The gloom envelops the coaches box as Collingwood lose again. A gem from Haiku Bob.
Ten Things I Learnt From Observing Sport Last Week
July 13, 2017 by 10 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber had a big week – he became a great grandfather! But it didn’t stop him from keeping a keen eye on the world of sport.
Round 16 – Adelaide v Western Bulldogs: Jakes in Flight
July 12, 2017 by 14 Comments
Detours, getting lost and airport parking couldn’t stop Swish and his family making it to Adelaide to watch an impressive Crows outfit demolish the Bulldogs.
At Prospect Oval
July 12, 2017 by 5 Comments
SANFL footy at its finest as Andy Fuller captures the spirit at Prospect Oval. North Adelaide got the big win in the end over South Adelaide.
Pick One Winner Comp 2017 Going Into Round 17
July 12, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The latest updates in the Pick One Competition as Round 17 approaches.
Round 16 Mega Post
July 12, 2017 by 7 Comments
South Australia had an impressive weekend with two comfortable wins for the Crows and Power. Aidan Hammond also got another win with his local team Walkerville Football Club.
Almanac Footy History: The Trobers (of 1976) take a long hard look at themselves
July 10, 2017 by Leave a Comment
It’s mid-season 1976 and young coach (senior by La Trobe Uni FC standards) writes to his charges. Champion rover Gary Forbes kept this letter and had it on his wall for years.
Graham Carbery – a man who stood up
July 9, 2017 by 18 Comments
Graham Carbery, the boundary umpire head butted by Phil Carman passed away recently. As Matt Watson highlights, this was a man who should not be defined by one fleeting moment.
Old Woollen Footy Jumpers – Adelaide University (The Blacks): Swish Schwerdt
July 9, 2017 by 48 Comments
Swish Schwerdt tells the story of becoming an Adelaide Uni Black, and of the jumper he wore for eight memorable seasons. [Yes, Swish, once a Black always a Black – Ed]
Almanac Book Review: “Fabulous Phil- The Phil Carman Story” by Matt Watson
July 7, 2017 by 5 Comments
Luke Reynolds reviews ‘Fabulous Phil – The Phil Carman Story’, written by Almanacker Matt Watson.
Round 15 Mega Post
July 7, 2017 by 4 Comments
Junior Adelaide correspondent Aidan Hammond covers all things SA with the Crows, Port and his Walkerville team. Aidan also gives us his premiership favourites and Brownlow Medal count.
Photo Gallery – Under 18s Championships: Vic Metro v Allies
July 6, 2017 by 1 Comment
The Allies got the upset win over Vic Metro in the Under 18s Championships yesterday afternoon.
Trobers’ fiftieth anniversary celebrations: Book Launch (Aug 4) and Anniversary Dinner (Aug 11)
July 6, 2017 by 5 Comments
The La Trobe University FC is celebrating its 50th year. They have produced an excellent book – No Ordinary Football Club – which will be launched on Aug 4. All welcome. This will be an informal and entertaining lunch – of reminiscing, and character assassination. They are also having their Anniversary Dinner on Aug 11.
Pick One Winner Comp 2017 Going Into Round 16
July 6, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The Rotary Club “Pick One Winner Competition” competition continues into Round 16 of the AFL season.
The ups and downs of being a Richmond supporter in 2017 or just a standard season
July 5, 2017 by 2 Comments
Relive a week in the life of a Richmond supporter, according to Vaughan Menlove.
Almanac Winter: Footy in the frost
July 4, 2017 by 19 Comments
Frosty in Fitzroy yesterday. How cold was it where you were? Anyone playing sport in the freezing – apart from the Roys Under 10s?
Now with snaps of Mansfield and quite an incredible frost in Kyabram.
Hvala, Ivan Maric!
July 2, 2017 by 6 Comments
Smoove83 has been a huge fan of the retiring Ivan Maric, and has gone to considerable lengths to show his support for him. He reflects on the big man’s career.
The Two-Bob Lair
July 1, 2017 by 2 Comments
It has puzzled Chris Aulich how an aspiring footballer could recognise the boundary between looking like a footballer and being a lair, and with that in mind he presents some insights for consideration. [Great to have you involved Chris – another Tasmanian voice. JTH]
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