Tom Greenaway reminisces about the Grand Finals that have shaped his life. Unrequited love? Then again he is a Saints man.
Crowley the key to Dockers’ chances
September 27, 2013 by 3 Comments
Ryan Crowley is loved by his mother, his team mates, Dockers fans and Jackson Clark. Our man in the Deep North tells us why Crowley’s stopping job on Sam Mitchell will be a key to the result.
Grand Final Flashback: 2003
September 27, 2013 by 3 Comments
To this day, September 27, 2003, remains in Beth Newman’s top three life highlights.
The Non-Aligned Supporter
September 25, 2013 by 8 Comments
The non-aligned supporter is a ghastly beast. The AFL Grand Final attracts them, but they can also be found at barbecues and pubs on the day. Andrew Fithall hates them, possibly because he is one of them.
Fremantle Dockers help Africa rebuild
September 25, 2013 by 2 Comments
While AFL fans across the country have been made aware of the Dockers’ skill on the oval, few of them would be aware of the club’s association with Nelson Mandela’s South Africa, writes Tim Harcourt.
Father’s Day at the Hampden Football League Grand Final
September 25, 2013 by 7 Comments
Glen Potter was given a hand-made gift voucher for father’s day, offering the bearer a day out to any country footy league grand final. He and his 10-year-old son chose the Hampden league. All aboard!
A grand final is a strange beast
September 25, 2013 by 3 Comments
A grand final – any grand final – is a momentous occasion, as the St.Kilda City Under 11 Red players and parents would discover. (A piece that will resonate with all those with a connection to junior footy – Ed.)
Gary, it’s not that simple
September 25, 2013 by 5 Comments
Gary Ablett said his dad was better. End of story. Or is it?
Coaches – Unlocking/Suppressing Potential
September 24, 2013 by 8 Comments
The improved performance of Fremantle and Port Adelaide since the changeover of coaches begs a few questions. Does anybody have the answers?
SANFL finals – Norwood through to the GF
September 24, 2013 by 31 Comments
Rulebook Ashwood’s take on the SANFL finals.
Learnings from Legends with Sean Gorman
September 23, 2013 by 7 Comments
Join Sean Gorman, author of Brotherboys and Legends: The AFL Indigenous Team of the Century, in the Territory for an entertaining discussion on indigenous legends and reflections on transitioning in and out of the AFL.
He who can, plays; he who cannot, umpires
September 23, 2013 by 13 Comments
Who’d be an umpire? Peter Fuller explains how he fell into the role and what drives an otherwise sane man to consider saddling up for another year after 500 games.
Asia-Pacific Team of the Century
September 20, 2013 by 22 Comments
Damian Balassone has come up with an Asia-Pacific team to be reckoned with. Do you agree with his selections?
AFL Finals Week 2 – Geelong v Port Adelaide: Kenny, Travis and the love of the game
September 19, 2013 by 9 Comments
“The Wrong Dreams of the dullards and egotists and meglomaniacs of footy look even further from the mark than they already did” writes John Harms in describing the restorative powers of the first round of the finals in this piece about the Cats past few weeks.
Writers block during the finals: I blame KISS
September 18, 2013 by 11 Comments
Much to ponder – Chappy and the MRP, the Alvarez-Mayweather fight, the Kennett Curse – but an inability to put those thoughts on paper. KISS made a fortune out of writers block, why can’t Iron Mike?
The club fan buries its de-listed
September 18, 2013 by 6 Comments
The fate of the de-listed played (with a nod to Henry Lawson).
The Story of Peter Reville – The Champion of the Brown Coal Mine
September 18, 2013 by 8 Comments
The story of former Brown Coal Mine and South Melbourne premiership player Peter Reville, who was suspended for 20 weeks after snapping in the 1934 Grand Final.
The View from Shepparton
September 16, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The Cowboys debacle sums up another inglorious year for the NRL, writes Peter Schumacher.
Ross Glendinning: Good as gold
September 16, 2013 by 7 Comments
Sasha Lennon spoke to Brownlow medallist Ross Glendinning and found a very humble champion.
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