The sheer pleasure of being back at the footy at the MCG has dominated recent posts on the MCC Members blog ‘Balcony Banter’. Teenage GWS fan Nicholas Quinlan and Demons historian Lynda Carroll add their thoughts after their recent experiences.
Round 4 – Haiku Bob: The slide
April 19, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Haiku Bob paints a vivid picture of his Pies, in the midst of fighting a slow start to the season.
Round 4 – St Kilda v West Coast: Saints bounce back with high pressure footy
April 15, 2021 by 2 Comments
Our Japanese football correspondent Yoshi is back! And just in time to take in the great win by the Saints over the Eagles.
Round 4 – Gold Coast v Carlton: Shoot-out at the So-So Corral
April 14, 2021 by 3 Comments
‘In the current push to persuade us that the AFL has resurrected footy with a few rule tweaks, it is unlikely this game will be submitted as evidence for the prosecution.’. John Butler watched his Blues get the job done at Metricon.
The Unsung – Round 4: Lachie Jones and Lachlan Sholl
April 13, 2021 by 1 Comment
Deakin Uni student Chris Mangos’ fourth weekly column ‘The Unsung’, featuring young, up-and-coming footy stars Lachie Jones and Lachlan Sholl.
Round 4 – Collingwood v GWS: I’ll back you Bucks
April 13, 2021 by 1 Comment
Loyalty is a strong concept, one Danielle Hakim has for her club and one she projects upon their men’s coach Nathan Buckley based on a lifetime of following his deeds in black and white. Has he got what it takes to take the club to the top of the mountain in turbulent times?
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 4 Review, Round 5 Preview
April 12, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Frustrating times at the Pies; Cam Hooke offers his insights after a loss to GWS and what’s next as Collingwood face West Coast.
Round 4 – Port Adelaide v Richmond: Port make a point(s) against the champs
April 12, 2021 by Leave a Comment
After a rough trip to Perth, Nick Kossatch’s Port Adelaide were mighty in their defeat of the reigning premiers. Both sides put in a power of work but were far from their best due to injuries, setting up an intriuging plot for further clashes between the finals aspirants.
Round 4 – Collingwood v GWS: Weary bones refuse to work in chilly conditions
April 11, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Icy conditions descended on the MCG on Saturday night and it was the Giants who handled them better. Sean Mortell explains how the visitors dismantled the Pies game.
Round 4 – St Kilda v West Coast: Saints find their inner Saint and fly high over the Eagles
April 11, 2021 by 3 Comments
Halfway through yesterday’s game, Braham Dabscheck was a very nervous Saints supporter. But what transpired in the final quarter had him jumping for joy, as St Kilda stormed home against the Eagles in a classic finish.
Round 4 – Western Bulldogs v Brisbane: The Real Meaning of FitzRoy and the Princely Bulldogs of Ballarat
April 11, 2021 by 3 Comments
Shane Reid had all things royal and regal on his mind when he penned this report of the Doggies-Lions joust in Ballarat.
Almanac (SANFL) Footy: Lachie Jones Mark of the Year 2020
April 10, 2021 by 1 Comment
Lachie Jones made a huge impression in the Port Adelaide – Richmond game. He’s got some tricks. Check this out.
Round 4 – Sydney v Essendon: Another of those heart stoppers!
April 9, 2021 by 9 Comments
Another cracker-jack game between the Swans and Bombers as a relieved Jan Courtin explains.
Almanac Footy Comment: The brilliance of the Sydney Swans Academy is changing the AFL landscape
April 9, 2021 by 3 Comments
The Sydney Swans worked out what best suited their need to retain players – and acted. It’s up to other clubs to do what’s best for them argues Deakin student Chris Mangos.[Interesting – Ed]
Round 4 – Sydney v Essendon: I have no nails left after yet another classic!
April 9, 2021 by 1 Comment
Another nail-biting classic between the Swans and Bombers as Sydney hang on for a three point win. Caspar McLeod reports.
Round 4 – Sal’s Preview: The return of the spearhead and local footy
April 8, 2021 by Leave a Comment
After a series of ‘bags’ last weekend, Sal thinks that ‘the age of the spearhead’ may have returned to the footy. He also casts his eye over the fields at Randwick.
Round 4 – AFL Footy Fixture: Who, when and where
April 6, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Find out who, where and when your team is playing for Round 4.
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