The Handbag Boys: a footy tragic is redeemed

Ex-pat muso Ron Wells has discovered the Almanac from the US. This is the story of his life in footy. (Highly recommended – ed)

The Season-Started-Last-Night-So-If-Anything-It’s-Late 2013 Preview: West Coast

Adam Ritchie gets his West Coast preview to us in the nick of time.

MYM- Maronite Youth Melbourne footy interview on State of Origin clash

It’s always interesting to see the connection between a church community and their love of AFL. Religion can be said to be a touchy topic, but when united as one community for the love of AFL suddenly religion takes a back seat for a few hours when it all becomes about tactics, teammates and a [Read more]

Where have you gone Australian leadership, a nation turns its lonely eyes to you

We have a cricket team led by Watson and a country led by Gillard. In the words of Marvin Gaye (no, not that bit about needing sexual healing), “What’s going on?”

Season 31, and all the very best to those strapping on the boots this year

Matt Zurbo is working his way into his 31st season. And his enthusiasm has never waned.

Gramps

Ged McMahon pays tribute to Gramps, who left a strong legacy and a lifetime of football memories.

Book (by Sam Fimis) Premiership Portfolio: 6 Step Guide to Succeeding in the Stock Market

A copy of this book is available for review – if you are interested contact [email protected]

The 2013 ‘Mopsy’ Fraser Cup

Earl O’Neill and friends (I think) help assess the teams’ prospects in the 2013 season.

Andrew Demetriou at the launch of the 2013 AFL season

Andrew Demetriou’s speech.

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Enough of the Preliminaries! 2013 Season Preview

The fixture is going to have a marked effect on team placings at the end of the year. Let Sal Ciardulli show you (Tigers, Roos, Carlton fans look away now).

Windy Hill Lament

Ged McMahon’s story vividly captures the Windy Hill of his youth. He hopes the modern players don’t forget the club’s proud history as they move to Tullamarine.

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.