Sam Fisher’s fall reveals pitfalls of life after fame

Email When Sam Fisher is jailed on Thursday, he will assume a role he never would have contemplated at the height of his AFL career. He’s become a case study in how the transition from sports star to has-been can go so wrong.

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PM Edition Sam Fisher’s fall reveals pitfalls of life after fame When Sam Fisher is jailed on Thursday, he will assume a role he never would have contemplated at the height of his AFL career. He’s become a case study in how the transition from s... READ MORE   Daughter feared exposure of mother’s affair when campers vanished The daughter of camper Carol Clay feared her mother’s affair with childhood sweetheart Russell Hill being made public when they vanished from Victoria’s High Country. READ MORE   Aussie Olympian hit with US ban over alleged sexual misconduct Australian winter Olympic flag bearer Brendan Kerry has been banned from coaching in America over allegations of sexual misconduct with a minor. READ MORE   ‘Sad footballer’: AFL great’s concern for Saints star The Saints are struggling to both score and win, and a former champion says their issues start with a lack of forward cohesion, starting with the form of their spearhead, Max King. READ MORE   ‘We shall not be moved’: Pro-Palestine activists in Melbourne Uni sit-in Defiant pro-Palestine protesters say they will not be moved from a sit-in at a key University of Melbourne building as leaders warn them to leave now or face police. READ MORE   Eddie’s son steps away from media role for sabbatical Xander McGuire is stepping away from his role at Channel 9 for a sabbatical at one of the world’s most prestigious universities. READ MORE   You’re getting $300 off your power bill. Here’s how it will work A $300 energy rebate is the federal budget’s key cost-of-living measure. Here’s how it will be delivered, including to households on solar. READ MORE   Media street: Swans, Giant feud turns ugly over Longmire video The Giants and Swans have never much liked each other on or off the field, but the GWS social media team may have pushed the envelope too far. Scott Gullan goes behind the scenes o... READ MORE   Why AFL players won’t report head knocks A troubling report into how AFL players deal with concussion symptoms has led for calls to revamp a key aspect of contracts. READ MORE   Surprise Vic location rumoured for Oz Disneyland Rumours are swirling Disney is eyeing off a burgeoning suburb in Melbourne’s southwest for a future theme park, following news the entertainment juggernaut has international expans... READ MORE   Newsletters Today's Paper +Rewards Want to change how you receive these emails? Manage your newsletter preferences or unsubscribe from this newsletter. Sent by the Herald Sun, PO Box 14999, Melbourne VIC 8001, Australia.