Rulebook reports Norwood have moved closer to securing the minor premiership with a 32 point win over Woodville West Torrens to go one and a half wins clear on the Premiership table by securing their 11th win in a row.
Essendon v Sydney: The funeral march
July 28, 2018 by 9 Comments
Jan is absolutely gutted! She fears she will have to rid herself of her Swans obsession before she dies, if she is to leave this earth peacefully.
VAFA: Williamstown CYMS AFC – Smokie reminisces about times past
July 27, 2018 by 4 Comments
Smokie reminisces about times past as a player, administrator, and supporter at Williamstown CYs.
A Portrait of the Supporter as a Young Woman – part 2
July 27, 2018 by 2 Comments
ER continues his deep and thoughtful, poignant tale of a Portrait of the Supporter as a Young Woman.
Bobby Skilton immortalised at Lakeside Oval
July 27, 2018 by 9 Comments
Die-hard Swan Jan was honoured to attend the unveiling of the Bob Skilton statue at Lakeside Oval on Thursday.
Round 19 Preview – Please do not adjust your settings
July 27, 2018 by 1 Comment
Sal presents his weekly thoughts and predictions for the coming weekend of footy.
Round 17: St Kilda v Richmond- Not the upset Yoshi was hoping for
July 27, 2018 by 7 Comments
Footy loving Japanese correspondent Yoshi has been in town for a footy holiday and to attend his first ever AFL match. Although his Saints were disappointing, he has had a wonderful time here as his report indicates.
Fearless 2018: Round 18- The wheat from the chaff is slowly getting sorted…
July 27, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Fearless presents his thoughts about the Round 18 results.
The state of the Game is the game of the State
July 26, 2018 by 2 Comments
Peter Baulderstone reckons there’s nothing certain in life except death, taxes and the “state of the game” on talkback radio.
Almanac Footy History: KT’s ton – 40 years on
July 26, 2018 by 8 Comments
Mic Rees celebrates Kelvin Templeton’s remarkable 1978 season when he kicked more than one third of Footscray’s score.
David Payne, Football and Conquering Addictions
July 25, 2018 by 46 Comments
As a man who has understood what it’s like to have faced his own battles with alcohol, Malcolm Ashwood writes a raw and honest profile on Norwood premiership star David Payne, who has rebuilt his life after alcohol and gambling took hold.
Simon Madden and the 5.07PM train from Moonee Ponds
July 25, 2018 by 7 Comments
Wracked with memories, apprehension and a sense of a real “sliding doors” moment, Craig Dodson had the chance to meet his first footy hero, Dons ruck extraordinaire, Simon Madden.
The Artful Defender by KB Hill
July 25, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Defenders aren’t traditionally the most popular heroes on-field, but some are exceptional – like Jim Sandral who played in one of the greatest of all time sides, Melbourne 1956. KB Hill shares his story from Corowa to getting lifts with Norm Smith to training and back again.
A 200-Game Richmond Coach: Yes, Really!
July 25, 2018 by 3 Comments
In a big week at Tigerland, Stainless has penned an ode to the coach responsible for so much of the current Richmond story, Dimma (or Mr. Hardwick) ahead of game 200.
1973 – The VFL Around The Groundsmen
July 24, 2018 by 17 Comments
Swish has come across this early 70s tribute to VFL around the grounds radio commentators and asks what it was like on your AM dial?
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood life – Round 18: Why we are Collingwood supporters
July 24, 2018 by Leave a Comment
‘True Believers, that AFL game is why we are Collingwood supporters.’ Read Cam Hooke’s latest on all things Pies.
SANFL Round 15 – Norwood v West Adelaide: A Redleg Smorgasbord of a Day
July 21, 2018 by 22 Comments
Malcolm Ashwood reports on another satisfying Norwood win. Includes several fantastic photos from the past players & officials function as well as in the rooms post game.
State of the game?
Our favourite gum-tree themed writer waddles back into the debate around “The State of the Game.”