Dave Brown’s Dad, the elder statesman, turned 70, watching his beloved Redlegs take on their old Magpie rivals.
The Round V Pre Wrap: “Never hit a man with glasses, and never hit a drunk. As tempting as it might be.”
May 1, 2015 by 12 Comments
Mr Wrap is back with his Round V prognostications. Does this make his Striped Marvels good things over the Handbags at the Paddock that Grew tomorrow?
Racial Vilification: A Threat To Multicultural and International Development
May 1, 2015 by 8 Comments
Racial vilification in the AFL not only threatens the rights of people to live without threats, bullying, stereotyping and fear, but it also threatens the integrity of the sport on the international stage. The ignorant and damaging actions of a small minority of AFL followers has to stop, writes Wesley Hull.
Mick Malthouse: 715 and counting
May 1, 2015 by 8 Comments
Mic Rees recalls some highlights from Mick Malthouse’s Footscray years.
No. 4 Ronin: Bryce Gibbs & the power of the man-bun
May 1, 2015 by 1 Comment
Carlton’s new secret weapon? The Ancient Samurai wisdom, talent and composure sustained from… the man-bun!
A fact lost in the rush to hail Mick
May 1, 2015 by 6 Comments
Jeff Dowsing argues – quite reasonably – that Mick Malthouse actually broke the AFL/VFL games coaching record last week. A fact with which Bob Rush’s family would surely agree.
Round 4 – Essendon v Collingwood: As Far As The Sky
April 30, 2015 by 1 Comment
“Drop punt goes as far/As the sky”. The Master of Concision, Haiku Bob, makes a welcome return with his unique take on the big ANZAC Day clash.
ANZAC Veteran hero… for one more day
April 30, 2015 by 1 Comment
The story of Ted Howe, World War Two ANZAC veteran and Penguin Football Club life member.
2004 – The (Almost) All Australian SSA Team: Spurred on to Greatness
April 30, 2015 by 3 Comments
WA entered two teams in the 2004 SSA carnival, held in the West. Swish Schwerdt doesn’t know if they were selected based on Metro v Country, Weagles v Dockers or perhaps Gina v Rose sympathisers. One of the lads selected in the AA team (a certain P Mills) probably now earns more than the rest of the participants combined and he doesn’t even have to work fourteen-day shifts.
My 2015 footy season: a Dons supporter in cognito?
April 30, 2015 by 3 Comments
The Essendon saga has sent the Bomber world into a spin. Here Rod Oaten tries to make sense of his own feelings – and I think he does.
Amsterdam City Cup: Call for Players
April 29, 2015 by 1 Comment
A footy team in Amsterdam is looking for players to take part in the upcoming Amsterdam Cup. Check out the dates, will you be in the Netherlands?
Land of the Long (Red) White (and Black) Cloud.
April 29, 2015 by 1 Comment
Tom Greenaway labels St Kilda as “Bizarro-Hawthorn”. The George Costanza of the AFL. With the 1971 Grand Final between Hawthorn and St Kilda as the sliding doors moment, Tom urges St Kilda to put the time into making the New Zealand experiment work.
2003 – The (Almost) All Australian SSA Team: Who’s Who?
April 29, 2015 by 6 Comments
2003, young footballers, the Gold Coast, what could go wrong? The SSA All Australian Team photo, that’s what.
If you are after a shot of Joel Selwood without a cut eyebrow, Nathan Jones with hair or a beardless Bachar Houli, you’ve come to the right place.
The 2015 ‘Mopsy’ Fraser Cup – Round Four
April 29, 2015 by 2 Comments
Earl O’Neil gives his wrap on the Round that was, Mick Malthouse breaking the coaching record and how recruiting is a key to his Monaros having success over the boys from the Gold Coast.
Ox, Earth, slow, patient: How has M Malthouse done it? And what has he done?
April 28, 2015 by 22 Comments
E. Regnans speculates about the career of Mick Malthouse, trying to make sense of it from the grandstand, while considering the place of longevity, and records themselves.
The View From Shepparton: Round 4
April 28, 2015 by 1 Comment
Peter Schumacher wonders what’s happening in 2015. Brisbane are off the boil and commentators are still referring to after-match drinks. [Includes an opinion piece from the Minister for Home Affairs – something for commentators to think about].
Brunswick Street Oval Reunion (May 16): Past players, officials and supporters all welcome
April 27, 2015 by 1 Comment
Join the Fitzroy crowd as past players, officials and supporters gather for lunch at Brunswick Street Oval on May 16.
Round 4 – Collingwood v Essendon: Footyfied Friendships
April 26, 2015 by 4 Comments
People say that Grand final day is the biggest game of the year but I beg to differ. Team up ANZAC Day footy with a room full of your closest friends add some amazing food and you’ve got a winner. As expected Christian and Tony were well into burning the food when Joanne and I [Read more]
South: Footy Days at Primary School
April 26, 2015 by 9 Comments
Philby takes us down memory lane as he reminisces about his childhood in South Australia and how footy played a huge part in it.
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