Balcony Banter: Footy is back at the ‘G’

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

FEARLESS is back for 2021, albeit belatedly, and presents his review of the Round 1 AFL matches.

Round 1 – Richmond v Carlton: Seven minutes told the tale

For all Carlton’s efforts on the night, it’s seven minutes that leave John Butler worried.

Round 1 – Richmond v Carlton: Farewell to the Hillary Step

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 – Richmond v Carlton: Playing possum

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

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 – Footy Fixture 2021: Who, where and when?

AFL Season 2021 commences this week with the Round 1 fixture providing details of where, when and who your team is playing.