AFL Round 13 – Essendon v Melbourne: When in Melbourne!

Demon Kevin Hawkins takes his cousin, visiting from Singapore, to her first game. And what an introduction to Melbourne, to the MCG, to footy, and to the Demons.

Umpires need a louder voice

I know it’s part of footy culture, but the incessant “BALL!” shouts from the outer have gone too far. The AFL’s loudest supporters might be the most entertaining, but they have an unhealthy obsession with playing backseat umpire. If you were a foreigner, attending an AFL match for the first time, you’d have to assume [Read more]