Michel Shillito laments the postponement of two of the four opening Round matches due to Cyclone Alfred. But, he argues, it’s hardly the end of the world!
Almanac (Local) Footy – AFL Sydney Grand Final: The pain is real, but the pride lasts forever
September 11, 2023 by 1 Comment
The fabric of a footy club is special. Michael Shillito reflects upon not only the pain that yanks at that fabric in a heartbreaking Grand Final loss as favourites, but also the strength of community and growth that weaves it together.
Round 1 – GWS v Sydney : The gamble that backfired
March 20, 2022 by 2 Comments
The Swans finished over the top of GWS to win the opening match of the 2022 season. But was it wise to take their home game to the SCG in search of a big crowd?
AFLW Round 4 – GWS v Western Bulldogs: Footy Is Back, Baby!
January 31, 2022 by 1 Comment
What’s not to like about a big game of footy at a picturesque ground…especially when your team overcomes a run of sub-par results to get the season back on track? Michael Shillito is wrapped he can again watch his Giants tear it up on home soil.
Round 2 – GWS v North Melbourne: Nothing Can Replace Real Supporters At the Game
June 17, 2020 by 3 Comments
Michael Shillito was fortunate to be selected to watch the Giants v North Melbourne game from the corporate area at the Giants Stadium. Unfortunately for Michael his team let him down!
AFLW Round 1 – GWS v Gold Coast: I’ve Seen Fire and I’ve Seen Rain
February 12, 2020 by 4 Comments
The footy returned to Blacktown and it brought the rain with it. In spades. Giants diehard Michael Shillito wouldn’t have missed it for quids.
Round 4 – GWS v Gold Coast: At the Going Down of the Suns
May 1, 2015 by 3 Comments
Michael Shillito journeyed down the Hume Highway to support his emerging GWS Giants. Young forward Cameron McCarthy provides the sunshine in his day.
AFL Round 5 – Adelaide v GWS: No Miracle for GWS Giants in the City of Churches
April 21, 2014 by 1 Comment
Michael Shillito and his fellow GWS band of supporters enjoy the journey to City of Churches and a team that at least gave good effort for most of the game. The visit to Adelaide was wonderful though the end scores were not.
AFL Round 1 – GWS v Sydney: Resurgent Giants Leave Swans Thunder-Struck
March 16, 2014 by 5 Comments
Michael Shillito braves the elements to see an historic moment: GWS’s unlikely victory over the Swans.
AFL Round 4 – Melbourne v GWS: Giant Hearts Can’t Be Broken
April 24, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The Giants had their chance at the MCG but a crazy (and unexpected) final quarter from Melbourne set the bugler off. Michael Shillito flew down from Sydney.
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