Snatched it, writes Steve Hodder.
Round 5 – Hawthorn v Adelaide: “… for without victory, there is no survival.”
April 23, 2016 by 4 Comments
Round 2 – Hawthorn v West Coast: Grand Final Rematch
April 6, 2016 by 3 Comments
Junior Almanacker Louis Hodder, with his astute observations of the Hawks’ win over West Coast.
Round 2 – Hawthorn v West Coast: Seers of Miseries
April 4, 2016 by 4 Comments
Steve Hodder says don’t waste your time paying attention to the so-called experts when it comes to Hawthorn.
2015 Grand Final – Hawthorn v West Coast: Great Hope part 2.
October 5, 2015 by 5 Comments
The Grand Final experience through metaphor. Old mate Rabonzo experiences the joy of victory and the importance of humility.
Waiting for Footy
September 17, 2015 by 2 Comments
There is no footy like Saturday footy. It has a rhythm unlike Friday or Sunday according to Steve Hodder.
When the rain tumbles down in July.
July 12, 2015 by 1 Comment
In an effort to avoid planning for term 3 classes, Steve Hodder’s thoughts were directed to the AFL’s fear of forceful tackling, and ponders the notion that those at headquarters have forgotten to preserve the fundamentals of playing Aussie Rules.
Round 9 – Hawthorn v Gold Coast: A Day in the Life.
June 5, 2015 by 1 Comment
Hawks supporters Louis and Steve Hodder watched their Hawks have a win against the Suns but were somewhat distracted and couldn’t tell you why.
Booing Adam Goodes
May 29, 2015 by 22 Comments
Steve Hodder offers some thoughts on why Adam Goodes is booed, and he doesn’t think notions of race have anything to do with it.
Round 7 – Hawthorn v Melbourne: The Hawk Explosion
May 21, 2015 by 3 Comments
Junior Almanacker Louis Hodder makes his Footy Almanac debut with a very happy Hawks fan’s view of their ‘shellacking’ of Melbourne.
Round 6 – GWS v Hawthorn: Why losing should hurt
May 12, 2015 by 7 Comments
Stephen Hodder knows pain, as this open and honest account explains. And he knows footy pain, which he keeps in perspective, even when things are not going your way.
Almanac Fishing: Great Hope
March 30, 2015 by 2 Comments
The transcendence of fishing should never be underrated. Steve Hodder’s brilliant words recall when Rabonzo met Trout
Football enigmas
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Steve Hodder looks at the artwork of the 1970’s South Melbourne players created by Chris Rees.
R.I.P Ronnie Auchettl
December 5, 2012 by 16 Comments
Steve Hodder recalls the Ron Auchettl he knew through teaching at Whittlesea Secondary College. A humble man, Ron’s students were shocked to learn he played for Carlton. He passed away this week.
“He’s a Magic Man …”?
September 23, 2012 by 6 Comments
As a long time barracker of the “Mighty Mustardpots” I’ve taken great delight in the fabulous exploits of all our players in the Brown and Gold (It’s gold! Got that? As Alan Jeans once said “… there’s nothing yellow about Hawthorn!”) and with such an array of talented indigenous players at the club at the moment I’ve [Read more]
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