King George III chronicles a classic game at Brunswick Street Oval in which the Roys nearly caused the upset of the season
VAFA – Fitzroy v St Kevin’s: Scrubbers scare Skobbers but Coach cares for the young cobbers
June 23, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – “Oh yes, Ferocity”
June 22, 2015 by 1 Comment
After the week off to re-charge, Cam Hooke is already toey ahead of Thursday night’s blockbuster against the Dockers in Subi.
Almanac AFL Discussion: will there be less free-to-air sport in the future?
June 22, 2015 by 5 Comments
With no AFL game on Sunday, this begs the question will there be less free-to-air sport in the future? The Australian Financial Review discusses this very topic.
Junior Girls Footy: Abby Lennon at Wests (Toowong) in Brisbane
June 22, 2015 by 5 Comments
Girls footy is ticking along in Brisbane thanks to players like Molly Lennon.
Almanac Cricket – Fractious Divisions: Selecting the First Ashes Test XI
June 18, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The 2015 Ashes series kicks off in Cardiff in just under three weeks time. Following a rout of the Windies in the Caribbean, the make up of our Ashes side presents selectors with some healthy dilemmas. Our good friend Cricket Froth selects his test XI.
Fitzroy Rotary Pick 1 Round 12
June 18, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Update on the Fitzroy Rotary tipping comp.
VAFA – Hampton v Fitzroy: From Hampton Reserve to Hallam Fields – Marshalls march all troops to victory
June 18, 2015 by 2 Comments
King George III reports on the all round team effort that produced the good win against Hampton and conveys a few thoughts on this Saturday’s St Kevin’s match at home.
Almanac Rugby League – One for the Maroons
June 17, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The chant of “Queenslander” is a special part of Maroons origin folklore. Born in the Super League wars of the mid-1990s it is an integral part of one of Queensland’s most improbable series victories.
Almanac Rugby League – One for the Blues
June 17, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Ahead of tonight’s NRL State of Origin clash at the MCG, The Sydney Morning Herald’s Andrew Webster profiles NSW’s historic 1985 series win heroes. This may go someway to explaining why Origin stirs the blood of League lovers around the country.
Vale Ron Clarke AO, MBE
June 17, 2015 by 3 Comments
Legendary Australian Olympian Ron Clarke passed away this morning at his Gold Coast home.
Launch of Gideon Haigh’s new book Certain Admissions
June 16, 2015 by 2 Comments
Gideon Haigh has been at it again. Find out what certain Admissions is all about.
And, if you’re not going to State of Origin tomorrow night, get along to the launch in North Melbourne. Details in the post.
AFL Fans Association media release: Hits and Misses of Season 2015 so far
June 16, 2015 by Leave a Comment
In this media release, AFL Fans Association president Gerry Eeman says it has been “The Year of the Fan – Sort Of”. [Includes several fan comments harvested from the AFLFA Facebook page.]
Round 11 – Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: How great was that?
June 15, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke is mighty pleased with the Pies performance against the talented Giants.
Junior Almanac: Know your karate
June 13, 2015 by 1 Comment
Young Woodleigh student Anthony Ahtypis is an exponent of karate. Here he gives us something of karate’s philosophy, history and culture.
Almanac Cricket: Youlden Parkville CC are looking for a coaching coordinator
June 11, 2015 by Leave a Comment
If you’re looking for a cricket club, and better still, you are a coach, then Youlden CC in Parkville may be for you.
Chris Judd: Emotion trumps bare pragmatism
June 10, 2015 by 5 Comments
Brutus Mudcake concludes that Chris Judd’s goodbye on Tuesday was perhaps the perfect farewell.
Fitzroy Rotary Pick One – Competition No. 2 starting in Round 11
June 9, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The Rotary Club of Fitzroy’s new Pick One competition starts this week (in Round 11). $15 per entry. Support this good cause.
Round 10: Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life
June 9, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke is back with his Collingwod life and as he points out a wins a win, no matter how you do it.
Round 10: H Block Staff Room tips
June 7, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The boys are going well. Apart from Freo they’ve tipped the lot.
Two out of two lines.
They may save with a little on Melbourne at a line tomorrow.
Footy History: Round 3, 1968
June 7, 2015 by 1 Comment
Jim Young was there the last time Essendon failed to kick a goal in the first half in what is a famously windy (and dangerous) day. [Given the wind at Blundstone Arena this reminiscence is timely twice – Ed]
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