The return of footy to the MCG has, for some, an almost spiritual dimension. Two such insights appeared recently on the MCG Members’ blog Balcony Banter.
FEARLESS 2021 Round 1: RIP the bump – The bump is dead
March 30, 2021 by Leave a Comment
FEARLESS is back for 2021, albeit belatedly, and presents his review of the Round 1 AFL matches.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Rounds 1 and 2
March 25, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke returns for Season 2021 with his review of the Pies’ loss to the Doggies and his preview of tonight’s clash with ‘the old enemy’.
Round 1 – Haiku Bob: laid bare
March 24, 2021 by 4 Comments
Haiku Bob offers his reflections on returning to the MCG
The Unsung – Round 1: Errol Gulden and James Jordan
March 23, 2021 by 5 Comments
We’re delighted to introduce our second Tuesday columnist, Chris Mangos, who’s come up with a beaut idea for a weekly read. We all love when a young player, of whom we’ve never heard, makes the most of the chance a coach has given him. Someone who is given it a crack behind the scenes, one of ‘The Unsung.’
Round 1 – Adelaide v Geelong: James and Stephen Rowe – Good boy!
March 23, 2021 by 5 Comments
There was joy galore celebrated in the broadcast box by Stephen Rowe as his son James Rowe kicked his first goal in AFL footy on debut for the Crows as Paddy Grindlay reports.
Round 1 – Richmond v Carlton: Seven minutes told the tale
March 23, 2021 by 11 Comments
For all Carlton’s efforts on the night, it’s seven minutes that leave John Butler worried.
Round 1 – Collingwood v Western Bulldogs: Floreat Pica Society match review
March 23, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Collingwood supporters, Thailand correspondent Paul A McKay presents the first Floreat Pica Society match report for season 2021.
Almanac Footy: One quarter at a time
March 22, 2021 by 3 Comments
The ups and downs of Round 1’s Essendon v Hawthorn clash have driven Rick Kane to riff on popular verse.
Round 1 – Adelaide v Geelong: Tex in Crows Dream Team form!
March 22, 2021 by 4 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber travelled to Adelaide to watch the Crows and Cats play in cricket like conditions. Unfortunately for Bob, Adelaide defied the odds and put on a stellar performance over the disappointing Geelong.
Round 1 – Brisbane v Sydney: ‘Oh Errol!’
March 22, 2021 by 5 Comments
Young Sydney debutante Errol Gulden had a dream debut kicking three goals in the Swans surprise win against Brisbane as Keiran Croker reports.
Round 1 – Richmond v Carlton: Farewell to the Hillary Step
March 22, 2021 by 2 Comments
John Green took tremendous joy in sitting down inside the MCG to witness the unfurling of not one, but two flags as his Tigers outlasted Carlton. He even has some tips for the coach’s next speech.
Round 1 – GWS v St. Kilda: Saints prevail over Giants in a tight game in tough conditions.
March 22, 2021 by 2 Comments
Braham Dabscheck goes over the tight final moments of one of St Kilda’s greatest wins over the Giants in Western Sydney during torential rain.
Round 1 – Brisbane v Sydney: How to get the excitement juices flowing
March 22, 2021 by 7 Comments
Jan Courtin’s Swans pulled off a massive upset in Brisbane, she celebrated the new name Bloods from the heartland of old South Melbourne on Raglan Street.
Round 1 – Essendon v Hawthorn: The most Essendon loss ever…but what a game!
March 22, 2021 by 1 Comment
Caspar McLeod admits to feeling weird at returning to footy in person. Round 1’s Essendon v Hawthorn game didn’t provide the result he was hoping for, but it was one of the more exciting games between the two rivals in recent years and importantly the night was filled with the soothing sights and sounds of footy.
Round 1 – North Melbourne v Port Adelaide: From a central Queensland lounge-room
March 21, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Happy Port fan Nick Kossatch lives in a neck of the woods which hardly recognises Australian football. So if he’s cheering from his loungeroom and nobody hears, has there really been a game of footy at Marvel Stadium? [Good to have you back on our site Nick – JTH]
Round 1 – Richmond v Carlton: Playing possum
March 19, 2021 by 6 Comments
It’s the season for new beginnings: for the league, the reigning premiers and for Paddy Grindlay. Freshly ensconced in his Melbourne digs, it’s clear that home is where you make it, but can always be familiar and welcoming.
Round 1 – Results
March 18, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Richmond 15.15.105 d Carlton 11.14.80 Collingwood 7.11.53 d by Western Bulldogs 10.9.69 Melbourne 11.14.80 d Fremantle 8.10.58 Adelaide 15.13.103 d Geelong 13.13.91 Essendon 13.13.91 d by Hawthorn 14.8.92 Brisbane 14.10.94 d by Sydney 19.11.125 North Melbourne 9.11.65 d by Port Adelaide 17.15.117 GWS 11.12.78 d by St Kilda 13.8.86 West Coast 12.11.83 d Gold Coast [Read more]
Round 1 – …and Horse Racing: Sal’s Preview – A busy return to action
March 18, 2021 by 1 Comment
Sal Ciardulli is back for 2021 with a massive preview of the AFL’s opening round and the weekend racing action.
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