A journey to Victoria Park for a top of the table clash turns into a disaster for the Saints. Peter Clark continues his coverage of St Kilda’s famous 1966 VFL season.
1966 and all that: Round 9 – Richmond v St Kilda
June 3, 2020 by 6 Comments
St Kilda suffers their first loss for the season against Richmond, Round 9 1966. Peter Clark continues his absorbing recount of St Kilda’s premiership year.
1966 and all that: Round 8 – St Kilda v Essendon
May 27, 2020 by 6 Comments
It is Round 8, and St Kilda are taking on Essendon – the reigning premiers – at Moorabbin. Peter Clark continues his look back at the 1966 season.
1966 and all that: Round 7 – Hawthorn v St Kilda
May 20, 2020 by 7 Comments
It is Round 7, and the Saints travel to meet Hawthorn at Glenferrie Oval, which was never a happy hunting ground for opposition clubs. Peter Clark’s 1966 series continues.
1966 and all that: Round 6 – St Kilda v Fitzroy
May 13, 2020 by 9 Comments
The Saints remain undefeated after their big win against Fitzroy in their VFL 1966 Round 6 clash. Peter Clark continues his weekly review of St Kilda’s 1966 premiership year.
1966 and all that: Round 5 – South Melbourne v St Kilda
May 6, 2020 by 5 Comments
It’s Round 5, and the confident Saints travel to the Lakeside Oval to take on Bob Skilton’s in-form South Melbourne. Peter Clark’s look back at 1966 continues apace.
1966 and all that: Round 4 – St Kilda v Geelong
April 29, 2020 by 3 Comments
St Kilda have a big win over Geelong at Moorabbin in their Round 4 1966 clash. Peter Clark continues his weekly review of St Kilda’s premiership year.
1966 and all that: Round 3 – North Melbourne v St Kilda
April 22, 2020 by 4 Comments
It’s Round 3, 1966 and Peter Clark takes us to Arden Street for the match between North and the Saints. And fills us in on the other scores and what’s going on in the world. [Includes a link to The Age coverage of the round as well – Ed]
1966 and all that: Round 2 – St Kilda v Carlton
April 15, 2020 by 4 Comments
Peter Clark continues his review of St Kilda’s 1966 season. In Round 2 this week, the Blues visit the Saints’ new fortress at Moorabbin. And Gough takes a hit.
1966 and all that: Round 1 – Melbourne v St Kilda
April 8, 2020 by 3 Comments
Harold Holt was in Vietnam visiting the troops as Melbourne and St Kilda stepped onto the MCG in front of a big Round 1 ANZAC Day crowd. Peter Clark continues his account of the 1966 VFL season.
1966 and all that: Prologue
April 3, 2020 by 7 Comments
Peter Clark begins a series on the season that was 1966. Here he sets puts the footy season into its historical and social contexts.
Almanac Cricket: Memories of Australia v Pakistan Tests
November 8, 2019 by 16 Comments
A few years ago, Peter Clark provided this commentary on Australia v Pakistan Test encounters. With this summer’s First Test not too far away, let’s revisit Peter’s piece and enjoy his emotions ranging across humour, dismay, doubt, surprise and disgust. What will the 2019 series deliver?
Almanac Local Footy – MCUE v GGGM: Grassroots footy at its best!
August 1, 2019 by 4 Comments
Ah, country sport at the local Reserve on a Saturday afternoon! Peter Clark brings us an important clash between two of the Riverina Football Netball League’s amalgamated clubs, MCUE and GGBM. See if you can get your mouth around these two names!
Australia’s batsmen can and must bowl
January 9, 2017 by 6 Comments
Peter Clark has an ingenious solution for Australia’s bowlers in the upcoming Tests in India. What are your thoughts?
Australia v South Africa – Perth Test Day 2: Australia drops its bundle
November 5, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Peter Clark watches the Aussies blow a great start in Perth as the Proteas take command on day two.
Round 2 – GWS v Geelong: Giants step up
April 4, 2016 by 4 Comments
Peter Clark watched a more desperate Giants apply greater sustained pressure and moved the ball far more fluently than the Cats .
John Foord Oval, Corowa
March 11, 2016 by 2 Comments
Inspired by Glen!’s reflection on the life of his mother, Peter Clark evocatively takes us to game day at Corowa
Footy on the Radio!
Peter Clark talks up the radio broadcasters of the footy, past and present. What a cavalcade of callers, all masters of the microphone! Join in the discussion with your nominations for preferred presenters.