Interesting observation of the changing meaning of footy – even at grass roots level.
The (off) season of money: changing times and changing meanings in grass roots footy
December 17, 2013 by 15 Comments
Never a dull moment in central Victorian footy
December 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Controversies and heated clashes all form part of the rich tapestry of footy in central Victoria. Richard Jones recalls a willing Grand Final of the `80s.
A Hole in my Town
November 25, 2013 by 7 Comments
In this piece The Old Dog talks about how much is lost in a town and a club without the next generation breathing life into the place.
Footy Grounds of Tassie: a Driving Tour
October 24, 2013 by 6 Comments
Richard Jones visits some of Tassie’s finest footy grounds.
Quintessential country football
September 17, 2013 by 9 Comments
Peter Argent captures the action from South Australia’s North Eastern Football League.
Half time in a Grand Final and we’re 31 points up….
September 15, 2013 by 5 Comments
Josh Barnstable won 15 games in eight seasons in his junior career. After giving up footy for 12 months he returned with a different club that found itself 31 points up in a Grand Final at half time. Then….
Blokes who grew up on dairy farms Team of the Century – latest
August 29, 2013 by 11 Comments
The noms have come in and the self-appointed Match Committee has picked the latest team. [How did they leave out John Williams? – Ed] The debate continues as this may be getting closer.
Saints walk off at Maryborough in 1993 sensation
August 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Richard Jones re-visits an infamous incident in Bendigo football when Kennington walked off.
The Game of Life
July 31, 2013 by 4 Comments
The young bloke’s got more on his mind than the ‘survival of the fittest’ game of bush footy. And more than one team needs him.
Port Fairy Seagulls post first win in 49 games
July 30, 2013 by 5 Comments
The Port Fairy Seagulls broke through for the first win in 49 games, beating the South Warrnambool Roosters by 4 points on the weekend. To add to the joy of the occasion, the reserves saluted too!
Fevvy and all the fun of the circus
July 2, 2013 by 5 Comments
Quarter time and the punters were everywhere, texting, tweeting, phoning, filming admiring. A kid about 6 years old, burrowed in close to Fevvy in the huddle, stared up at him like he was Santa Claus and said, “Have you got 7?” Fev goes to the home of the arts, and this is the story.
Picola Football League – Tungamah v Katandra
June 26, 2013 by 5 Comments
A trouncing for Katandra but a good weekend for Glen and his cohorts.
Old Dog’s Footy Team of the Century (On-ballers, interchange and coach)
June 6, 2013 by 26 Comments
Matt Zurbo (who has played over 500 games of local footy) has picked his Team of the Century of blokes who haven’t had a run in the AFL. He invites you to nominate a few champions you know, have played with, have seen. Today he’s after ruckmen, ruck rovers, rovers, a coach (and he’s nominated a few on his bench as well).
Rick Davies in Yorke Valley FL Premiership Glory
June 5, 2013 by 6 Comments
With Rick Davies entry into the Hall of Fame, Peter Argent remembers his unlikely mid-career role in a South Australian country league premiership.
Ah, what a relief…bush footy’s back and all is well
March 29, 2013 by Leave a Comment
EVEN though I’ve always loved summer and dreaded the looming freeze of June and July, I must say Good Friday couldn’t come around quickly enough for me this year. That’s the day when the Bendigo Football Netball League season kicked off and so it was again this year. Four-time premiers Golden Square hosted suburban neighbours [Read more]
A pre-season of new beginnings
March 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
While a lot of the focus in the football world is focused on the conclusion to the pre-season at the elite level, the weekend warriors who strap on the boots for the love of the game are also close to finishing their preparations for the coming season
Charger: a key member of four Square premiership sides
November 24, 2012 by Leave a Comment
PETER ‘Charger’ Davey was a key figure in defence during Golden Square’s dominant Bendigo Football League period in the Seventies. His four premiership successes attest to that, and additionally he was also a vital component of Bendigo’s inter-league campaigns. He first wore the blue and gold jumper of the Square when he played for [Read more]
Merged clubs manage to struggle on
November 10, 2012 by 18 Comments
Once your footy club has gone under, not saved by a merger or an amalgamation, it’s almost impossible to revive it, says Richard Jones.
Rules is rules – the lighter side
November 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment
When Phantom hears of an appeal by the Ulverstone footy club against the result of the 1975 grand final result, he heads straight to the oracle of the Wynyard Footy Club to put his mind at ease.
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