The match was forgettable for Yvette Wroby, but the cast of characters — masters of Tai Chi and Legends footy and cheer squad organising, a family featured in the Age five years back, a dedicated supporter who sees the game in her own way — quite memorable.
Round 18 – Port Adelaide v St Kilda: Journeys, long and short
August 7, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Yvette Wroby headed to Adelaide for the Port v St Kilda clash last weekend, and as always found a raft of new people and experiences to celebrate. And if you’ve ever wanted to learn how to sing ‘When the Saints Go Marching In’ in Swedish, Japanese AND in Punjabi, well, today, friends, is your lucky day.
Round 17 – Melbourne v St Kilda: Antarctic winds and warm hearts
July 31, 2015 by 2 Comments
Amid frigid breezes and soaking rains, the Saints brought some third-quarter heat to the MCG – usually a house of horrors for St Kilda supporters – and superfan Yvette Wroby.
Round 16 – St Kilda v Richmond: Maddie Riewoldt’s Vision and Love
July 23, 2015 by 1 Comment
Every St Kilda game is special to Yvette Wroby, but Sunday’s clash against the Tigers occupies a special place in her heart.
AFL Round 15 – Greater Western Sydney v St Kilda: A win for storytelling
July 16, 2015 by 2 Comments
It seems every Sainter has a tale to tell, and their fascinating yarns were the centerpiece of Yvette Wroby’s jaunt to Sydney last weekend.
Round 14 – Essendon v St Kilda: It’s raining goals, hallelujah
July 8, 2015 by 1 Comment
Yvette Wroby mixes the sadness of the loss of Phil Walsh with the joy of the fellowship she finds in the St Kilda supporting fraternity. And with a record-breaking win over the Dons, there was much joy and singing to be had at the Docklands.
Round 13 – St Kilda v Western Bulldogs: Arm Wrestling with Siblings
June 30, 2015 by 4 Comments
A great piece from Yvette Wroby on the many wonderful people she’s met on her football supporting journey. Now, if only the universe could provide a flag…
When a bye is just an excuse to see other kinds of Aussie Rules
June 24, 2015 by 1 Comment
A Saint-free week provided an opportunity for a Shark-filled weekend for Yvette Wroby, who found women’s footy to be growing, thriving and exhilarating.
Round 11 – St Kilda v Melbourne: A fight for the Ages and a fight for the fourth win
June 18, 2015 by 3 Comments
Yvette Wroby gets an introduction to Masters footy and then introduces her cousin to experiencing an AFL game in person. And what a pair of debuts!
Round 10 – St Kilda v Hawthorn: A Sporting World To Be Proud Of
June 11, 2015 by 2 Comments
Yvette, no doubt our most community minded Almanacker, shares her tales from another promising St Kilda performance against the Hawks. She also looks at the vital role sport plays in helping the community at large tackle causes of great importance.
Round 9 – Brisbane Lions v St Kilda: St Kilda and Queensland, warm and yummy
June 5, 2015 by 2 Comments
A memorable weekend in Queensland for Yvette Wroby, filled with sunshine, supporters, stories and a stirring comeback — and a stint on the Cheer Squad.
Round 8: St Kilda v West Coast Eagles: A reflection on a half-full glass
May 27, 2015 by 6 Comments
Despite her Saints’ second-half thrashing, it was a typical day at the footy for Yvette Wroby: fascinating people, happy thoughts and hope for the future.
Round 6 – Western Bulldogs v St Kilda: The tale of two cities, the tale of two halves
May 13, 2015 by 3 Comments
Yvette Wroby on the Moorabbin Wingers, and an afternoon at the Docklands where her Saints snatched victory from the jaws of defeat in the space of an hour.
Round 5 – St Kilda v Essendon: Holding My Breath in an Honourable Loss
May 8, 2015 by 3 Comments
Yvette Wroby ponders loss – on and off the field – as the Saints are pipped at the post at Docklands.
Round 4 – St Kilda v Carlton: The Plane, The Party, The People, The Parade/Commemoration, The Pummelling, The Pooped and Peaceful Night after, The Paddy and The Punt, and the Place.
April 28, 2015 by 5 Comments
Brought to you by the letter P; part match report, part tour diary, Yvette Wroby made the trip across the ditch for the Saints and Carlton game. No points, but a good time was had by all – especially being taught how to drop punt by a number one draft pick.
Round 3 – Collingwood v St Kilda: Expect the Expected, and if all else fails, make chicken soup.
April 20, 2015 by 7 Comments
Never underestimate the healing powers of chicken soup.
Round 2 – Gold Coast Suns v St Kilda: Unexpected Blessings
April 12, 2015 by 2 Comments
Yvette Wroby joins the traveling hordes of Saints die-hards on their pilgrimage to Metricon. The Saints get the points in style and Yvette takes a moment to appreciate a raft of blessings; family and football.
Round 1 – St Kilda v GWS: Dear Mr Finnis…
April 9, 2015 by 1 Comment
Yvette Wroby’s match day experience for round 1 was the people she was with and the joy in being part of the St Kilda Footy Club community. You can’t commodify what St Kilda is to stalwarts like Yvette
Some thoughts on a Summer of Cricket
March 30, 2015 by Leave a Comment
And so the long summer of cricket is over. Yvette Wroby takes a compassionate and learned look back on key moments and major players.
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