KB Hill looks at the career of Luke Norman, who began behind the stumps in local cricket, but soon graduated to being an Ovens & Murray League star, a Melbourne player, before finding success in the SANFL.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood life – Round 19: Still looking at a Top Four finish. Believe!
July 31, 2018 by 1 Comment
‘True Believers, like last week, that AFL game is why we are Collingwood supporters, but different to last week. We can confront adversity, recognise benefits from failure and remain optimistic.’ Cam Hooke is here to reassure Pie fans that Saturday’s loss was no cause for concern. Believe!
Almanac Odd Friday Lunch – with Mark McNamara (August 17)
July 31, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Join us at the North Fitzroy Arms for The Odd Friday Lunch, this time with Mark McNamara (Aug 17) author of The ‘Bool.
Almanac Rugby League – Retrospective: An event to mark the 20th anniversary of the Tom Brock Lecture
July 31, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This year marks the 20th year of The Annual Tom Brock Lecture. An event not to be missed for any rugby fan on Wednesday September 19 at Club York, 99 York Street, Sydney.
Balcony Banter Round 18 – Collingwood v North Melbourne: Out of the Docklands and into the Bullring
July 26, 2018 by Leave a Comment
“Unfortunately the enjoyment of meeting up with my son at the footy was tempered by Collingwood’s complete demolition of our team. North have exceeded my expectations this season, but on this day they are poor, and hopelessly outplayed by their opponents.”
Read Smokie’s latest match report on Saturday’s Collingwood v North Melbourne game on Balcony Banter.
The Artful Defender by KB Hill
July 25, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Defenders aren’t traditionally the most popular heroes on-field, but some are exceptional – like Jim Sandral who played in one of the greatest of all time sides, Melbourne 1956. KB Hill shares his story from Corowa to getting lifts with Norm Smith to training and back again.
Fitzroy Junior FC – Trivia Night & ‘Fitzroy Idol’ (July 28)
July 25, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Fitzroy Junior Football Club are holding a trivia night and ‘Fitzroy Idol’ performance – it’s on this weekend, so get in quick if you want to be involved. Details inside.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood life – Round 18: Why we are Collingwood supporters
July 24, 2018 by Leave a Comment
‘True Believers, that AFL game is why we are Collingwood supporters.’ Read Cam Hooke’s latest on all things Pies.
The Odd Friday Lunch – with Heath Scotland at the North Fitzroy Arms (July 27)
July 23, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Dependable defender, best and fairest winner and 250 gamer, Heath Scotland will be the Odd Friday Lunch guest this week (July 27).
Almanac heart – Running a 6 hour 33 minute Gold Coast marathon
July 20, 2018 by 7 Comments
Emil Zatopek said: “If you want to run, run a mile. If you want to experience a different life, run a marathon.” Here is a wonderful account of her Gold Coast marathon 2018 experience, by Jacqui Wilson.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood life – Round 17: The Year of the Pie
July 18, 2018 by 1 Comment
Okay, a Loss; and a fairly comprehensive one at that. Have the wheels fallen off our season? Should we be dusting off our ‘Buck’s criticism and rhetoric’ or what? Maybe this was “the Loss that we had to have” to take our season all the way?Cam would like to think so.
Finding form at the right time by KB Hill
July 18, 2018 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill recounts the story of the 1978 Wangaratta Rovers side, a textbook example of ‘finding form’ when it counts the most.
The Odd Friday Lunch: Terry Daniher Friday, 13th July 1.05pm, North Fitzroy Arms
July 13, 2018 by Leave a Comment
TD at Perc’s for lunch. Essendon great, Terry Daniher will be guest speaker at The Odd Friday Lunch, today Friday, 13th July at the North Fitzroy Arms.
The Wangaratta Flyer by KB Hill
July 11, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This week’s KB Hill take us away from the footy field to around the track – featuring the indomitable Wangaratta Flyer, Thomas Cusack.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – 2018 Round 17: Winners all round
July 10, 2018 by Leave a Comment
It’s a winning feeling all around the Collingwood camp this week and Cam Hooke has wrapped up all the teams’ efforts in his latest review.
Study: Watching old games of footy a boon to mental health
July 9, 2018 by 10 Comments
Good news everyone; delving into the glory days might not just be a guilty pleasure – it could improve your health.
Almanac Art: Kate Birrell’s Dusty Martin in the Grand Final
July 6, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Kate Birrell’s painting of Dusty Martin in the 2017 Grand Final. [Purchased by Joe De Petro – Ed]
Women in Sport Summit – Jarrod Landells’ interview with Amanda Farrugia
As a lead in to an upcoming summit, Jarrod Landells talked all things women in sport with GWS star Amanda Farrugia.