AFL's player roster reduces to just one Steve after retirements
The AFL saw a decline in players named Steve, with the retirement of Steven May leaving only Stephen Coniglio in the league. Once, over 25 Steves played during the 1990s, but the most common current names are Jack, Tom, Sam, and Lachlan. This trend reflects broader naming cycles in Australian football over the decades.
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Published 16 Jul 2026, 15:00 UTC · Updated 16 Jul 2026, 15:30 UTC
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