Rod Oaten ventures to the Brunswick Street Oval to watch Roy Boys tackle the Old Brighton Grammarians.
VAFA B Section Round 6 – Fitzroy v Old Brighton Grammarians: The Roys are back
May 15, 2016 by 1 Comment
Fitzroy Rotary Pick: Round 8
May 13, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Peter Hille updates us with the latest selections for Fitzroy Rotary Club.
1986 – A Year With The Blacks Round 5: Wax. Crack. The Sack?
May 11, 2016 by 13 Comments
Gordon Agars, with help from Mike Gucci, reports on Round 5 1986 at the Blacks. Two A1 losses in a row and the rumblings have started, while the new Treasurer is having an impact.
VAFA B Section – Hampton v Fitzroy: Donuts, Sausage Rolls and Free Hot Dogs
May 8, 2016 by 1 Comment
Roy Boys endured a tough game against Hampton Rovers and the presence of Dr Phil at the game ensured one player was grateful for a dentist in attendance.
The Lousy Bounce – Part 1
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Twenty years on from Fitzroy’s last unmerged season in the AFL, Royboy Adam Muyt shares some of his diary entries from that eventful year.
Living the Dream: How I came to Northcote Park Football Club
May 5, 2016 by 3 Comments
Sam Botoulas reflects with gratitude on events that brought him and his family to Northcote Park Football Club. Living the dream.
1986 – A Year With The Blacks Round 4: I’m Not Home Boz
May 4, 2016 by 21 Comments
What can I say, says Gordon Agars? Why were the A1s so tired this week? Does Griff have the answers, or is the problem closer to home?
VAFA – Old Scotch v Fitzroy:
May 1, 2016 by 1 Comment
Phil Hill discusses Wisden, magnifying glasses and the yips in his latest match report.
Anzac Day at Fitzroy
April 29, 2016 by 9 Comments
John Harms spent Anzac Day at the Brunswick Street Oval. He tells a story of community and football.
1986 – A Year With The Blacks Round 3: From Little Things Big Things Grocke
April 28, 2016 by 15 Comments
Three more shellackings by the AUFC Blacks in Round 3 1986 reports Gordon Agars. Rambo, ET, and the newly commissioned O-Bahn get the votes.
1986 – A Year With The Blacks Round 2: A Broad’s View
April 20, 2016 by 15 Comments
It’s 1986 Round 2 and Gordon Agars already has a new nickname. Dadds, Dutschke and the Crazy Horse were prominent for all the wrong reasons.
Everyday Obits: Foundation Blokes
April 20, 2016 by 20 Comments
Bryan, a mate of Matt Zurbo’s, died in an accident the other day. He was a great fella as Old Dog explains in this tribute.
VAFA Premier B – Round 2, Fitzroy v Old Haileybury: Snagged
April 19, 2016 by 5 Comments
D Wilson and Buds take in snags, on-field chaos and artistry, as Fitzroy go down in the last. [Includes a link to book your spot for the Fitzroy FC ANZAC Day lunch. By C.O.B. Wednesday – Ed].
VAFA B Section – St Bede’s v Fitzroy: Show your real clobber and take your chances
April 15, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Take your chances boys! King George III offers encouragement to the battered Roys.
1986 – A Year With The Blacks Round 1: Off To A Flyer
April 15, 2016 by 11 Comments
Gordon Agars reports on Round 1 of the Blacks 1986 season. This week’s standouts were Sandy, Sniffer and Gazza.
The (Sporting) Life of Brian
April 13, 2016 by 1 Comment
The (sporting) life of Brian who has found a home in the Northcote Park Reserves.
1986 – A Year With The Blacks: The Preseason
April 12, 2016 by 30 Comments
Gordon Agars’ long lost story of the Adelaide Uni Blacks 1986 season has recently come to light. Here’s the beer-sodden account of his first impressions.
VAFA B Section – Round 1: Fitzroy v St Bedes
April 10, 2016 by 1 Comment
A reflective Phil Hill laments that not everyone has the good sense to schedule a wedding out of season. He is also concerned that Fitzroy faces a tough season in B Grade Ammos in 2016
Cheater – Who Me?
April 9, 2016 by 9 Comments
Cheating. What is it and how do we police it? Robbo takes through a few of the issues and highlights the differences between some sports. This is a topic worthy of much discussion.
Local footy: Pambula Panthers host the Eden Whalers in the season opener
April 4, 2016 by 4 Comments
da mcdonell enjoys a round of country footy and reports football is alive and well on the south coast of NSW, Pambula Panthers hosting the Eden Whalers.
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