East vs West in AFL battle, rowing rage and a parkrun jam

Key points

• Guest columnist David Topp argues Rockhampton's 2032 Olympic rowing venue faces airport capacity problems, as the terminal there is purely domestic. He says Victoria Park's stadium site has lost its scenic signage status and that road signs should be changed.
• He also says the New Farm parkrun course is crowded and narrow in places.
• Topp notes that Brisbane Lions beat Fremantle Dockers in the 2026 AFL Grand Final, their sixth premiership since 1990.