The Saints have a big win in the wet, but suffer an injury to a star in the process. Peter Clark’s coverage of the 1966 season reaches Round 16.
1971 SANFL Mobil Cards – Part 1: Central District
July 22, 2020 by 23 Comments
Swish is assembling a virtual collection of the SANFL Mobil Footy cards from 1971. Centrals is first up in this (alphabetical) club by club series.
Almanac Rugby League: New ladder leader in the NRL
July 20, 2020 by 2 Comments
The Penrith Panthers moved to the top of the NRL ladder after the Parramatta Eels and Sydney Roosters suffered shock defeats. Liam Hauser takes a look at Round 10 of the competition in a year where the good are quite good and the less said about the bad, the better.
Marvel
July 20, 2020 by 5 Comments
We’re lucky enough to witness a second generation Daicos these days and those of us fortunate enough to have seen both players will enjoy this poem about the original marvel by Damian Balassone.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 7 review, Round 8 preview
July 19, 2020 by Leave a Comment
A strong Thursday night win for the Pies leaves Cam Hooke chuffed. Looking forward to a date with the Eagles, Cam is right on his Magpies to keep winning.
Almanac History: VFL Footballers at the Battle of Fromelles July 19 1916
July 19, 2020 by 5 Comments
The Battle of Fromelles in World War I, July 1916, resulted in tragic loss of Australian soldiers’ lives, including some VFL footballers. Allan Grant has completed this new article in remembrance of those men.
Round 7 – Geelong v Collingwood: Foggy Days
July 17, 2020 by 8 Comments
Nicole Kelly has plenty of time for reflection on her daily commute, getting home and watching the Pies have a good win was just the tonic she needed.
Round 7 – Geelong v Collingwood: Strong win in the West for Pies (Floreat Pica Society)
July 17, 2020 by 1 Comment
Rory Adams reports on behalf of the Floreat Pica Society about Collingwood’s impressive victory against Geelong in their Round 7 match in Perth.
Almanac Life: Looking back in lockdown
July 17, 2020 by 21 Comments
Nostalgia, going home, the innocence of childhood, living life – 50 years down the track, Dips O’Donnell remembers and relishes a rich tapestry.
1981 Revisited – Round 16: ‘Some Days are Diamonds’
July 16, 2020 by 1 Comment
Stainless uncovers some ‘World of Sport’ classics as he revisits the VFL’s Round 16 from 1981.
‘Waging war on a relentless opponent…..’ by KB Hill
July 16, 2020 by 2 Comments
KB Hill shares the story of Terry Greaves, a stalwart of country footy in north-eastern Victoria. After a distinguished career on the field, Terry continues to fight health battles off the park.
Italian Team of the Century: Ian Stewart (Cervi)
July 16, 2020 by 6 Comments
To coincide with Ian Stewart’s appearance on ‘Open Mike’ we reprise Tony De Bolfo’s in depth profile of his family’s Italian heritage.
First published in 2010.
Almanac Conundrum: “Yeah-nah” – Discuss.
July 15, 2020 by 10 Comments
Like politicians, footballers have a way of getting around the question asked, and Kevin Densley is frustrated by it!
Almanac Reflections: A Sporting Life
July 15, 2020 by 4 Comments
Rod Grierson loves sport and reflects on his life participating in all codes of football no matter where he worked or lived.
Round 6 – Fremantle v St Kilda: Go north and multiply …
July 15, 2020 by 3 Comments
You should never count your chickens before they hatch as Patrick O’Brien found out.
Atomising
July 15, 2020 by 9 Comments
Peter Baulderstone, who is happy for it to be 1980 again in Perth, muses on leaving professional sport behind. Or did it leave him?
1966 and all that: Round 15 – Geelong v St. Kilda
July 15, 2020 by 10 Comments
Potential finalists Geelong and St. Kilda put on a football exhibition down at Kardinia Park. And Peter Clark’s father shares his memories of that historic Grand Final day in September, 1966. Peter Clark invites you to add a comment to explain where you were on that day.
A Pensee on Bastille Day
July 14, 2020 by 1 Comment
To celebrate Bastille Day, Matt Harvey offers a few football related thoughts, experiences and observations.
The 2020 Cool Dry Cup – Round 17
July 14, 2020 by 3 Comments
Earl O’Neill has joined the long term injury list but he managed to catch all the weekend’s games from the rehab mat. A comprehensive review of AFL Round 17 as God, Gillon and the original fixture intended (not in that order).
Jack Riewoldt’s application of Newtonian physics
Michael Viljoen comes up with interesting takes on Newtonian physics, simple arithmetic and proposed penalties for inane television commentators. (Sign him up, Gillon! – Ed.)