Listening to The Listener

Mathilde de Hauteclocque is challenged to think by Martin Flanagan, Erin Riley and Stan Grant on a writer’s festival panel in Sydney. She then applies that thinking to the week which follows in her roles as museum curator, mum and O’Reilly Fan. Her Kangaroo barista is also challenged – but his is a different form of contemplation. [Characteristic MdeH stuff – JTH]

Round 10 – Sydney v North Melbourne: Ed and Education at the SCG

Keiran Croker heads to Sydney for his Swans, where he not only enjoys “one of the nicest grounds to watch footy (or cricket),” but plays a role in educating some international visitors.

Round 10 – Sydney v North Melbourne: The Magic of Marn Grook

Our game binds people from all walks of life, says Joe Moore. And probably even more so during the AFL’s Indigenous round.

Round 10 – Sydney v North Melbourne: Winter descends on the SCG but the Swans heat up the O’Reilly shiverers

Tom Bally doesn’t quite pick the weather, but who cares, the Swans heat up the SCG and cement their place at the top of the ladder. [I reckon it was colder at Fitzroy on Saturday – Ed]

Round 10 – Sydney v North Melbourne: One with the Lot

Road trips by car and bike and the finer points of burgerless burgers. All provide the context for a good Sydney win at the SCG