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Almanac WAFL: Early signs good for Tigers and Bulldogs
March 20, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Les Everett gives us the wrap-up of the opening round in the WAFL.
The Common Denominator
March 17, 2017 by 2 Comments
A quatrain by Damian Balassone, an ode to Wayne Johnston.
Number Five
March 16, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Paul Spinks takes us back to 1985 where he watched a Geelong pre-season inter-club game in Anglesea. His South African friend Samantha didn’t know much about the game, but she couldn’t help but be impressed by a certain number 5.
AFL Preseason – North Melbourne v Hawthorn: Arden Street Cargo Cult
March 16, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Mick returns to Arden Street and records his understanding of the day – as only Mick can. [Can’t wait to have Mick and Earl in the same room – JTH]
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Four from four
March 14, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke is a very happy Colingwood fan as they scored a clean sweep over the weekend in all competitions.
Almanac Footy History: Sandhurst in the 1890s – Bendigo’s Cardinals of yesteryear
March 14, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Worthy of Mastermind, Richard Jones fills in all your blanks concerning Sandhurst Football Club’s record of the 1890s. [Sandhurst is the former name of Bendigo, Victoria – Ed].
AFLW Round 6 – Freo v Carlton: While You Were Stuck At Work
March 13, 2017 by 9 Comments
Jack Banister reflects on Fremantle’s first AFLW win, but laments the fact that few were there to see it. [Schedulers take note – Ed]
AFLW: Those Lions are Roaring! Can they go all the way?
March 12, 2017 by 4 Comments
Jan Courtin is impressed by the success of the Brisbane Lions in the AFLW. With The girls given little chance at the beginning off the season we may be seeing very different headlines in two weeks’ time.
A week in a life: and footy is just around the corner
March 11, 2017 by 7 Comments
As the sun shines, Jan Courtin reflects on the world around her. Much of it is sad however it reminds Jan of how fortunate we really are. And with footy around the corner, Jan and Marshall get the tick for round one.
AFLW Round 5 – Adelaide v Brisbane: A Few Things Happened On The Way To The Ground
March 10, 2017 by 4 Comments
Anne Cahill Lambert caps off a sad week by visiting her niece (who is still the coach of Adelaide).
An interview with Herb Henderson
March 9, 2017 by 2 Comments
This is a delightful insight into Footscray 1954 premiership player Herb Henderson from Mike Sexton who caught up with Herb at his home in Millicent (SA) last year.
Why GWS will never win the premiership, or a history of colour
March 7, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Marty Gleason has noticed an alarming pattern, and it’s not just the design of the GWS guernsey. Could a garish jumper ruin a team’s chances at a premiership?
Our great game of Australian Football – Jason Ball (the gay one) leading the way
March 5, 2017 by 3 Comments
Jason Ball was in Sydney for Mardi Gras this weekend. Jan Courtin looks at his groundbreaking advocacy.
AFLW Round 5 – GWS v Melbourne: This time, a win
March 4, 2017 by 4 Comments
Gill takes her time to savour the Giants win over the Dees at Bankstown on Friday night.
The AUFC Blacks: President’s Report March 2017
March 4, 2017 by 2 Comments
Michael “Daddsy” Dadds provides an excellent summation of the Adelaide Uni Black AGM. The report encapsulates all things great about the club highlighting those who have and continue to uphold its proud tradition.
I Tipped This 2017 AFL tipping competition: great value, great prizes – $10,000 up for grabs
March 3, 2017 by Leave a Comment
I Tipped This is a fun way to do your footy tipping this season. Give it a crack.
AFL Pre-season – North Melbourne v Hawthorn: Gasometers and Gum Trees
March 2, 2017 by 2 Comments
A return to Arden Street brings back strong memories of the ground in the 70s for Rob Chanter. His dad was even nice enough to take him to a lot of North games despite being a Bombers supporter himself.
Almanac Footy – Armistice
March 2, 2017 by 5 Comments
Neil Anderson takes us back to the Western Bulldogs premiership win last year and the impact it has had on the team and it’s supporters.
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