Warwick Nolan discusses the 1966 Scanlen’s Footy Card series with a few interesting insights.
Almanac Laws of the Game: the best rule in the book
September 23, 2016 by 19 Comments
What’s the most obscure rule you’ve seen an umpire use? The weirdest thing on a footy field? Dave Brown has a couple of favourites
Tassie Footy: The Rainbows are the 2016 OSFA Premiers!
September 22, 2016 by 1 Comment
Another Tasmanian OSFA Grand Final match report, this time from Bill Eagle (or Bille Trethewie and friends) on how Tasmania University Football Club defeated Richmond in both seniors and reserves.
Finals Week 3 – Geelong v Sydney: Feline faith
September 22, 2016 by 1 Comment
There comes a time when your choice of Footy Club is questioned, Andrew Herscovitch shares the moment when his faith in Geelong was stretched.
Pick One Comp 2 Update Finals Week 3
September 22, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Rotary Tip One update: 10 on the Hawks, 4 on the Doggies, 12 on Sydney and 7 on the Crows.
Tassie footy – Uni of Tasmania v Richmond: Rainbow Warriors
September 22, 2016 by 2 Comments
Daryl Sharpen (jnr) reports on the ammos from Hobart where the Uni of Tassie boys took on Richmond in both the seniors and the reserves, Great to have another sparkling account from the bard of New Norfolk. [Can string a sentence or two together – JTH]
SANFL Flashback: The Golden Men of Football ’82
September 22, 2016 by 20 Comments
Sit back, heat up a flapjack and enjoy this trip down memory lane with Mike Hugo.
Book Launch – The Origins of Australian Football: Victoria’s Early History Volume 4: Tough Times
September 22, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Join John Harms in conversation with Geoffrey Blainey and the author of this work, Mark Pennings. Thursday 22 September at the MCC Library. Details here.
Diggers and Riddell battle out a Grand Final for the ages
September 21, 2016 by 1 Comment
Paddy Grindlay reports on the RDFL Grand Final, where Diggers Rest scarped past Riddell’s Creek in extra time.
VWFL Grand Final – Kew Bears v Darebin Falcons: Bears storm to victory
September 21, 2016 by 9 Comments
Dips O’Donnell marvels at the great strides of woman’s footy as the mighty Kew Bears, led by Sarah McKenna, defeat the gallant Darebin Falcons in a magnificent VWFL Grand Final.
Sugar! Don’t miss the fun and adventure at Tigerland.
September 21, 2016 by 11 Comments
Tony Hardy wrote this piece early in the season – but it was never published. He had something to say about how his Richmond are packaging game day and what it says about how the club understands itself. Where, he asks, is the football?
Finals Week 3 – A Shorts Story
September 21, 2016 by 5 Comments
For Gary Caulfield it’s a matter of colour and shorts, Geelong’s shorts and the clash jumpers.
Finals Week 3 – A coach’s address: Clear eyes, full hearts
September 21, 2016 by 12 Comments
On the cusp of premiership glory, Coach E. Regnans delivers a stirring pre-match address to the troops doing battle this weekend.
New Tiger bolts in for Sandover win
September 20, 2016 by Leave a Comment
2016 Sandover Medallist and journeyman Jye Bolton has created WAFL history, Les reports. A chance for a second go in the big league?
Finals Week 2 – Sydney v Adelaide: Carn
September 20, 2016 by 10 Comments
cold girl fever writes about something very dear to her heart – learning to love football. [A terrific footy story – Ed]
Finals Week 2 – Hawthorn v Western Bulldogs: Hallelujah
September 20, 2016 by 15 Comments
Hallelujah! The Bont, The Package, and all the Doggies are heading for that “major lift” after their great win over the Hawks according to Neil Anderson.
Finals Week 2 – Hawthorn v Western Bulldogs: The Premiership Quarter
September 19, 2016 by 12 Comments
Trucker Slim witnessed a wave of Bulldog belief, powered by their members, fans and the footy loving public flush the previously impervious Hawks back to reality.
Finals Week 2 – Sydney v Adelaide: Crows terrible, Swans sensational
September 19, 2016 by 67 Comments
There is nothing better than reading Rulebook’s home truths about the Adelaide Crows, this week is no exception after the loss to the Swans in the Semi Final.
AFL Finals: 2005 Omens indicate a Swans Flag
September 19, 2016 by 12 Comments
In a time of Finals expectation, DaveP looks for omens to calm the nerves.
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