South Australia had an impressive weekend with two comfortable wins for the Crows and Power. Aidan Hammond also got another win with his local team Walkerville Football Club.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: A truly poor performance
July 11, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Collingwood are coming off a deflating loss to Essendon and there weren’t many positives for Cam Hooke. Round 17 against Gold Coast will be a telling game.
Almanac Footy History: The Trobers (of 1976) take a long hard look at themselves
July 10, 2017 by Leave a Comment
It’s mid-season 1976 and young coach (senior by La Trobe Uni FC standards) writes to his charges. Champion rover Gary Forbes kept this letter and had it on his wall for years.
Old Woollen Footy Jumpers – Adelaide University (The Blacks): Swish Schwerdt
July 9, 2017 by 48 Comments
Swish Schwerdt tells the story of becoming an Adelaide Uni Black, and of the jumper he wore for eight memorable seasons. [Yes, Swish, once a Black always a Black – Ed]
Round 15 – GWS v Geelong: Game End (Far from a match report – this raises a number of timely issues)
July 7, 2017 by 8 Comments
How does the modern player respond to a draw, or to any result? What is the nature of a three quarter time address? Has the club tribe become a single football tribe of players drawn from the same pond. Should players be more gutted at the result, or their own performance. Lots to consider in Old Dog’s piece – in which he is really thinking through matters out loud.
Round 15 Mega Post
July 7, 2017 by 4 Comments
Junior Adelaide correspondent Aidan Hammond covers all things SA with the Crows, Port and his Walkerville team. Aidan also gives us his premiership favourites and Brownlow Medal count.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: A week off would be nice
July 6, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke almost didn’t write this week’s Collingwood Life. But a conversation about the possibility of finals got his blood pumping.
Trobers’ fiftieth anniversary celebrations: Book Launch (Aug 4) and Anniversary Dinner (Aug 11)
July 6, 2017 by 5 Comments
The La Trobe University FC is celebrating its 50th year. They have produced an excellent book – No Ordinary Football Club – which will be launched on Aug 4. All welcome. This will be an informal and entertaining lunch – of reminiscing, and character assassination. They are also having their Anniversary Dinner on Aug 11.
Odd Friday Lunch with Des ‘Tuddy’ Tuddenham
July 6, 2017 by 4 Comments
Join us this Friday for lunch with Collingwood legend Des ‘Tuddy’ Tuddenham.
Round 14 Mega Post
June 30, 2017 by 6 Comments
Junior Adelaide Correspondent Aidan Hammond delivers a comprehensive look at the two South Australian teams’ games, his own club game and his premiership favourites. [This is an impressive piece by our young gun writer – MNQ]
The friendly ghosts of East Gosford
June 26, 2017 by 1 Comment
Alex Darling returns to footy in Gosford and finds some enjoyment amidst the fog on his first night with the Terrigal Avoca Panthers
Smokie’s Willy CYs Preview, Rd10: Midsomer
June 23, 2017 by 1 Comment
Williamstown CYMS travel to Marcellin for a must-win game. But Smokie has his mind on crime.
VAFA Premier B – Fitzroy v Old Scotch: Deo Gratias, Bambino Nino
June 22, 2017 by Leave a Comment
It was a political feast at the Reds Foundation luncheon, writes King George!III as Dan Andrew gave his best, before the Reds faced Old Scotch who were stirred into action at half-time.
The Round 13 Mega Post
June 21, 2017 by 9 Comments
Junior Adelaide Correspondent Aidan Hammond delivers his first mega post. He covers the Port Adelaide and Brisbane game, his Brownlow Medal votes and the premiership race. He also reports on his own game of junior footy. [Great stuff Aidan – JTH]
The power of AFL football: Pride game helps foster change in country Victoria
June 20, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Kate O’Halloran has written a wonderful piece profiling the second Gay That’s OK Pride and Inclusion game.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: One week at a time
June 20, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Collingwood had a much needed break in both the AFL and VFL. Cam Hooke looks ahead to this weekend’s important clash with Port Adelaide.
SANFL Round 10 – South Adelaide v Norwood: The real meaning of footy
June 20, 2017 by 45 Comments
A special day for a long-standing Redlegs fan as Norwood tame the Panthers at Noarlunga.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: On a roll
June 6, 2017 by 1 Comment
Three wins in a row for Collingwood has fans excited, while the VFL side also picked up a win. A one point loss sees the Magpies depart the Super Netball finals series.
VAFA Premier B – Old Carey v Fitzroy: iPhil reporting from Lugano Switzerland
June 5, 2017 by 3 Comments
The day starts brilliantly for the non-brekkie eating Roys reporter Phil Hill on tour in Switzerland, and continues to get better as The Tramconductors give him a running i-commentary of the match against Old Carey.
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