Some more on Tassie footy – from Swish Schwerdt, first published late last year.
Swish brings us a brief pictorial overview of Tasmanian football in the 1970s, thanks to Ken Pinchin and Allan Leeson’s “A Century of Tasmanian Football. 1879-1979”
Trickle down economics in Australian footy – AFLX, Burnie, and the sound of pissing from a great height
February 7, 2018 by 16 Comments
Yesterday in Docklands the AFL launched AFLX with fireworks, hoopla and circus acts. Yesterday in Burnie, the 132-year-old Burnie football club withdrew from the Tasmanian State League. David Wilson suggests that these events are related.
Rodney ‘Rocket’ Maynard: the running machine
January 3, 2018 by 55 Comments
Another entry into Rulebook’s pantheon of Redleg greats, Rodney Maynard is so much more than just the Redlegs… or the Crows
The Best Coaches Are…
December 7, 2017 by 1 Comment
Wesley Hull reflects on coaching and coaches, describing the way he has crossed paths with some of the greats (Cerutty, Hafey, Sheedy) while explaining that as a coach he has never stopped searching and learning. [Super piece – Ed]
On reflection – Peter Harvey… and that imaginary white line – by KB Hill
November 28, 2017 by 1 Comment
KB Hill has seen a lot of north-east Victorian sport. Enjoy this tale of Peter Harvey – regional cricketer, footballer and international traveller. [We would love to hear from anyone who knows P Harvey – Ed].
Almanac Teams – Port Adelaide Magpies: 1988-present
November 28, 2017 by 6 Comments
In his Almanac debut, Nathan Watson lines up the best Port Adelaide SANFL team in his time as a fan. This one will bring back great memories for Port Adelaide people
Confessions of an AFL talent spy
November 20, 2017 by 4 Comments
Les starts off draft week with this run down of the WAFL players who could feature on Friday.
AFL looks to run junior and senior competitions on the NSW Central Coast and Hunter
November 16, 2017 by 2 Comments
Looks like Australian Football on the Hunter Coast is at a crucial point. Alex Darling looks at the options to the League.
The Dickensian festive season footy fan (Part 1): The ghost of footy past
November 2, 2017 by 8 Comments
Jarrod Landells has emerged as a supporter of a number of teams as he explains in this thoroughly engaging piece of memory and contemplation which draws on a little Dickens too.
The Little Engine That Could
October 20, 2017 by 1 Comment
Wesley Hull covers the story of the Gordonvale Bombers – a team of 10-12 year old primary school girls who changed the course of their school’s sporting history in one glorious year of commitment, courage, talent and determination. They have firmly placed Gordonvale State School on the AFL map, and much more beyond. [An amazing feat by the Gordonvale girls – MNQ]
Almanac (Footy) Music: The Women have Come to Play
October 19, 2017 by 1 Comment
Verity Sanders and friends have recorded a terrific song celebrating women’s footy. Listen here. Read the lyrics. And Verity has penned a few words.
Four teams of VFL/AFL 300-gamers
October 17, 2017 by 5 Comments
Eighty-three players have now played 300 or more games in the VFL/AFL. A nice number to select four sides (from Firsts to Fourths).
Raving Rulebook No 8
October 13, 2017 by 14 Comments
Rulebook lives !!! This week he tees off on the AFL re State Leagues, laments footy politics, lauds Richmond, proposes a radical finals series, praises the Storm, queries the Socceroos, says g’day to Ben Stokes and gives the footy media a huge bake.
Beechworth’s Unofficial Ambassador
October 12, 2017 by 1 Comment
KB Hill caught up with a legend of Beechworth, Kevin Rhodes, who has led a colourful life on the footy oval and in life.
Don Scott’s Dimple
October 9, 2017 by 8 Comments
Damian Balassone has written his latest poem about Hawthorn great Don Scott and his prominent dimple.
Grand Final – Adelaide v Richmond: Crows mauled by a pair of SA Tigers
October 3, 2017 by 3 Comments
Peter Argent really knows SA footy. Here he looks at the heritage of two of Richmond’s premiership stars, Shane Edwards and young Jack Graham. And explains the cause for SA lament.
VFL Grand Final – Port Melbourne v Richmond: The Borough win the VFL Grand Final
September 26, 2017 by 15 Comments
Port Melbourne once again proved how successful stand alone clubs can be with a spectacular 4 point victory over Richmond in the VFL Grand Final.
WAFL – Grand Final Preview: Rolling Thunder roaring Lions
September 23, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Les Everett previews the WAFL Grand Final between Subiaco and Peel.
The State of the ‘Union’
Liahm O’Brien has taken some time to reflect on shape of football on Tasmania’s North-West Coast, following the decision of the Burnie Football Club to withdraw from the Tasmanian State League.