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The Australian
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Australian
State of Origin AFL: Players' teenage years to determine eligibility
AFL players have asked for a roadmap for the future of state-of-origin as they haggle for up to a third of the revenue generated from an annual state versus state series. It comes as league boss Andrew Dillon declared a player's place of birth would not be the qualifying rule for representation, with interstate-born footballers who were schooled in Victoria able to play for the Big V. The AFL's players are understood to be strongly in favour of playing a yearly representative series but also want strong guidelines around their participation and commitment to the contest. The AFL and WA state government are in talks for a February 14 clash next year between Victoria and a West Australian side after the success of the Indigenous All stars game. But rather than a single one off game the AFL is keen to return representative football to an annual event that could involve various states every year. Dillon confirmed the criteria for players to qualify for respective states would follow a historic trend. 'I think it will be about where you spent the most substantial part of your teenage years, which is what it has been historically,' he said. It could mean players who have grown up boarding at some of Victoria's football-heavy schools or moved during their adolescence would be eligible to represent the Big V. Under Dillon's clarification, the Queensland-born Ashcroft brothers – Will and Levi – would be eligible for Victoria having grown up in Melbourne's southeast. It will be upbringing over birthplace for next season's State of Origin. Picture: AAP Image/Michael Dodge Brisbane Lion Zac Bailey – born in Northern Territory but educated in South Australia – would also represent SA. Dillon said there would be an announcement confirming the matches and all the details surrounding them in the not-too-distant future. 'It's a conversation in progress with state governments and also our players and our clubs,' he said. 'I am really keen to see our best players on the ground at the same time. I think the All Stars game at the start of this year showed there's a real appetite for seeing that. 'Hopefully, there will be an announcement soon.' The collective bargaining agreement states that players are handed access to 31.7 per cent of all agreed revenue from the AFL as part of their pay deal. But this game is on top of that commitment so would require a separate agreement between the AFLPA and the league. That 31.7 per cent figure would be a rough starting point for the players to broker a deal to agree to play the series on top of their 23-game home-and-away series. The AFL has started negotiations with the AFLPA over the concept with forecast revenues a big part of that deal. Having a financial deal in place will also help players commit to the concept when clubs get cold feet in the weeks leading into the state of origin game. Some clubs were keen to manage game time for players for the Indigenous All stars game. But if players have a contract for the game they would give their all in a month when most players are timing their preparation for the home-and-away season to the limit. Tyler Lewis Sports reporter Tyler Lewis is a sports reporter based in Melbourne's south east. @tmlew_ Tyler Lewis
Sky News AU
2 days ago
- Sport
- Sky News AU
State of Origin AFL: Players' teenage years to determine eligibility
AFL players born interstate who did their schooling in Victoria could qualify to play for the Big V after league boss Andrew Dillon declared place of birth wouldn't be the qualifying rule when State of Origin football returns in 2026. A revamped State of Origin game is all but certain to take place next February following the successful pre-season match between Fremantle and the Indigenous All Stars. It's likely to be played in Perth, with Western Australia taking on Victoria. On Tuesday, Dillon confirmed the criteria for players to qualify for respective states would follow a historic trend. 'I think it will be about where you spent the most substantial part of your teenage years, which is what it has been historically,' he said. It could mean players who have grown up boarding at some of Victoria's football-heavy schools or moved during their adolescence would be eligible to represent the Big V. Under Dillon's clarification, the Queensland-born Ashcroft brothers – Will and Levi – would be eligible for Victoria having grown up in Melbourne's southeast. Brisbane Lion Zac Bailey – born in Northern Territory but educated in South Australia – would also represent SA. Dillon said there would be an announcement confirming the matches and all the details surrounding them in the not-too-distant future. 'It's a conversation in progress with state governments and also our players and our clubs,' he said. 'I am really keen to see our best players on the ground at the same time. I think the All Stars game at the start of this year showed there's a real appetite for seeing that. 'Hopefully, there will be an announcement soon.' Originally published as AFL CEO Andrew Dillon on State of Origin qualification ahead of impending 2026 return
News.com.au
2 days ago
- Sport
- News.com.au
AFL CEO Andrew Dillon on State of Origin qualification ahead of impending 2026 return
AFL players born interstate who did their schooling in Victoria could qualify to play for the Big V after league boss Andrew Dillon declared place of birth wouldn't be the qualifying rule when State of Origin football returns in 2026. A revamped State of Origin game is all but certain to take place next February following the successful pre-season match between Fremantle and the Indigenous All Stars. It's likely to be played in Perth, with Western Australia taking on Victoria. On Tuesday, Dillon confirmed the criteria for players to qualify for respective states would follow a historic trend. 'I think it will be about where you spent the most substantial part of your teenage years, which is what it has been historically,' he said. It could mean players who have grown up boarding at some of Victoria's football-heavy schools or moved during their adolescence would be eligible to represent the Big V. Under Dillon's clarification, the Queensland-born Ashcroft brothers – Will and Levi – would be eligible for Victoria having grown up in Melbourne's southeast. Brisbane Lion Zac Bailey – born in Northern Territory but educated in South Australia – would also represent SA. Dillon said there would be an announcement confirming the matches and all the details surrounding them in the not-too-distant future. 'It's a conversation in progress with state governments and also our players and our clubs,' he said. 'I am really keen to see our best players on the ground at the same time. I think the All Stars game at the start of this year showed there's a real appetite for seeing that. 'Hopefully, there will be an announcement soon.'
Buzz Feed
22-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
I Tried 3 Viral Blush Hacks To See If They Actually Work, And I'm So Glad I Ended Up With A Favorite Method
Truthfully, I was never much of a blush girly until the blush renaissance of the TikTok age. Suddenly, I was aware of blush-forward trends like the " Strawberry Girl Makeup," the " Crying Girl Makeup," and the " Blonzer" effect, and honestly, I wasn't mad about it. I've come to learn that when blush is done right, it adds dimension to the face and a warm, natural-looking glow (if natural is the look you're going for.) But the one thing that plagued me was how to apply it. There are just so many options! However, one of the great upsides of all the information we're inundated with these days is that there are opportunities to discover a new technique or style that really works for you. So, when I came across these three blush trends — the " Jelly Donut Blush," the " V" method, and the " Big V" method — I was excited to explore new blush possibilities and see if they would become a welcome addition to my beauty routine. They piqued my interest because of how the application process and results seemed accessible and attainable. They looked, to me, like a possible routine for even the most beginner beauty enthusiasts, and didn't require a million and one products. After all, the key to a good hack lies in its simplicity, no? Thus, as someone whose makeup routine has stalled over the years but loves a good beauty tip and is ready to up her blush game, I appointed myself to test these three viral blush trends to see if they deliver. Here we go! I first started with the "Jelly Donut Blush" trend. From the TikTok video above and dozens of other videos I've seen, it looks to promise a glowing, flushed look, which I love! As a dry-skin girly, I am a moth to the flame when it comes to beauty promises of: Shine! Dewy! Glowing! Here's what I used: A liquid highlighter, a liquid blush, and a dense, domed brush. I then used a beauty blender to pat everything down — but, I've also seen videos where people just used the tips of their fingers to blend and it looked great! I made a small circle on the apples of my cheeks with the liquid highlighter, then, in the middle, I added the "jelly" part — a dot of liquid blush. Then using the brush, I started to pat and blend down the liquid blush and highlighter. I followed it up with the beauty blender afterwards. Haein Jung The results: Haein Jung For some naive reason, I thought I would end up with a more pigmented look like many of the TikTok videos I've seen. However, I still really liked the results! The technique resulted in a very natural, subtle flush that I feel could work great for daytime outings — brunches, picnics, school, work, etc.! I would consider the dot of the "jelly" as a starting point and by adding more "jelly" dots, you can build up to the pigmented look you want. All in all, I liked being able to apply and blend the highlighter and blush together. My trial with the Jelly Donut Blush trend resulted in a subtle, highlighter-infused flush! Next, I tested the "V" trend that helps with placement when applying blush. It helps to achieve two distinct beauty looks — a youthful or defined one. Here's what I used: A powder blush and two brushes — one soft and domed, and the other flat-topped and dense. Haein Jung I went for the youthful look first. I made a "V" shape with my index and middle finger and angled it to the apples of my cheeks. I applied the blush in the center of the "V," like so: Haein Jung Afterward, with the flat-topped brush, I blended the blush out. Otherwise, that section ends up too pigmented, resulting in an effect. Haein Jung However, if you take a lighter-hand approach, or have a really soft high-quality blush brush at hand, you might not need to blend it out. The results: Haein Jung This youthful blush method was originally how I'd been applying my blush (on the apples of my cheeks), but this was the first time applying using the "V" method. What I liked about this was that it gave me more control over the application process. I usually end up applying too much and have to blend a lot of it out, but with this method, I was able to get the results I wanted a lot quicker. For efficiency, I'd rate it pretty high. But I felt it accentuated my cheeks too much. Next, I tested the defined look. Again, I made a "V" shape with my index and middle finger, but this time angled it towards my cheekbones. I applied the blush along the tops of my cheekbones, like so: Haein Jung The results: Haein Jung Okay, this method snatched up my cheeks! Perhaps I never really cared for blush because I always thought it drew attention to my cheeks more than I wanted it to. However, even though this technique really did help add definition to my face, I would've liked a more fuller blush effect. The end results left me wanting something a little more. Lastly, I tested the "Big V" method. I don't know what to call it, so this is what I'll name it for testing purposes. Using my index finger and thumb, I made a "Big V" (or a "checkmark" shape) and angled it to the apples of my cheeks and up my cheekbones. I applied the blush along my index finger, like so: Haein Jung Blend, blend, blend. Haein Jung The results: Haein Jung Once I started blending, I knew this would be my favorite method. This was like the "V" method's "youthful" and "defined" look got together and made the "Big V!" It was everything! This method gave me the blush coverage I wanted, plus definition. I loved how this method angled the blush upwards and therefore gave me the lifted results I always wanted. Conclusion: This trial was a lot of fun in experimenting with new techniques I never really gave myself the time to do. At the end of it, I'm glad I was able to take away new tips and application methods. I'm sure the "Big V" method will be how I'll angle my blush from now on, and when the occasion strikes, I'll be utilizing the "Jelly Donut Blush" method. As for the youthful "V" look, maybe it's time to let that one go. Overall, I appreciate blush a lot more now!
