The humiliation of five losses on the trot avoided with last week’s win over the Kangaroos, Cam Hooke’s Magpies unfortunately couldn’t keep things rolling at the SCG. How will they shape up against the powerful Port?
Balcony Banter – Soaring high for a while
May 13, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Tiger fan Dave Campbell feared that Shai Bolton’s screamer might be the highlight of the night. He wasn’t wrong. He shared his thoughts on the MCC Members’ blog ‘Balcony Banter’.
Bruny Island oyster grower loves a furphy
May 13, 2021 by 1 Comment
Self-confessed ‘frustrated writer’ Lee Macefield entered the Furphy Literary Award competition and his story was chosen for the Anthology. He was interviewed for the ABC’s ‘Tasmanian Country Hour’.
Balcony Banter: ‘Crimmo’ – the ‘real’ hard way
May 13, 2021 by 1 Comment
In a recent post on the MCC blog ‘Balcony Banter’ Grant Fraser explained the centrality of Peter Crimmins to all that is great about the Hawks.
Book Review – Merger: The Fitzroy Lions and the tragedy of 1996 by William Westerman
May 12, 2021 by 1 Comment
Craig Horne reviews William Westerman’s book, Merger: The Fitzroy Lions and the tragedy of 1996.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 8 review, Round 9 preview
May 12, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke gives the Collingwood Life perspective on the victory over North Melbourne, then he looks to the Pies’ prospects against Sydney.
Round 9 – AFL fixture 2021: Details for matches this round
May 12, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Round 9 match details of who, where, and when your favourite team is playing.
Ice Hockey 1.01: Unique customs (Part 1)
May 10, 2021 by 1 Comment
In the first part of a mini-series, Deakin’s James Wright continues his ‘Hockey 1.01’ journey with a delve into some of the quirks and oddities you can see in the premier ice hockey competition, the NHL.
Almanac/Odd Friday Lunch: Andrew Stafford – Back On (Today!)
May 6, 2021 by 2 Comments
This lunch is BACK ON.
Andrew Stafford, music writer, footy writer, and lover of birds is the guest speaker at the next Footy Almanac/Odd Friday Lunch on Friday 7 May 2021. Details in this post.
‘Ya gotta have luck…’ by KB Hill
May 6, 2021 by 4 Comments
KB Hill traces the contrasting premiership success rates of several great players in the Ovens & Murray and Ovens & King Leagues.
Almanac Books: ‘Merger’ book launch
May 5, 2021 by Leave a Comment
William Westerman’s book, ‘Merger’, will be launched at the North Fitzroy Arms Hotel on June 2nd. Details here.
Round 8 – AFL 2021 Footy Fixture: Who is your team playing this week?
May 5, 2021 by 2 Comments
Need to know who your team plays in Round 8? All the details are here.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 7 review, Round 8 preview
May 3, 2021 by Leave a Comment
It’s becoming an all too familiar refrain for Pies fans – lack of application and execution resulted in yet another loss. Cam Hooke’s hurting too, but he has some ideas for the Kangaroos game.
Balcony Banter Bonanza: No matching the MCG!
April 29, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The sheer pleasure of being back at the footy at the MCG has dominated recent posts on the MCC Members blog ‘Balcony Banter’. Teenage GWS fan Nicholas Quinlan and Demons historian Lynda Carroll add their thoughts after their recent experiences.
Almanac Books: The Furphy Anthology 2020
April 29, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Taken from the cream of entries into last year’s Furphy Literary Award, The Furphy Anthology 2020 contains sixteen of the best stories on the topic of ‘Australian Life’.
The Furphy Literary Award 2021
April 29, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Just a friendly reminder that entries for the Furphy Literary Award for 2021 close on April 30. More details in this post.
‘Derby Day Looms……’ by KB Hill
April 29, 2021 by 3 Comments
KB Hill traces the history of the local Wangaratta ‘derby’, Wangaratta Rovers v Wangaratta Magpies.
Round 7 – AFL 2021 Footy Fixture: Playing details for your team
April 28, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Find out who, where, and when your favourite team is playing for Round 7.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 6 review, Round 7 preview
April 27, 2021 by 1 Comment
Cam Hooke is in uncharted territory, reporting on a fourth successive Collingwood loss. But like Bucks, he’s not giving up on 2021.
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