ROUND NINE Essendon versus Richmond Saturday, May 22nd, M.C.G. Dreamtime at the ‘G’ It’s not exactly euphoria, but me and Tommy are as happy as clams after our victory over the Sainters. Phew! We did a similar thing last year, knocked them over when we were least expected to. It’s becoming an annual event, like [Read more]
Round 9: Essendon v Richmond – Four quarters of football still too much to ask
May 27, 2010 by 3 Comments
Last week, the Richmond faithful saw something they hadn’t seen all year. Their team played four good quarters of football. No, Richmond didn”t get the win but we could see potential for the future. Going to this game that’s all we were hoping for. It’s not guaranteed but it is expected. The bar was set [Read more]
DRESSING UP FOR THE RE-ENACTMENT
May 25, 2010 by Leave a Comment
I have always found those American Civil War enthusiasts a curious bunch. The fanatics who dress in the blue of the Union or the grey of the Confederacy and re-enact the battle of Gettysburg in some Pennsylvania field. It is as if they yearn for a time in history which they never lived through; some [Read more]
No Dreamtime for the Tigers
May 24, 2010 by 7 Comments
Essendon v Richmond Dreamtime at the ‘G. One of the major events of the AFL fixture, but somewhat shadowed by the two teams playing. Essendon and Richmond, hardly a mouthwatering game. But, I looked forward to seeing Richmond play for the first time since the season begun. After all the pre-game festivities, the match finally [Read more]
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