It’s been a while between innings for Smokie when it comes to watching the Sheffield Shield at the MCG, so when a gap appeared in the covers of life, he slipped in to watch the Vics take on NSW and reminisce.
Almanac Music – Aussie album review: INXS “Shabooh Shoobah”
October 16, 2018 by 8 Comments
Smokie returns to share the seventh in his occasional series of Australian album reviews- this time “Shabooh Shoobah” by INXS.
VAFA Premier C – Williamstown CYMS v Old Geelong Preview: Once in a Lifetime
September 7, 2018 by 5 Comments
The chance to play for a promotion to B Grade, or play for a premiership are opportunities that may never again present themselves claims Smokie. Saturday is a once in a lifetime situation for Williamstown CYMS to not “let the days go by” and to exhort themselves to greater things.
VAFA Premier C – Williamstown CYMS v Fitzroy: Smokie’s Second Semi-Final Preview
August 31, 2018 by 1 Comment
Smokie presents his preview of the VAFA Premier C 2nd Semi-Final.
VAFA Premier C – Williamstown CYMS: What We Deserve
August 24, 2018 by 3 Comments
With one round remaining in C Section, Williamstown CYMS will play Fitzroy on Saturday week for the right to ascend to B Grade. Who “deserves” it? Who “deserves” anything?
VAFA Premier C – Williamstown CYMS v Fitzroy: Smokie’s preview of the big match
August 17, 2018 by 3 Comments
Boorish spectators and the wind across the Fearon can at times get to Smokie but like his beloved Willy boys, he soldiers on. Here are his thoughts for this week.
Round 21 – North Melbourne v Western Bulldogs: Home Truths
August 14, 2018 by 5 Comments
Let not some unexpected wins paper over the cracks. Smokie delivers some home truths for Brad Scott and co.
VAFA Premier C – Williamstown CYMS v Old Camberwell: Conspiracy theories?
August 10, 2018 by 2 Comments
Smokie is a bit partial to a conspiracy theory as he explains in his report.
VAFA: Williamstown CYMS AFC – Smokie reminisces about times past
July 27, 2018 by 4 Comments
Smokie reminisces about times past as a player, administrator, and supporter at Williamstown CYs.
Almanac Teams: The True Believers
July 11, 2018 by 15 Comments
Count your blessings, for Smokie has selected a team with a decidedly religious flavour.
The Blue & The Gold: A Win for the Ages
June 29, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Smokie revisits the memorable Williamstown CYMS Grand Final victory of 2009 against Peninsula.
VAFA Premier C – Willy CYs v Ivanhoe: A Multiplicity of Smokies
June 22, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Smokie works out how he can be in two places at once – down at the old Fearon and on duty at home.
Flying North For The Winter (The CYs Preview)
June 15, 2018 by Leave a Comment
The annual migration to warmer climes has commenced. The CY’s are not alone in dealing with this issue, but will be particularly hard hit in the next few weeks
VAFA – Smokie’s CYs preview: House Parties
June 1, 2018 by 1 Comment
Smokie Dawson is sniffing the social glue that has held Willy CYs together over the years.
VAFA: Winners’ beer! Smokie brings the latest from Williamstown CYMS AFC
May 18, 2018 by 3 Comments
Smokie previews Williamstown CYMS AFC’s VAFA clash against Fitzroy this week.
Almanac Teams: Vocations & Occupations
May 17, 2018 by 16 Comments
“Where your talents and the needs of the world cross; there lies your vocation.” Aristotle.
There are many and varied lost trades lurking within the names of footballers and Smokie has found a few to create another Almanac Team.
Williamstown CYMS AFC: Into The Ammos!
May 11, 2018 by 2 Comments
Smokie Dawson reviews this week’s games for the Williamstown CYMS AFC, and also provides a history of the club’s inception into the VAFA.
VAFA Premier C – The CYs Preview: Uni Daze
May 4, 2018 by 5 Comments
In this week’s preview, Smokie reminisces about his tumultuous time at Melbourne Uni
VAFA Premier C – the CYs Preview: Road Hog
April 27, 2018 by 1 Comment
As usual, it took only days for Smokie to break his New Year’s resolution
“Our Game”
This piece has been taken down following a reader’s request.