This is Australia: Country Grand Final

This is Australia alright. Check out this superb photo. James Lang’s yarn is arriving on the afternoon train at which point we will acknowledge the photographer. Maybe it was you James? We’re told a few SA Greatest Wool Team members were in attendance too.

WAFL – Semi Finals weekend: Subi and the Royals too good

The Lions book themselves a spot in the 2015 WAFL Grand Final with a convincing win over the Falcons, while the royals end Peel Thunder’s first ever finals campaign.

My Grand Final Memories (As a Player)

Mick Jeffrey has looked into an open premiership window on three occasions. He shares with us his memories of those Grand Final days – some more vivid than others.

Northcote Park – Reserves into Prelim Final as Seniors fall to Eltham on Semi-Final Sunday

Stephen Marson recaps a finals weekend of mixed results for the Northcote Park Cougars.

Kids 3. Body Language

Matt Zurbo’s writings on coaching kids continues. Part three is about body language; “Coaching kids who are losing each week is the best challenge there is in football… You have to speak from your ribs. You have to believe, or there’s no point at all.”

The Smile Says It All: We’re Into The Granny!

Toowong’s Wests Juniors U13 girls have made it through to the Grand Final in their first year. How much sleep will Sasha Lennon get this week?

Kids 2. First Give Them Fire

Matt Zurbo on coaching juniors: Part 2. “The biggest mistake you can make is treating them like kids…”

New award for FIDA footy film

Road To Glory, the short film about Williamstown Seagulls FIDA team’s 2014 premiership, has won a third award.

2015 WAFL finals – Week One: Tigers exit, Thunder barely there

Les Everett was on hand for both the Qualifying AND Elimination finals in the first week of the WAFL 2015 finals. [Some handy work from Les. Both finals bouncing the ball around the 2pm mark on Saturday!]

An Australian game in Jakarta

Alex Darling tells the story of the Jakarta Bintangs.

Round 22 – St Kilda v Sydney Swans: Zebras, Sharks and Saints

The pure joy of the postgame kick-to-kick — and the later gathering of the Saints’ faithful in the Victory Room — were likely the biggest positives to come out of a long Sunday at the footy for Yvette Wroby. And that just might be enough.

Fitzroy Rotary Pick One Update – Winner in Comp 2

Peter Hille gives his final update as a winner is announced in the Fitzroy Rotary Pick One Competition.

Northcote Park progresses to semi-final week on the back of two fantastic wins

Both Northcote Park sides faced elimination last week. Stephen Marson delivers the good news for the Cougars.

WAFL Round 23: Tigers get there

West Perth drops off Swan Districts’ Christmas card list as Les Everett sees Claremont pounce on the last finals spot in the WAFL. A televisual war looms out west

An Under 9s Coach

If character is essential to success in footy and life, then current Adelaide coach Scott Camporeale is ahead of the pack. Less than 24 hours after despatching the Brisbane Lions at Adelaide Oval, Peter Argent’s camera found the former Carlton champion and 2000 All-Australian calling the shots at an Under 9s match in suburban Adelaide.

Perth Reclink Community Cup

A highlight of the community sporting calendar in Melbourne and Sydney, the annual Reclink Community Cup is local footy at its most irreverent. This weekend is the inaugural Perth Reclink Community Cup and we’d love to see you at Bassendean this coming Sunday!

Northern FL: It’s finals time!

It’s finals time in the Northern Football League and as Stephen Marson discusses, the Cougars set up an Elimination final clash against Bundoora after a win against Heidelberg.

WAFL Round 22: Swans keep it alive

Les wraps up a crucial win for Swan Districts against fellow finals aspirants Claremont in the headline game of Round 22. Subiaco firmed as flag favourites with a big win over East Fremantle, while there were AFL-listed players involved in notable incidents.

SANFL Round 17 – Norwood v North Adelaide: far from the maddening crowds

With round 18 of the SANFL almost upon us Dave Brown refreshes our memories of last week’s action and asks the AFL reserves sides; “so what, exactly, have you done for us lately?”

Fitzroy Rotary Pick One Comp – Round 20 Update

The final 11 are proving hard to shake. Click through for Peter’s update on who is off limits for the week.