Matt Thompson

“You’re trying to make me cry,” AFL great Shane Crawford says to 7NEWS presenter Mike Amor. The pair are sitting down at the MCG — where the Brownlow medallist experienced the highest of highs — to discuss the lowest of lows. WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW ON 7NEWS AT 6pm Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today Crawford wants to open up about the suicide of his brother Justin — who died age 45 — three years ago this month. He’s doing it to send a message.

A veteran horse racing caller pulled off mission impossible at a Kilmore meet on Thursday as thick fog blanketed the course. Ric McIntosh said it was the toughest of his 30-year career, somehow calling horses he couldn’t even see. Watch the ridiculous scene in the video above Watch the latest sport on Channel 7 or stream for free on 7plus >> “And they’re off. And your guess is as good as mine what’s happening,” McIntosh said on the broadcast.

Are fans ready for a later start? A DECISION on the start time for this season's Toyota AFL Grand Final is expected to be known within hours. Club presidents, coaches and the League's Commission have descended on Marvel Stadium for a series of meetings ahead of Thursday night's season launch. Collingwood president Eddie McGuire made no secret of his desire for a twilight decider. WHAT ARE YOU THINKING?