Earl O’Neil on the Essendon situation over the past week, which included James Hird leaving as coach.
Welcome to football’s industrial age
August 21, 2015 by 21 Comments
Does money buy happiness? Is the game better for the wads of broadcasting cash being thrown around? Jeff Dowsing looks at the transition of the AFL from a sport to an ‘industry’.
SANFL Round 17 – Norwood v North Adelaide: far from the maddening crowds
August 21, 2015 by 15 Comments
With round 18 of the SANFL almost upon us Dave Brown refreshes our memories of last week’s action and asks the AFL reserves sides; “so what, exactly, have you done for us lately?”
Round 20 – Geelong v Hawthorn: Blockbuster – What Happened There?
August 21, 2015 by 1 Comment
Anne Cahill Lambert enjoys a weekend with a Baptism, a Hawks win and some great footy from the Melbourne v Bulldogs curtain-raiser at the Docklands.
What Do You Tell Your Son On The Eve Of His First Grand Final?
August 21, 2015 by 9 Comments
In his first season of footy for Inverloch U/11’s, Jack plays in a grand final. While marvelling at the spirit which abounds in country football, Haje Halabi manages to offer his son a few words of advice.
Sports books: Ken Piesse’s Favourite Footy Yarns
August 21, 2015 by 2 Comments
Prolific sportswriter Ken Piesse is back with his latest collection of anecdotes, gaffes and pranks from the world of Australian rules.
Wanting Back to the Old Fashioned Way – Please help me!
August 20, 2015 by 2 Comments
Our man in Japan has been a bit quiet of late, but Yoshi returns with some interesting insights into how frustrating it can be for people running hotel accommodation and relying on internet bookings. A cry for help!
Essendon 2015 List Review – Part 1: Defenders
August 20, 2015 by 4 Comments
With James Hird’s departure from Essendon now official, Nick Weidmann analyses the 2015 Essendon backline. Who should stay? Who should go? What does Essendon’s defensive stocks offer their in-coming coach? Bomber fans; do you agree?
Book Review: Joffa: Isn’t That Life?
August 19, 2015 by 10 Comments
Phil Dimitriadis reflects on the trauma, passion and generosity of Jeff ‘Joffa’ Corfe.
Essendon’s Coaching Selection Process: A Chance to Buck Modern Trends
August 19, 2015 by 2 Comments
WIth Essendon now in need of a new coach, Fooz Pietersen suggests they look for someone with experience in that role.
Comfort in the Familiar
August 19, 2015 by 13 Comments
Andrew Starkie escapes to the Bellarine Peninsula for a weekend of head clearing and country sport. (Marvellous observations – Ed.)
Overheard at Essendon Part 5: Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word (or, When are you going to pay for the gift!)
August 19, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The (farewell) gift that, until yesterday at least, keeps on giving. Part 5 of Sean Curtain’s Tullamarine eavesdropping.
WAFL Round 21: WAFL shuffle continues
August 19, 2015 by 1 Comment
Les Everett reviews Round 21 of the WAFL as it produced some unusual ladder movement, with Claremont moving into the 5 and East Perth slipping down to 3.
So who do I barrack for now?
August 19, 2015 by 6 Comments
Rod Oaten has kept us up to date about how an old Dons supporter has been feeling over the last three seasons. Here is his latest instalment, penned yesterday.
Mark Pennings’ Origins of Australian Football Vol 3
August 19, 2015 by Leave a Comment
LAUNCH TOMORROW. Vol 3 of Mark Pennings early history of Australian football follows on from his first two critically-acclaimed books. This volume is being launched at the MCC Library at 1pm on Aug 20. All welcome.
And how are Essendon people (and others) feeling about James Hird’s resignation this afternoon?
August 18, 2015 by 22 Comments
Your thoughts?
Going to the Footy at Manuka (a.k.a StarTrack Oval, but only on game day)
August 18, 2015 by 2 Comments
For the uninitiated; Bruce Kennedy supplies you with this handy cheat-sheet of what to expect when breaking your maiden status at Manuka for AFL footy. It’s not exactly glowing in praise, but proof that local knowledge goes a long way.
Jim Stynes statue: the photo, the conversation
August 18, 2015 by 3 Comments
A statue, a conversation with 9-year-old Harry; observations and photograph thanks to Sasha Lennon.
Old buggers’ footy: To the Punt Road end
August 18, 2015 by 25 Comments
It’s never too late. Dips O’Donnell plays a proper game of footy on the MCG (before the North v Melbourne match). Here’s how it came about and how it unfolded. [Classic – JTH]
Todd Goldstein: Tall Order for Brownlow
August 17, 2015 by 3 Comments
Callum O’Çonnor asks the question, could Todd Goldstein be the man to break the modern day trend of the Midfielder’s Medal?
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