Yvette Wroby looks at some recent footy memoirs as she prepares for her gig at the Williamstown Literary Festival.
On Rohan Connolly’s departure from The Age
June 8, 2017 by 23 Comments
Japanese footy correspondent Yoshi is sad to see a vastly experienced journalist such as Rohan Connolly depart The Age. Especially at a time when, he says, journalism standards are dropping and the industry looks shaky.
GWS: Cursed by injuries
June 8, 2017 by 5 Comments
You may have missed some of the freak accidents down at GWS. Pete gives us a laugh or two for Thursday morning.
The Vincent Van Gogh Cup – Round Eleven
June 7, 2017 by 3 Comments
Earl can’t get no inspiration. Here’s what his column would have looked like in 2002.
AFL: How the Match Review Panel Works
June 6, 2017 by 16 Comments
Confused? Dips O’Donnell is here to clear up the workings of the Match Review Panel.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: On a roll
June 6, 2017 by 1 Comment
Three wins in a row for Collingwood has fans excited, while the VFL side also picked up a win. A one point loss sees the Magpies depart the Super Netball finals series.
Almanac Footy History: The Diamond from the Creek
June 5, 2017 by 3 Comments
Glen! tells the story of the great Gordon Coventry who came from an orchard in Diamond Creek. This story first appeared in Town Crier.
Round 11 – St Kilda v Bye: Enough is enough
June 5, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Yoshi is frustrated with the footy world and saddened by the terrorism taking place in the UK.
VAFA Premier B – Old Carey v Fitzroy: iPhil reporting from Lugano Switzerland
June 5, 2017 by 3 Comments
The day starts brilliantly for the non-brekkie eating Roys reporter Phil Hill on tour in Switzerland, and continues to get better as The Tramconductors give him a running i-commentary of the match against Old Carey.
The 2017 South Australian Claytons State of Origin Team
June 3, 2017 by 16 Comments
Dave Brown shouts “South Australian” as he picks a State of Origin team to take on the imaginary Big V.
Round 11 – Port Adelaide v Hawthorn: Finished
June 3, 2017 by 1 Comment
Aidan Hammond says the Hawks are gone.
Round 11 Premiership Favourites
June 3, 2017 by 1 Comment
Aidan Hammond updates us on the AFL premiership race.
Round 10 – Sydney v Hawthorn: Another Classic
June 2, 2017 by 1 Comment
Aidan Hammond packs a lot into two days including some close fought games on Thursday and Friday night. Aiden picked up the chocolates himself.
Smokie’s Willy CYs Preview, Rd8: Superstition
June 2, 2017 by 4 Comments
Celebrating the Willy CYs’ return to the Fearon for the first time in 2017, Darren “Smokie” Dawson takes a look at some of the more ludicrous superstitions of his old team-mates.
Almanac Book Review – Siren’s Call: Two in one
June 2, 2017 by 1 Comment
Writer and Saints fan Ken Haley has reviewed Yvette Wroby’s memoir Siren’s Call. [Thoughtful, as always – JTH]
What’s the real St Kilda?
June 1, 2017 by 1 Comment
Just where are St Kilda placed for their next premiership? Jake Rachwalski looks at their most recent success and what they need to do to win that elusive second premiership. Is Alan Richardson the right man for the job?
Round 10 – Adelaide v Fremantle: Us
June 1, 2017 by 1 Comment
After a night of tennis and movies, Aidan Hammond watches his Crows take the knife to the Dockers.
Nicky Winmar Statue Pozible Campaign
June 1, 2017 by 1 Comment
Nicky Winmar created history by standing up racism on the footy field. Alex Wadelton wants to help make his iconic stance stand forever with a more than life size replica of Winmar in bronze. Get behind this amazing cause.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Back to back wins
May 30, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Collingwood are back in form with back to back wins in the AFL, while the Magpies won in the Super Netball. Cam also previews the upcoming game against Fremantle.
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