Fraser Sutherland re-creates the tension of the final overs in the SCG Test of 2008.
My Swans Family
August 7, 2013 by 16 Comments
William Pascoe is part of a very happy Swans family. He tells the story of his grandmother and the tribe of uncles and aunties and grandchildren who have followed the Bloods with great passion. The 2005 premiership was a special moment for them all.
AFL Round 18 – Western Bulldogs vs West Coast: Dogs heap misery on flightless Eagles
July 30, 2013 by 7 Comments
Tom Riordan was quietly confident as he headed to Docklands Stadium.
First Test – Day 2: Agar the Awesome
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The Ashes is so important to young Paddy Grindlay that he writes with the CAPS on. He just has one request for Ashton Agar – can you open the batting?
The Whole of My World
June 29, 2013 by 4 Comments
Nicole Hayes recalls a suburban childhood in the 80s when footy was king. In this bygone era, girls were banned from playing, leaving her to wonder what might have been.
Mel Triulcio: A passion for softball and community
June 26, 2013 by 1 Comment
Phil Dimitriadis interviews the president of the West Coburg Redbacks Softball club.
How to Watch Footy (part 15): Innocence
June 26, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Vin Maskell believes competitive footy should stop at Grade Six. Anything after this should be kick-to-kick, circle work and training drills.
AFL Round 13 – Western Bulldogs v Richmond: The lid’s off, baby!
June 25, 2013 by 2 Comments
Inspired by a musical backdrop of the Smiths, Led Zeppelin, and Hendrix, Tigers fan Callum O’Connor reaches new heights in footy reporting. (Warning: Contains a lovely sledge for Tom Waterhouse.)
AFL Round 13 – Western Bulldogs v Richmond: No jinxes for the Tigers
June 23, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Don’t tip us, don’t talk finals, just let us be, says Tigers fan Paddy Grindlay.
US podcast shines spotlight on The Footy Almanac
June 18, 2013 by 3 Comments
Phil Dimitriadis and Hannah Kuhar featured recently on the US podcast, New Books in Sports, as part of the popular program’s summer series. The pair gave a US audience an insight into the evolving Junior Almanac and its importance as an outlet for budding writers.
Red socks
June 17, 2013 by 1 Comment
Start a grey Monday morning with some colour thanks to our new contributing artist, Kate Birrell.
AFL Round 12 – Richmond v Adelaide: The Return from the Wilderness
June 15, 2013 by 3 Comments
Paddy Grindlay finds it a little difficult to listen to the footy while playing kick-to-kick with his little brother.
One small step for footballkind: a morning at Brunswick Street Oval Auskick
May 28, 2013 by 21 Comments
Is there anything purer than a five year old’s fluked drop kick?
AFL Round 9 – Hawthorn v Gold Coast: Suns swoop on Hawks amid thoughts of covalent bonding
May 26, 2013 by 1 Comment
Hawks fan Hannah Kuhar had her heart set on covalent bonding on a quiet Sunday afternoon but there was little chance of that happening after a quick glance at the half time score.
AFL Round 8 – Richmond v Melbourne: Apollo Bay, Meat Pies and Brandon Ellis
May 24, 2013 by 3 Comments
An entertaining piece by emerging writer Paddy Grindlay on the breakout game of Richmond’s Brandon Ellis. He’s changing the number on his jumper now.
AFL Round 7 – Hawthorn v Sydney: Revenge
May 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Young Cody Lane develops a serious sense of satisfaction as his Hawks do the job against the premiers.
AFL Round 6 – Richmond v Geelong: Johnson Bloody Johnson
May 7, 2013 by 3 Comments
Paddy Grindlay lives in a family where the parents have seen it all before, whereas the kids live in Richmond-hope. On a chilly night in Kyneton they hope for the best.
AFL Round 6 – Adelaide v Hawthorn: Cyril-less Hawks still too good
May 7, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Young Cody Lane is impressed with The Danger Man, but even more impressed with his Hawkers and is looking forward to the big match this week at the MCG.
AFL Round 5 – Essendonv Collingwood: What a day
April 28, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The last time the Bombers started a season 5-0 was 2000, says a hopeful Max Wiggins.
AFL Round 4 – Hawthorn v Fremantle: The Hawks are back
April 23, 2013 by 2 Comments
Cody Lane asks, what more does Grant Birchall have to do to get attention?
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