There are factions within rugby league. They’re called ‘forwards’ and ‘backs’. Here’s how it all evolved.
Almanac Book Review: ‘Fitzroy’s Fabulous Century: the 100 Greatest Victories 1897-1996.’
July 7, 2020 by 3 Comments
Royboy Adam Muyt (author of the acclaimed ‘Maroon and Blue’) reviews Fitzroy Pete’s recently released book ‘Fitzroy’s Fabulous Century’. [Gives it a big tick too – Ed]
Round 5 – Brisbane v Port Adelaide (a sort of preview): And so it goes
July 4, 2020 by 5 Comments
Shane Reid considers local footy in Gippsland, carries out a holiday ritual, and prepares for the top-of-the-ladder clash between his Lions and Port Adelaide. [Excellent pic of Won Wron footy ground – JTH]
Sam Newman, Don Scott and Mike Sheahan apologise to Nicky Winmar
July 3, 2020 by 5 Comments
This speaks for itself.
1981 Revisited – Round 15: ‘The Tide is High’
July 3, 2020 by 4 Comments
With the rain turning Victorian grounds into troughs, Round 15 of the 1981 VFL season became a battle of attrition. But off the field, Stainless describes the political feud that was surrounding South Melbourne’s potential relocation to Sydney.
Geelong: Let’s have some realistic perspective
July 3, 2020 by 5 Comments
Following the chorus of complaints after a win last week, Marcus Holt reckons Geelong fans could do with a dose of perspective. He also mounts a strenuous defense of the maligned Chris Scott.
The Thoughts of ‘Rulebook’ – Umpiring woes everywhere
July 3, 2020 by 28 Comments
Experienced man-in-the-middle Malcolm ‘Rulebook’ Ashwood vents some of his frustrations with the way the modern game is umpired. He’d like to see the whistleblowers take a stand on a few subjects. (A long-awaited rant, Rulebook! – Ed.)
The 2020 Creme de Menthe Cup – Round 15
July 2, 2020 by 4 Comments
The end of June sees us 15 rounds into the AFL Season as God intended (and passed the match reports onto his son Earl). Club Presidents Kochie and Cochie have been fighting over the season’s spoils. Earl O’Neill has the inside story on how they sorted out their differences. [Another episode in Earl’s parallel, fictional footy season – Ed.]
An Hour in Heaven
July 2, 2020 by 5 Comments
Robbie Flower, an excerpt from Damian Balassone’s recent release, ‘Strange Game in a Strange Land’.
Almanac Rugby League – NSW Country Rugby League……Then and Now
July 2, 2020 by 7 Comments
Michael Croke from central western NSW is a teacher and former broadcaster with a long memory of country football. He recounts the good old days in Dubbo in the 60s and 70s.
” ‘Stabber’ …the mini-marvel from Maryborough” by KB Hill
July 2, 2020 by 1 Comment
Michael Caruso carved out a long and distinguished career in country footy. And who better to tell the story than KB Hill.
Little Joel – Biggest Heart
July 1, 2020 by 4 Comments
Anna Pavlou pens a wonderful tribute to one of Geelong’s favourite sons, Joel Selwood.
Round 5 – Fixture details: Where and when is your team playing?
July 1, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Want to know who your team is playing this week? All Round 5 2020 details can be found in the footy fixture .
‘Essendon Football Club Best and Fairest Players from VFL days….told through Footy cards’ – Book Review
July 1, 2020 by 7 Comments
Neil Cole and Graeme Dickenson have produced a wonderful new book, ‘Essendon Football Club Best and Fairest Players from VFL days…..told through Footy cards’, that will appeal immensely to all footy fans alike.
Round 4 – Haiku Bob: cabin fever
July 1, 2020 by 3 Comments
The disappointment of Collingwood’s defeat is poetic in Haiku Bob’s words.
1966 and all that: Round 13 – Carlton v St. Kilda
July 1, 2020 by 1 Comment
‘Big Nick’ stars in the Blues win against an injury riddled St Kilda in their Round 13 1966 match against Carlton. Peter Clark continues his weekly review of St Kilda’s premiership year.
FEARLESS 2020 Round 4: The costly injuries round – Howe, Stewart, Ziebell, Fyfe…
July 1, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Fearless 2020 presents his report of the Round 4 AFL matches, a round of costly injuries to key players.
‘Hawthorn’: In the words of John Kennedy Snr
July 1, 2020 by 16 Comments
From Old Dog (Matt Zurbo):
“I present to you, lovers of footy, in memory of a great coach, footballer and genuine family man, a quote from Ray Wilson, followed by my full, 10,000 word chat with John Kennedy Snr… A transcript I could only title: ‘Hawthorn’.”
This is a must-read.
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