Phil Dimitriadis has come up with another clever composite team, this time it’s his team of premiership-less players. Who can you add to this?
Pompey Austin: an Australian sporting hero deserving of recognition
October 4, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Roy Hay has written this for The Guardian on Albert ‘Pompey’ Austin, who, amongst many claims to fame, “was almost certainly the only Indigenous player to play in a top-level football match in the 19th century”.
My Premiership, Tipping and Brownlow Prediction Results
October 4, 2017 by
Aidan Hammond reviews his 2017 predictions after his mega year of footy. How did they stack up?
Grand Final – Adelaide v Richmond: Crows mauled by a pair of SA Tigers
October 3, 2017 by 3 Comments
Peter Argent really knows SA footy. Here he looks at the heritage of two of Richmond’s premiership stars, Shane Edwards and young Jack Graham. And explains the cause for SA lament.
The Influence of Australian Migrant Minorities on Soccer Today
October 3, 2017 by 5 Comments
Ivan Suljic looks at the influence of migrant footballers have had on Australian soccer including the Socceroos and the A-League. (A fascinating read for soccer fans – MNQ).
My Grand Final Tipping
September 29, 2017 by 15 Comments
Junior Almanacker Aidan has made his selection for the GF, and it’s the Crows!
2016 Grand Final – A West Side Story
September 29, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Anne Gilbee relives her truly unique and surreal experience of the Bulldogs winning the 2016 Premiership. For her it was the most amazing dream come true.
1980 Premiership Port – Harry Tinson
September 28, 2017 by 27 Comments
Matt Watson has his late grandfather’s unopened bottle of 1980 Richmond Premiership port. How much potential in a bottle of alcohol? As he uncovers the story behind the bottle, Matt pledges to open it if the Tigers salute on Saturday.
SANFL Grand Final – Sturt v Port Adelaide Reserves: There’s the Chikos
September 28, 2017 by 2 Comments
Aidan Hammond was part of the half-time parade of junior premiers at the SANFL Grand Final. His dad was very happy.
GWS on same track as early Power?
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Jake Rachwalski looks at the performances of the expansion teams in their efforts to win, or hopefully win an AFL Premiership. Whilst premierships are never a guarantee, Jake believes it’s a safe bet to say the Giants may follow Port Adelaide and take home a flag sometime over the next three seasons.
Richmond v Adelaide 1993 – Die Hards
September 27, 2017 by 9 Comments
1993 was a tough season for Richmond. Adelaide certainly had their measure, Tony Modra kicking 23 goals against them, gloats Swish.
37 Years Have Come to This.
September 27, 2017 by 2 Comments
Vaughan Menlove looks back on his lifetime as a Richmond supporter, but looks forward too, as he prepares for his first ever Grand Final.
Seeing Ken Farmer
September 27, 2017 by 23 Comments
On Friday evening before the Crows-Swans match a statue of Ken Farmer was unveiled at the northern end of the Adelaide Oval. He is cast in perfect form – roosting the ball through for another goal. It was a dominant pose familiar to football lovers during the Depression. Michael Sexton wonderfully recalls the Bradmanesque career of South Australian goal kicking great, Ken Farmer. [Brilliant story of a son wanting to see his father – JTH] *** 27/9/17 A link to the footage is now available ***
SANFL Grand Final – Port Adelaide v Sturt
September 26, 2017 by 15 Comments
Peter Sweeney was over the moon with the Sturt upset win over the favourites Port Adelaide in the SANFL Grand Final.
Ode to Ross Oakley – and Sheeds
September 26, 2017 by 5 Comments
Peter Crossing has written a thank you to Ross Oakley and Kevin Sheedy for helping expand the VFL/AFL.
Brownlow Live!
September 26, 2017 by 11 Comments
Earl O’Neill found numerous ways to keep himself entertained during a long Brownlow Medal count. Hilarious observations and critiques of the big event that Dusty was always going to win.
Michael Tuck in short sleeves?
September 26, 2017 by 1 Comment
Peter Sweeney looks at the 1987 Grand Final where Michael Tuck wore a short sleeve jumper for a half of footy. A fascinating tale.
Finals Week 3 – Richmond v GWS: The Miller-Banister Trophy awaits
September 25, 2017 by 16 Comments
Jack Banister reflects on the Tigers crushing Preliminary Final win and the significance of a Grand Final match-up against the Crows, where the Miller-Banister Trophy will be on the line on the biggest stage of all.
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