Jake Rachwalski examines just how successful the AFL’s venture into China actually was. Is this expansion worthwhile or a waste or time and money?
The Back To The Future Footy Panel
May 18, 2017 by 8 Comments
Lou Richards’ funeral yesterday was a beautiful tribute to a footy and media legend. We look back at a classic piece of humour from Phil Dimitriadis. Originally published five years ago.
4 Kids Future: Sportsman’s Day
May 18, 2017 by Leave a Comment
A special fundraising event to help fund a trust for four children who lost their parents in tragic circumstances on Anzac Day in Wangaratta.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Tears before bedtime
May 17, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke has the latest take on the close Round 8 loss to GWS and the Magpies win in the netball.
Yvette Wroby’s Interview on Drive with Raf Epstein
May 17, 2017 by 1 Comment
Yvette Wroby’s interview with Raf Epstein is now online. Have a listen to her engaging conversation about Siren’s Call, St Kilda and women’s footy.
Almanac Footy History: A tribute to those Geelong players who were killed in wars
May 17, 2017 by 3 Comments
Anna Pavlou pays tribute to war heroes who also played football for the Geelong Football Club. Her focus on Joe Henry Slater’s life is powerful.
SANFL 70s Pen Pix: Norwood v Central District 1972
May 16, 2017 by 15 Comments
Swish takes us back to the ’70s with these classic player profiles from the SA Football Budget. Nostalgia central.
Book Review: Siren’s Call by Yvette Wroby
May 16, 2017 by 8 Comments
Yvette Wroby has written a beautiful book about her family and her connection to the St Kilda Football Club. John Butler fell in love with Siren’s Call and you will too.
Yvette Wroby on ABC Radio this afternoon
May 16, 2017 by 1 Comment
Listen in to ABC Radio (774 Melbourne) this afternoon at 4.30 to hear Yvette Wroby talk about her memoir Siren’s Call.
Almanac Memoir: Seeing Lou Richards as a young fella
May 16, 2017 by 5 Comments
Jim Johnson tells the story of the efforts to which his family went to see Collingwood and Lou Richards at Vic Park in the late `40s.
Lion trouble for WAFL
May 15, 2017 by 1 Comment
All the Round Nine WAFL action covered by Les Everett.
Local Footy – Simon “Rat” McCormack 300-Game Milestone
May 15, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Simon “Rat” McCormack became just the second player in the Blyth-Snowtown Cats proud history to reach the 300 senior game milestone. Peter Argent covered the game and occassion.
A family full of Merrett
May 14, 2017 by 1 Comment
An inspiring read about Zach and Jackson Merrett’s family especially their mother’s battle with MS.
They Need To Go
May 13, 2017 by 7 Comments
Anne Cahill Lambert comes off the long run and whacks The Footy Show right between the eyes. Booomm!
Take me out to the ball game
May 12, 2017 by 7 Comments
A touching tribute by Chris Daley to his mate’s dad, Peter Wood, a genuine legend of sport in the south-west of Victoria. A timely reminder of the simplicity and importance of enjoying time with friends and family at a game of sport.
If ya don’t mind, umpire!
May 12, 2017 by 4 Comments
Stainless comes in off the long run on the AFL law makers. Are they killing the goose that lays the golden eggs?
Almanac Satire – Desmond interviews the President
May 11, 2017 by 10 Comments
This week the President is in the hot seat. David Wilson’s transcript of long-time (fictional) sports interviewer Desmond Troyer’s conversation.
Round 8 Premiership Favourites
May 11, 2017 by 2 Comments
Aidan Hammond has an interesting formula to figure out his premiership favourites. Check it out.
Photo Gallery: Camberwell Sharks v Fitzroy Under 10-3
May 11, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Have a look at some great junior footy action photos by John Harms.
On throwing away club memberships
May 10, 2017 by 10 Comments
Footy supporters can be a bit melodramatic sometimes. And destroying the membership card is one of the most extreme acts. Yoshi believes fans should stand by their team in tough times.
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