Three generations chase Perth's first flag in 36 years

Jakob Williams and Simon Campbell, whose families have played 1,700+ games for Perth, chase the club's 36-year premiership drought on Saturday.

Why it mattersJakob Williams and Simon Campbell's families chasing the seniors' 36-year premiership drought shows how personal and local legacies carry weight in sport.

AustraliaA Perth premiership would deliver the first flag for the Tasmanian club's senior side since 1990 and reserves since 1995.

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Shellharbour City Suns chase first AFL flag in 15 years

Shellharbour City Suns play for their first premiership in 15 years on Saturday against Wollongong Lions.

Why it mattersA premiership would end a 15-year drought for a club that barely existed two decades ago and represents a remarkable rise from reserves to title contenders.