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VFL Prelim Final: Williamstown v Port Melbourne

September 20, 2017 by Rodoaten 8 Comments

Rod Oaten was treated to grass roots footy at its best – North Port Oval on a cracking Melbourne Sunday.

Round 16 – Collingwood v Essendon: Is Essendon the new Richmond?

July 14, 2017 by Rodoaten Leave a Comment

Essendon got a comfortable win over arch rivals Collingwood last weekend and Rod Oaten was a happy man. Can the Bombers win tonight?

Round 12 – Essendon v Port Adelaide: What about the Dons

June 17, 2017 by Rodoaten Leave a Comment

Rod Oaten travelled to the West Coast for the long weekend and caught the Bombers v Power game on the TV. The Dons put on a perfect show and the weekend was capped off with a visit to the 12th Annual Forrest Soupfest.

Round 10 – Richmond v Essendon: Celebrate Dreamtime at the “G”

May 30, 2017 by Rodoaten Leave a Comment

Essendon fell short despite inaccuracy by the Tigers in the Dreamtime at the ‘G.

Round 8 – Essendon v Geelong: Bombers steam ahead of the Cats

May 15, 2017 by Rodoaten 5 Comments

Rod Oaten combined his two passions in one day: steam engines and the Essendon Football Club. Thankfully for him, both put on awesome performances and got the job done.

The Vicki Cleary Tribute Match

May 4, 2017 by Rodoaten 2 Comments

Vicki Cleary, and all those who have lost their lives to family violence, were honoured in a tribute led by Phil Cleary at Coburg Oval last Saturday. Rod Oaten was there.

A Not So Good Terrible Weekend

May 3, 2017 by Rodoaten 4 Comments

Rod Oaten’s teams let him down last weekend. He’ll be back.

Round 5 – Essendon v Collingwood: Father-son bonding day at the `G (Number 24)

April 28, 2017 by Rodoaten Leave a Comment

For the 24th Rod Oaten and son saw Essendon play Collingwood. The Dons, says Rod, were easily the better side.

VAFA Premier B – Fitzroy v Peninsula: Back at Brunswick Street

April 26, 2017 by Rodoaten Leave a Comment

Rod Oaten wandered over to Brunswick Street Oval – one of his favourite places in the world – to see the Royboys take on Peninsula in what turned out to be an entertaining encounter.

Round 3 – Carlton v Essendon: Wet and scrappy

April 13, 2017 by Rodoaten Leave a Comment

A tough day at the MCG for Essendon players and fans alike. But Rod Oaten and Canadian friends battled on.

AFLW Round 2 – Collingwood v Melbourne: Born again Dees

February 13, 2017 by Rodoaten 1 Comment

Rod and his Demon loving daughter head to Princes Park and witness a game turn around. It’s another good night at the footy. Melbourne come romping home.

AFLW Round 1 – Carlton v Collingwood: Football, its people, and its places

February 5, 2017 by Rodoaten 1 Comment

Rod Oaten, who lives not far from Princes Park, was reminded of the days of VFL footy as people walked through the streets of North Carlton. And the feeling in the crowd and the contest on the ground made for a great night.

Almanac Soccer: The Tykes and The Lilywhites

September 14, 2016 by Rodoaten 6 Comments

Rod Oaten’s Barnsley FC has made a good start to the Championship. Fingers are crossed.

Round 23 – Essendon v Carlton: We beat the old enemy

August 30, 2016 by Rodoaten 4 Comments

Is Essendon closer to success than Carlton? In a difficult season, Rod Oaten found “what a joy it was to watch those lads in the Essendon jumpers prove too skilful, too fast and too committed as a team for The Blues…”

Round 21 – Essendon v Gold Coast: The Footy Gods are smiling

August 18, 2016 by Rodoaten Leave a Comment

Rod Oaten experienced one of those rare sporting moments when all your footy teams come home a winner.

Round 18 – Essendon v Brisbane: Reflection and inaccuracy; Brunswick St and Docklands

July 26, 2016 by Rodoaten 2 Comments

Rod Oaten enjoys history and company at Brunswick St Oval, before choosing to listen via ABC radio to his Essendon; in a winnable game against the AFL’s Lions.