In a busy weekend for sport in Melbourne, Anna Pavlou found the AFLW clash between reigning premiers Adelaide and the premiership favourite Demons a great addition to the action in the sports capital.
AFLW Round 1 – Melbourne v GWS: A Giant Future
February 4, 2018 by 2 Comments
Melbourne played like the quality team that they are, but last year’s wooden spooners, GWS, showed they’ll be no easybeats this season as Anna Pavlou reports.
Almanac Footy History: Jim McShane – The Accidental Pioneer
January 15, 2018 by 1 Comment
Jim McShane was the first VFL/AFL footballer to kick a double-digit bag of goals in a game to make a history that is now a mere statistic in the history books. Anna reflects upon this achievement and ponders some questions.
The Ashes – Fourth Test, Day 3: The Rivalry of the Century
December 29, 2017 by 3 Comments
Anna Pavlou gets her first look at Ashes cricket, from the MCC Members of all places. With a trip to the MCC Library included, she’s off to a great start! (Sounds like the perfect day to me, Anna – great stuff – ED)
Second Time Lucky: Pakistan men’s Aussie Rules
December 15, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Anna Pavlou reports in on the Pakistan Shaheens taking on this year’s International Cup
2017 Player Reviews: Your Club’s Best Revised
December 6, 2017 by 2 Comments
Anna Pavlou revisits her 2017 pre-season club-by-club player performance predictions.
Making space: Dad and Daughter and a life shared through sport
November 6, 2017 by 2 Comments
Anna Pavlou has a lot to thank her Dad Nick for.
Susan Alberti: More than football
November 3, 2017 by 3 Comments
Young Anna Pavlou heard Susan Alberti talking about her autobiography at the recent Sports Writers Festival in Melbourne. She was inspired.
Number 22
October 29, 2017 by 2 Comments
Anna Pavlou has the number ’22’ on her mind – with very good reason.
Gary Ablett Junior: The Return of Our Son
October 24, 2017 by 3 Comments
The great Gary Ablett Junior returns home to Geelong. Anna Pavlou is over the moon with his arrival.
Pakistan Women’s Football: A football and a dream come true
October 16, 2017 by 5 Comments
Kashif Bouns put together a Pakistan team of 25 players and coaches in less than two months to compete in their first ever Women’s International Cup.
Tom Lonergan and Andrew Mackie: Brothers in Arms
October 10, 2017 by 4 Comments
Anna Pavlou saw retiring players Tom Lonergan and Andrew Mackie toasted by the Geelong Cats Football Club last week at the ‘Carji’ Greeves award night. Anna was fortunate enough to interview several players.
Geelong’s Night of Nights: Patrick Dangerfield Wins 2017 ‘Carji’ Greeves Medal
October 6, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Patrick Dangerfield took ‘Carji’ home last night. Anna Pavlou was on the spot.
A Tribute to Fitzy: Our Amateur Football Hero
September 28, 2017 by 5 Comments
Anna Pavlou gives a touching tribute to her uncle Fitzy who made a lasting impact on her with his love of footy. This is a beautiful piece – Ed.
Fathers’ Day: My Dad Shoodabeen a Coodabeen
September 8, 2017 by 5 Comments
Anna Pavlou was lucky enough to attend the Coodabeen Champions live show last week at the Arts Centre with her dad, helping her connect with his past.
The Final 8: Who will go all the way in 2017?
September 5, 2017 by 1 Comment
Anna Pavlou looks at the reasons why each team can win the 2017 AFL Premiership. She also highlights the X-factors for each team.
Joe Slater – An Update
August 30, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Anna Pavlou brings this poignant update to her earlier story about Geelong’s Joe Henry Slater – a Geelong champion killed in WWI
Nicole Livingstone: Giant Steps
Nicole Livingstone has not only been a terrific sportsperson, she has vast experience in media, and has made her way in sports administration, business and general life. She is a natural leader, writes Anna Pavlou in this profile, which was inspired by Nicole’s recent appointment to run the AFLW competition.