Tony Robb lets off some steam after watching Saturday night’s Preliminary final between North V West Coast. Diabolical was the theme of the evening, as the Brian and Ray show define the term.
Finals Week 3 – West Coast v North Melbourne: Diabolical! Got it it one Brian
September 28, 2015 by 13 Comments
My Footy Recollections
September 25, 2015 by 40 Comments
Adelaide University Football Club – The Blacks – is saddened to hear of the passing of one of its great characters, Brenton “Nose” Eckert.
Nose wrote this piece almost a year ago, not long after he was awarded Life Membership.
Yes Nose, your memories, and our memories of you, are surely worthy of saving.
RIP Brenton “Nose” Eckert
Life Membership and Life. And Death.
September 25, 2015 by 31 Comments
Michael Dadds got to present Life Membership of Adelaide Uni FC to the “Nose” Brenton Eckert. Every day is precious, and Brenton treasured every moment. (This article was originally published in 2014)
An arrow for Caro
September 25, 2015 by 6 Comments
Jeff Dowsing takes a moment to point Caro back towards the bigger issues in the AFL…
AFLW: The Rise of Women’s Football – Part 3: AFL
September 24, 2015 by 2 Comments
“This is coming, and we’d love you to be involved…” Womens Australian rules is undoubtedly on the rise, as Callum O’Connor explains in this profile piece on Female Football Development Manager, Chyloe Kurdas.
Stevie J: Observing the response
September 24, 2015 by 22 Comments
John Harms has noticed there’s a pattern in how people have responded to Geelong’s sacking of Stevie J. Here are his observations.
Ignacio ‘Nacho’ Lopez Basavilbaso – The Argentinian Rugby Player who Became a Local Footy Legend
September 24, 2015 by 4 Comments
On a warm February day, an Argentinian rugby player studying psychology at the University of Melbourne thought he’d have a go at Australian rules before signing up for Rugby. Thus began Ignacio Lopez-Basavilbaso’s love affair with our game. The Black Hat sits down with ‘Nacho’ to learn more. [A brilliant story! ¡Felicidades- Ed]
Happy 162nd Birthday, MCG!
September 23, 2015 by 4 Comments
Steve Baker has found a selection of images of the MCG – each reflects its moment.
Leaps and Bounds
September 23, 2015 by 5 Comments
‘Andrewce’ remembers his days as a fledgling Eagles follower.
Retirement of Adam Goodes: lifters, leaners, blue stranger
September 21, 2015 by 19 Comments
E. regnans considers the impact Adam Goodes has had, and will continue to have, and the way that he has been understood.
Backed into a wall, the Queanbeyan Tigers go back-to-back
September 21, 2015 by 2 Comments
Back-to-back: An emotion-charged day at Star Trac Oval in the ACT as the Queanbeyan Tigers spoil Belconnen’s undefeated season, thanks – in large part – to the efforts of Kade Klemke and 40-year-old Mark Armstrong. If it was the plot of a movie, you wouldn’t believe it.
What follows interstate success
September 21, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Michael Viljoen’s research has unearthed this interesting statistical tidbit which may, or may not be of note to investors and fans alike.
The Pre Wrap – The Finals Week II
September 18, 2015 by 5 Comments
Mr Wrap previews the second week of the finals and discusses Hawthorn’s drafting from the early 2000’s.
Waiting for Footy
September 17, 2015 by 2 Comments
There is no footy like Saturday footy. It has a rhythm unlike Friday or Sunday according to Steve Hodder.
We Salute You
September 17, 2015 by 8 Comments
Echoing the sentiments of many, Swish Schwerdt pays tribute to the thankless volunteers who make sports across the country happen every week. We salute you!
Round 23 – West Coast Eagles v St Kilda: The Eagles fly off with the Saints in their talons
September 17, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Yvette Wroby’s season-long journey following St Kilda winds up in Perth, where she discovers passionate Sainters are everywhere.
Junior Almanac: Winning is a plus, good footy is a must
September 16, 2015 by 11 Comments
Abby Lennon (11 years old) played in a Grand Final last Friday night, for the Wests Bulldogs. It was the first Brisbane Juniors Under 13 Girls Grand Final ever. [Terrific stuff Abby – Ed].
AFLBJ Under 14 Div 1 Grand Final – Sandgate v Wests: That’s the siren
September 16, 2015 by 6 Comments
The siren sounded in the Brisbane Junior Under 14s Grand Final, and then this happened…
[With thanks to Glenn Wagner – Ed]
Junior Almanac: Sandgate Hawks Give Father and Son a Day to Remember
September 16, 2015 by 10 Comments
Luke Smith (13-years-old) had the taste of Grand Final nerves ahead of playing in last Saturday’s big one. Could he and his Sandgate Hawks do it?
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