Jasmine Conrad, who we are so lucky to have on the cover of The Women’s Footy Almanac 2017, tells the story of how she started playing footy and of her first game – where her team received some special encouragement via video.
AFL 1997 – Twenty Years On: Adelaide Crows (1st)
September 5, 2017 by 17 Comments
Swish’s review of the 1997 lists ends with a motley collection that covered itself with SA Greatness. What can you tell us about them, before, during and since this history making season?
The truth about the North Melbourne Football Club
September 5, 2017 by 11 Comments
North Melbourne had a year to be expected with the focus on youth; finishing in 15th spot and avoiding the wooden spoon and knocking out those tanking rumours. Deakin Uni student Marnie Cohen looks at the year that was for the Kangas and where to for next year.
SANFL – Finals double-header: Winx, Winx, say no more
September 5, 2017 by 5 Comments
Winx, winx, say no more, but the Adelaide Oval nearly has it all, as Peter Sweeney found out.
Last Drinks at Percy’s with a Tiger in Tow
September 4, 2017 by 8 Comments
Adam Fox shares his memories and long distance love of Melbourne. One day he hopes to have a drink with Percy. [This is a beaut travelogue – JTH]
Retired or playing on – where is the loyalty?
September 4, 2017 by 3 Comments
Rumours are circulating that Luke Hodge may be coming out of retirement to play for the Gold Coast Suns next season. Yoshi looks at what role loyalty may play in this decision.
Art Exhibition for September 2018: Footy, Passion and Pain.
September 4, 2017 by 1 Comment
The Rotary Club of Caulfield may be one of the smallest groups but they are the most ambitious. Their support of all things community extends to The Glen Eira Artist Society, Yvette Wroby and Kate Birrell and many others. While reading ‘Siren’s Call’, an idea was formed in the mind of one of the members – and exploded. This 2018 Exhibition is the result. So get painting, writing, photographing and thinking about what Australian football means to our communities and lives.
Tom Wills Bibliography
September 4, 2017 by 5 Comments
Johnhenry Holmes has taken an interest in Tom Wills for many years. During this time he has compiled a bibliography of items relating to Tom Wills. Paddy Grindlay – who has been our W.K. Trewick Scholar (thanks in part to Chris Bracher’s generous donation) spent a recent week compiling it in this post. (Thanks Paddy). We hope to have another Tom Wills Dinner in the lead up to the forthcoming Ashes series.
Onwards to Victory!
September 2, 2017 by 1 Comment
The Sydney Swans amazing run into this years final has given Jan Courtin cause to burst into verse. Jan’s piece was originally posted on the Swan’s website on 1 September.
Ode to Bob Murphy et al
September 2, 2017 by 1 Comment
On the eve of Bob Murphy and Matty Boyd’s retirements, NicMac (Nicole McKay) pays tribute to seven wonderful Doggies players. [NicMac is full of long-term Doggies glow – it’s not just about 2016 – Ed]
Olympic Medals and Wooden Spoons: Carlton 2002
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Warren Tapner remembers one of the more unusual motivational speeches in Carlton history.
Bucks and Eddie’s Bones
September 2, 2017 by 2 Comments
It seems the Imperator has been called on to offer advice to the Pies. [Or that’s what I think this is about – JTH]
WAFL – Round 23: Ryan goes up as Royals go down
September 1, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Les Everett has the latest on the WAFL (and he’s jagged a speccie photo – well played Les).
AFL 1997 – Twenty Years On: St Kilda Saints (2nd)
August 31, 2017 by 13 Comments
Swish reaches the last Saturday in September 1997 and asks Sainters for their memories of this list.
Women’s Footy Almanac on AFL360
August 31, 2017 by 4 Comments
The 2017 Women’s Footy Almanac was the highlight of last night’s AFL360.
Endings. Beginnings
August 30, 2017 by 1 Comment
Kerrie Soraghan’s wistful tribute to recent Bulldog retirees and those taking over the mantle (She should’ve stopped an said g’day to Bob – Ed.)
AFL 1997 – Twenty Years On: Western Bulldogs (3rd)
August 30, 2017 by 32 Comments
What did the future hold for these Bulldogs players from 1997? Do these names and faces stir up any memories for you?
Joe Slater – An Update
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Anna Pavlou brings this poignant update to her earlier story about Geelong’s Joe Henry Slater – a Geelong champion killed in WWI
ANZAC Day AFL Brings Mateship to Vietnam
August 30, 2017 by 2 Comments
Zoe Osborne is a journalist and photographer based in Vietnam. Her first Almanac article explains how the annual ANZAC Day AFL match in Vung Tau is inspiring true-blue mateship between Australia and Vietnam.
The match is held in acknowledgement not only of Australian troops but also of the Vietnamese, and a close community of cross-cultured AFL lovers is growing around it, bound together by footy, beers and Aussie meat pies.
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