Hayden Kelly scholar Paddy Grindlay continues his excellent series researching the history of the Nullawil Football Club. Part 3 looks at Shane Hogan and the drama of 1969.
Almanac Footy History: The Nullawil Maroons Part 3 – Shane Hogan and the drama of 1969
February 23, 2022 by 5 Comments
Almanac Footy History: The Nullawil Maroons Part 2 – Breaking the drought
December 26, 2021 by 2 Comments
After a run of Grand Final losses Nullawil FC were determined to win the 1964 flag as Paddy Grindlay found out when he caught up with a couple of the old-timers.
Almanac Footy History: The Nullawil Maroons Part 1 – Mallee dominance
December 8, 2021 by 6 Comments
As the Hayden Kelly Scholar, Paddy Grindlay has been researching Nullawil and its footy club. This is the first in a series of articles which profile Nullawil and its success.
Almanac Footy: Don’t touch the umpire
August 31, 2021 by 12 Comments
Footy umpire Paddy Grindlay presents his thought provoking comments about Toby Greene’s on-field action bumping a field umpire and its consequences.
Round 1 – Adelaide v Geelong: James and Stephen Rowe – Good boy!
March 23, 2021 by 5 Comments
There was joy galore celebrated in the broadcast box by Stephen Rowe as his son James Rowe kicked his first goal in AFL footy on debut for the Crows as Paddy Grindlay reports.
Round 1 – Richmond v Carlton: Playing possum
March 19, 2021 by 6 Comments
It’s the season for new beginnings: for the league, the reigning premiers and for Paddy Grindlay. Freshly ensconced in his Melbourne digs, it’s clear that home is where you make it, but can always be familiar and welcoming.
Falling, flapping, away from the nest
February 18, 2021 by 8 Comments
It’s moving on time for Paddy Grindlay – from home to the city, from teenager to what comes next, all in this still uncertain age of Covid. It’s enough to exercise a young man’s mind.
AFLW Round 1 – Carlton v Collingwood: Loves a paddle.
January 29, 2021 by 3 Comments
Paddy Grindlay relives the moments that caught his eye during last night’s AFLW season opener.
Finals Week 3 – Port Adelaide v Richmond: Another option
October 17, 2020 by 6 Comments
Paddy Grindlay depicts snippets which construct a picture of a high-pressure game which was crazy-random at times and predictable at others. [Some tremendous observations in this – Ed]]
Finals Week 2 – Richmond v St Kilda: Oh my god, they killed Kenny!
October 13, 2020 by 9 Comments
Tiger-loving Paddy Grindlay is picking up the vibe that his boys are the new bastards. [Astute Paddy – JTH]
Round 6 – Richmond v Sydney: Disinterest
July 23, 2020 by 2 Comments
It was only a fortnight ago, but Paddy Grindlay’s tale of watching Richmond play Sydney at a Victorian pub hurts those left in lockdown. From young teenage life stories to a flowing tab, Paddy’s story has it all on a difficult day for a Tigers fan.
Round 3 – Richmond v Hawthorn: Underdone
June 19, 2020 by 3 Comments
Paddy Grindlay was busy on the griddle flipping burgers while his Tigers were getting smashed by the Hawks.
Round 2 – Collingwood v Richmond: Discomfort
June 12, 2020 by 7 Comments
Footy’s back! Paddy Grindlay reviews the hard slog of the Collingwood and Richmond game that resulted in the first draw of the season.
Round 1 – Richmond v Carlton: Nando’s, Tigers, other things, and the Season For Beanies
March 20, 2020 by 1 Comment
In unprecedented times, a new footy season starts, some things remain the same but this year it’s so different as Paddy Grindlay explains.
Grand Final – West Coast v Collingwood: McGovern, Vardy, Ryan, Sheed.
September 30, 2018 by 3 Comments
Paddy Grindlay writes with tremendous energy to capture a classic grand final and West Coast premiership, with a special nod to the match-winning sequence.
Preliminary Final Preview: Richmond v Collingwood – Just beat the Pies
September 18, 2018 by 13 Comments
‘This Preliminary Final weekend, it’s two teams at opposite ends of the streets, two clubs with a history that burns, old rivals whose hatred for one another is everything but fabricated.’ Paddy Grindlay looks towards Friday night’s big crosstown rival clash.
Ash Barty, Australia’s authentic champion
Any way you slice it, Ash Barty is a marvel on and off the court. In light of her win on tennis’s biggest stage during NAIDOC Week, Paddy Grindlay takes a look at her composure, abilities and ongoing legacy.