, who represented Australia at the Deaflympics from 1975 to 1987.

Andrew shares his incredible journey in the world of skiing, from his first involvement in the sport to competing on the international stage at the Deaflympics. Across more than a decade, he became one of Australia’s greatest Deaf skiers through his determination, skill, and passion.

We discuss his experiences competing against the world’s best, the challenges he faced as a Deaf athlete, and the proud moments he has represented Australia. His story is one of resilience, breaking barriers, and inspiring future generations in the Deaf community.

It’s a true honour to share his story. Thank you, Andrew, for your time. We hope you enjoy the interview. To our viewers, thank you for supporting ATG over the years.

Address

Melbourne, VIC
3016

Website

facebook.com

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Around The Grounds posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Establishment

Send a message to Around The Grounds:

Want your establishment to be the top-listed Arts & Entertainment in Melbourne?