Last Sunday, broadcaster Matthew Nicholson told the story of the 1967 Tasmanian state premiership between Wynyard and North Hobart on ABC Grandstand. It’s one of the most famous footy games in Australian history – and in this fiftieth anniversary year the tale deserves to be told and re-told. The version by Shane Johnson, published here, of it is a cracker. It comes from Footy Town which Malarkey Publications put out a few years ago.
Smokie’s Willy CYs Preview, Rd10: Midsomer
June 23, 2017 by 1 Comment
Williamstown CYMS travel to Marcellin for a must-win game. But Smokie has his mind on crime.
VAFA Premier B – Fitzroy v Old Scotch: Deo Gratias, Bambino Nino
June 22, 2017 by Leave a Comment
It was a political feast at the Reds Foundation luncheon, writes King George!III as Dan Andrew gave his best, before the Reds faced Old Scotch who were stirred into action at half-time.
Almanac Cricket: Where it Went Wrong for the Aussies
June 22, 2017 by 2 Comments
Junior Almanacker Daniel Saunders delivers has take on the recent disappointment for Australia at the ICC Champions Trophy in England. Who is needed for the upcoming India tour?
Almanac Racing – A stab at the quaddie
June 22, 2017 by 1 Comment
There are some big races at Flemington this Saturday and Tom Riordan has his tips ready.
AFLM: Round 13 – North Melbourne v St Kilda: Their team didn’t do very well Friday night
June 22, 2017 by 1 Comment
Yvette Wroby enjoyed a Saints win, a weekend away and the Williamstown Literary Festival. Three wins. Let’s hope the Saints get another win next weekend as well.
Round 14 Preview – One for the Master
June 22, 2017 by 2 Comments
The great man Gary Ablett celebrates his 300th AFL game this weekend, Geelong returns to Kardinia Park and Richmond v Carlton has a lot of importance behind it. Sal covers all this and more in his Round 14 preview.
SANFL Blow-ins 1960-1990 Part 3: Glenelg
June 22, 2017 by 20 Comments
One of the biggest names in Australian football (along with several obscure ones) appears in this next instalment of Swish’s list of Glenelg interstate interlopers during the SANFL’s black and golden years.
Almanac League: Five Metre Gap – Origin II 2017
June 22, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Queensland produced a spectacular comeback against New South Wales to level the Origin series at one game apiece. Hamish Neal has his take on the captivating game.
A Cats Eyed View of Subi
June 21, 2017 by 5 Comments
Cat’s supporter Denis reminisces about the Subiaco Oval as he says goodbye to it as an AFL venue.
Round 13 – Richmond v Sydney: The Half-time Break Requires Alcohol
June 21, 2017 by
Joe De Petro donned the custard catcher to watch Richmond v Sydney from the Balcony.
Reclink Community Cup Melbourne – This Sunday
June 21, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The Reclink Community Cup kicks off in Melbourne this Sunday. Get along for an awesome day of footy and music.
Haiku Bob – Round 12 – rise and rise
June 21, 2017 by 3 Comments
Haiku Bob perfectly captures the moment the Magpies surrounded their lead as the Demons celebrated a Queen’s Birthday victory.
The Round 13 Mega Post
June 21, 2017 by 9 Comments
Junior Adelaide Correspondent Aidan Hammond delivers his first mega post. He covers the Port Adelaide and Brisbane game, his Brownlow Medal votes and the premiership race. He also reports on his own game of junior footy. [Great stuff Aidan – JTH]
WAFL Round 13: Another Subi Statement and a Sharks win at last
June 21, 2017 by 2 Comments
“The trip from Fremantle to Joondalup is one of the most daunting in the WAFL – I get lost every time I go there” Les Everett on Round 13 (and some cracking photos too).
We’ll always have Paris: The 2017 Western Bulldogs
June 20, 2017 by 10 Comments
These are tough times for Western Bulldogs supporters, with the team sitting at 6-6 after thirteen rounds. Neil Anderson gives us a deep insight into the mind of a lifelong Footscray/Western Bulldogs fan.
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