Book Launch: Sport in Victoria – A History

Almanacker Dave Nadel has put in a mountain of work, herding contributors to produce this timely history of sport in Victoria. [A bit like the Almanac Dave – JTH]

Round 19 – Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Winning Ugly

As the old adage goes: a win, is a win, is a win. Cam Hooke shares his thoughts with the Magpie True Believers after Saturday’s ugly win over Carlton.

Shaun Marsh? Really? (An old yarn, re-visited)

Brendan McArdle questions the selectors’ dalliance with Shaun Marsh. [This is BMcA’s analysis in early 2014 – JTH]

Round 19 – Adelaide v Richmond: Tiger Taming

The Blacks, raffle tickets, a Crows win and a crack at Troy Chaplin – the essential ingredients for a ‘Rulebook’ write-up as the Crows tame the Tigers by 100 points off the scoreboard and 36 points on it

Craig Davis and David Bridie: an unlikely combination? Or not?

Steve Fahey’s piece on Craig Davis reminded me of the time Craig contacted me (in 2011) about David Bridie’s masterful song The Deserters, the film clip for which is also outstanding. Here’s that little article. [Do yourself a favour – JTH]

Another ex-footballer doing great things for the community: Craig Davis

Craig Davis has been a tremendous character of Australian football and has gone on to do a lot of things in the community – especially in Sydney where he has been involved in tertiary education and university sport, and also now with Youth Off the Streets. Steve Fahey gives us some background and invites Sydney-siders to support YOTS by getting along to their fund-raising dinner.

Book launch: James Coventry’s Time and Space

James Coventry with some thoughts on changes in the laws on the game. [His book Time and Space is being launched in Melbourne on Aug 14 – All welcome – details in this post]

Round 19 – Adelaide v Richmond: I wasn’t there, officer

John Green recalls his last trip to Adelaide and is very glad he didn’t go this time as his Tiges have a shocker.

From the US to Australia: My story of playing footy abroad

There’s always a novel way to recruit a footballer. Terence Brasch III explains how he came to run out for Dimboola in the Wimmera League.

Claims of AFL conspiracy should concern us all

Lynden Albiston is concerned for all footy fans, after Richard Colless revealed some comments made to him by Mike Fitzpatrick about the recruitment of Lance Franklin to Sydney at the end of 2013.

Round 18 – Richmond v Hawthorn: Once in a blue moon

After a big win against the Hawks, which consolidated the Tigers as final participants, Tigers fan Chris Daley is keeping a lid on it.

37 reasons to say #IStandWithAdam

Sydney Malakellis gives 37 reasons to say why he stands by Adam Goodes.

Looking After a Mate’s Bat

Matt and Russ remember their departed Oak Park mate, Jason “Jabba” Ball. (Beautiful – Ed.)

The Ashes 2015 – Fourth Test, Day 1: One crowded hour (and a half)

Imagine a conversation by a couple of Australian spectators at Trent Bridge.

The Ashes………the tradition continues

Peter Baulderstone commemorates the death of Australian Test Cricket.

Footys4all in Bali

Footys4all putting a smile on kids faces in Bali.

Round 18 – Port Adelaide v St Kilda: Journeys, long and short

Yvette Wroby headed to Adelaide for the Port v St Kilda clash last weekend, and as always found a raft of new people and experiences to celebrate. And if you’ve ever wanted to learn how to sing ‘When the Saints Go Marching In’ in Swedish, Japanese AND in Punjabi, well, today, friends, is your lucky day.

A message from the Premier of South Australia

Dave Brown responds to the time zone debate in South Australia and considers the possibility that the state may be renamed Western Victoria.

Round 19 – Preview: Back to the footy

Sal Ciardulli previews and gives his tips for Round 19.

A Goodes look to Kardinia Park

Ordered and clear discussion of the booing issue from Paul Spinks who tried to keep his head out of the papers and TV. [Very balanced – Ed]