More All-Australian Juniors brilliance from the Swishter. The 1998 All-Australian (less W.A, S.A and Tasmania) SSA line-up. Spot the future VISY Ambassador in all his hirsute glory.
1998 – (the excluding WA, SA, Tas) All-Australian SSA Team – Humble Beginnings
February 25, 2015 by 3 Comments
From Colonial Stadium to Etihad: Fifteen Years of Future Shock
February 25, 2015 by 6 Comments
While stressfully cleaning up in preparation for a possible shift, Neil Anderson finds an old newspaper.
NTFL Finals Week One Wrap-Up
February 24, 2015 by Leave a Comment
It’s the best footy you’re likely not to have seen (unless you live in the Northern Territory, of course). it’s week one of the NTFL finals and Jackson Clarke brings you the wrap-up on one of the most exciting competitions in the country.
Richo (yes, THE Richo) is at East Coburg CC Thursday night
February 23, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Richmond-lovers and lovers of the great man, Richo is live at East Coburg. Will be huge.
All welcome.
Too Few are Flipping Father Time the Finger
February 21, 2015 by 4 Comments
A fantastic and thought-provoking piece from Jeff Dowsing: Why do we instantly write-off sportspeople when they hit the big 3-0? If you’re good enough, play on, argues Jeff.
Beau Waters denouement
February 20, 2015 by 7 Comments
Beau Waters retired yesterday after 120 games over 12 seasons. Peter Baulderstone pays tribute to his favourite current day footballer. A good footballer but an off-field champ.
Almanac Weekend Reading : February 20-22
February 20, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Another weekend, and another series of readings for your consideration from The Footy Almanac.
Northern Territory Football League Team Of The Year
February 18, 2015 by 5 Comments
Jackson Clark picks his Northern Territory team of the year. Some familiar and not so familiar names in this impressive line-up.
Everything Old is New Again: Sydney Swans Season Preview 2015
February 18, 2015 by 3 Comments
Not even the bloody sparrows will dampen Joe Moore’s hopes for Sydney in 2015. Some impressive additions to the Swans list and record pet memberships have hopes high for the Bloods.
Swans TV Unlimited
February 18, 2015 by 2 Comments
A Swans pre-season featuring Swans TV, Hip Hop, One Day and Marty Mattner. Mathilde de Hauteclocque at her pre-season best.
2000 – (still not quite) All Australian SSA Team – Who Are The Mystery Boys?
February 18, 2015 by 7 Comments
Continuing his look at the travails of Aussie rules’ elite juniors of the past, Swish presents the 2000 SSA All-Australian line-up. Three obvious standouts in this line-up, but few who went on to make their mark at the elite level. Where are they now?
The Importance of Sportspeople Being Well
February 16, 2015 by 11 Comments
Yoshi opens up about his experiences with depression and anxiety in light of reading about Ryan Griffen’s struggles at the Whitten Oval in season 2014.
Yawn! The Essendon saga: a way out?
February 14, 2015 by 12 Comments
Don De Lene calls for a Truth and Reconciliation Commission on the Essendon saga. He explains how it might work. [Might flush the whole system out – Ed]
Almanac Weekend Reading : 13-15 February
February 13, 2015 by 2 Comments
Put your feet up and get into some compelling, thought-provoking and entertaining reads from around the sporting world.
Real Neale
February 13, 2015 by 6 Comments
Beaut memoir by Mark Branagan, a graduate of The Football Nursery, Assumption College, paying tribute to Neale Daniher.
Admiring 10-Year Captain Nick Riewoldt
February 13, 2015 by 2 Comments
Yoshi pays tribute to the Saints skipper.
1983: Fitzroy a Threat for the Flag!
February 11, 2015 by 12 Comments
Harry ‘The Hammer’ Hatzis shows his Fitzroy badge of honour in a victory for the ages.
Can Essendon Field a Pre-season Team?
February 11, 2015 by 22 Comments
John Tait runs the slide rule over Caro’s ‘could haves’ and calculations. Did the Bombers have a ready-made cunning plan?
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