Five Tiger flags before my 20th birthday

It’s been more than 30 years since the charmed period of Richmond as a powerhouse came to a close. Tom Pagonis says the Tigers are ready to roar again.

The Wrap: Unveiling the End of August Ladder

The Wrap is back. No need to slug it out through 22 rounds of home and away, the Wrap can tell you how it finishes.

The View from Shepparton

Lions fan Peter Schumacher used to be cynical about the NAB Cup but is now a fervent believer.

Coaching an 11-year-old goal kicking star

Meet Adam Kerinaiua Jn,r the 11-year-old goal kicking prodigy from St Marys in the Northern Territory Football League U12s competition who kicked 104 goals this season.

WAFL – Rd1: Matthew Johnson sets scene for West Perth

A goal-kicker with strong marking ability and incredible pace, West Perth have found a beauty in second gamer Matthew Johnson.

Man vs AFL with Bear Grylls – episode 3

Squirrel grips, 4&20s and hospital passes – it’s been a tough initiation for Bear Grylls and it seems the worst is yet to come.

Tiwi Bombers try to disrupt natural NTFL order

The Tiwi Bombers and league powerhouse St Mary’s face off in the NTFL Grand Final in Darwin on Saturday. Tavis Perry runs the ruler over both teams .

It’s time to spice up footy

The Masala Football Club, which as attracted players from migrant communities from the subcontinent, is making its debut this year. (Warning: this article is full of puns.)

Who’s a Jolly good fellow?

Darren Jolly used his piece in The Age to argue for more of a players voice on the rules committee and then went ahead stated that 3 members have relevant recent experience.

Getting Ready

Do you hear the buzz? Yvette Wroby does.

Wife, Miss Universe and Everything

Igor completes his best self-analysis to determine why he can be found watching Brisbane pre-season training at 8am. His answer will resonate with everyone.

Time for the WAFL

THE 2013 WAFL season kicks off this weekend as the competition eases into a time of great change.

NAB Cup – Richmond v Hawthorn: 21 candles

John Green provides yet another example of what Richmond fans must go through to support their team.

Which team did you go for after the war, Grand-dad?

Writing dialogue between a grandfather and his grandson jolted Neil Anderson into thinking about events of sixty years ago and the changes to VFL/AFL in that time. How do you explain that to a child?

1878: Norwood Football Club’s First Year

Bernard Whimpress recounts the story of Norwood’s triumphant march to a first title against a background of fierce off-field disputes.

Standin’ on the Outside Lookin’ in

Some may say that Canberra lacks a heart. Rubbish! Canberra is all ventricles and aorta. You just had to be amongst the throngs on Friday night at Manuka Oval to feel a pulse like a Brazilian rumba.

A photo from the past

Smokie Dawson recently received a copy of a photo of his Under 11s team and was surprised by what he saw.

NAB Cup – GWS v Essendon: Brushing off the cobwebs

After a lazy summer, Pam Sherpa gets back into it with a match at Manuka Oval in Canberra which, serendipitously features who two footy teams.

From Little Saints, Big Saints Grow – Coaching the U12s

Jackson Clark has enjoyed his year of coaching at St Marys in Darwin. We wish the lads all the best in their coming grand final.

Barry Dickins on Docklands Stadium

It is a most grim truth that Docklands Stadium has no moral right to exist.