Round 10 – North Melbourne v West Coast: Blustery at Blundstone

October 6, 2015 by Leave a Comment

Primary schooler Alex Richards recalls his day at windy Blundstone Arena in Hobart where North hung on against the Eagles.

Round 10 – North Melbourne v West Coast: Not Bending With The Breeze

September 22, 2015 by 9 Comments

Josh Barnstable finds a lot to think about – the ghosts of a merger, the cruel fate of weather and BBBB – on his trip to watch the Kangas pull off a famous win over West Coast at Blundstone Arena. [Republished ahead of their Preliminary Final].

Almanac Discussion: Should a premiership be decided by a con-job?

June 15, 2015 by 17 Comments

Thefootybogan discusses the Harvey-Priddis incident and places it into a social, historical, moral context. Should a premiership be decided on such an act? Thought-provoking.

Round 10 – North Melbourne vs West Coast: Against the Wind

June 11, 2015 by 2 Comments

North Melbourne’s gritty efforts at Blundstone Arena result in a win that Rob Chanter could enjoy without reservation.

Footy History: Round 3, 1968

June 7, 2015 by 1 Comment

Jim Young was there the last time Essendon failed to kick a goal in the first half in what is a famously windy (and dangerous) day. [Given the wind at Blundstone Arena this reminiscence is timely twice – Ed]