Amateur footy kicks off in Melbourne today. And Smokie will be at the Fearon to watch his old club play. This is the first of his weekly Williamstown CYMS previews.
AFL Round 1 – Gold Coast v North Melbourne: Wet Season
March 28, 2018 by 2 Comments
What were they thinking when they scheduled a game in Cairns during the wet season?
Missing Red Symons
March 20, 2018 by 14 Comments
You don’t know what you’ve got til you lose it. In AFLW Grand Final week, Smokie recalls Red’s ways, Red’s traits and Red’s strident ambivalence to footy.
AFLW Round 3 – Collingwood v GWS: Three blokes walk into a bar
February 21, 2018 by 17 Comments
Smokie and his mates meet for a beer down the coast and take in the Collingwood v GWS AFLW match at the pub, though only after convincing the bartender to put the game on at least one of the TV’s that were all switched on to PyeongChang.
T20 International – Australia v England: Another ‘Big Ship’
February 15, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Smokie Dawson went to the T20 at the MCG on Sunday with a very well-named mate. [from the MCC’s Balcony Banter]
Tayla Harris by Aidan (9)
February 12, 2018 by 6 Comments
Last season it was footy cards. Now Smokie’s talented footy-mad nephew – 9 year-old Blues fan Aidan – has been drawing a portrait of Tayla Harris
The Final Round at the House of Stoush
January 29, 2018 by 13 Comments
There is a part of Smokie that dies just a little when a familiar old building is demolished. It will be even more so when Festival Hall meets the wrecking ball.
The Ashes – First Test, Days 4 and 5: If
November 27, 2017 by 5 Comments
Test Match cricket is a game of “Ifs”. The Brisbane Test was no exception.
Almanac Teams: Hollywood Womens’ FC – The Leading Ladies
November 6, 2017 by 14 Comments
It is not right that there has been no women’s ‘funny’ team. In the spirit of equality, Smokie seeks to put this right with the “Leading Ladies” team.
Almanac Music – Midnight Oil at Kuranda: Still burning
October 14, 2017 by 16 Comments
Smokie Dawson capped off a week long holiday in Far North Queensland by seeing one of Australia’s most popular bands of all time Midnight Oil. The beautiful Kuranda Amphitheatre surrounded by the rain forest and company made it a gig to remember.
I hate Richmond
September 19, 2017 by 64 Comments
Smokie Dawson tries to explain his deep-seated hatred of Richmond.
VAFA C Grade Semi Final – Willy CYs v Marcellin: The Very First Time
September 8, 2017 by 1 Comment
This Sunday at Elsternwick Park, Williamstown CYMS enter the VAFA C Grade finals for the very first time. Smokie will be on hand to witness this historic event.
“Hynsey”
August 12, 2017 by 2 Comments
Ben Hynes, a legendary figure at Williamstown CYMS FC, recently became the first player to reach 300 games for the club. Smokie pays tribute to his friend and former team-mate.
Round 19 – North Melbourne v Melbourne: When I Get Down To Hobart Town
August 1, 2017 by 11 Comments
It was a winning weekend in Hobart. Thanks to Mrs Smokie, North Melbourne, the travelling Almanackers, and Blundstone.
Smokie’s Willy CYs Preview, Rd10: Midsomer
June 23, 2017 by 1 Comment
Williamstown CYMS travel to Marcellin for a must-win game. But Smokie has his mind on crime.
Smokie’s Willy CYs Preview, Rd8: Superstition
June 2, 2017 by 4 Comments
Celebrating the Willy CYs’ return to the Fearon for the first time in 2017, Darren “Smokie” Dawson takes a look at some of the more ludicrous superstitions of his old team-mates.
Smokie’s Willy CYs Preview – Round 7: Billy
May 26, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Whatever happened to Billy, asks Smokie in his weekly CYs preview.
Round 9 – Melbourne v North Melbourne: BT
May 25, 2017 by 13 Comments
As if it wasn’t bad enough having to miss the match due to work commitments! Smokie then has to suffer through BT’s call.
Smokie’s Williamstown CYMS column: Trump
May 19, 2017 by Leave a Comment
In his regular column for Willy CYs, Smokie Dawson goes looking for the (satirical) best in Donald Trump in ponders an important question related to a possible visit to Australia.
Round 7 – North Melbourne v Adelaide: 7 Ingredients
May 9, 2017 by 23 Comments
The recipe for success against the undefeated Adelaide Crows is simplicity itself.
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