Unicycle hockey? Anne Cahill-Lambert heads to Darwin to watch this unique sport, and also catches a game of footy in which her niece is involved as an assistant coach. And, in this general sports chat, ACL comments on the grief of the Phil Walsh tragedy.
Almanac Unicycling: On the National Championships, Davis Cup, NEAFL and Phil Walsh
July 24, 2015 by 3 Comments
VAFA – Fitzroy v Caulfield Old Grammarians: Coming Home
July 20, 2015 by 4 Comments
Lifelong RoyBoy Jamie Simmons makes the trip from Brisbane to Brunswick Street Oval to see the local team take on Old Caulfield Grammarians. Back in the city of his youth, he is reminded of times past.
WAFL Round 17 – Peel face history, Tigers take a tumble
July 20, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Swan Districts’ nail-biting win over West Perth leaves the Lions three games clear atop the WAFL ladder. Peel look to have secured their first finals berth and the battle between the Royals, Swan Districts, South Fremantle and the Tigers to cement a place in September is intense. Les Everett reports on all the WAFL action.
Ovens and Murray Football League Rd 13 – Corowa-Rutherglen v Yarrawonga: The battle of the Murray!
July 20, 2015 by 4 Comments
Victoria’s Ovens and Murray League held their white ribbon round on the weekend, and threw a number of local ‘derbies’ in to the mix (North Albury v Albury, Wodonga v Wodonga Raiders) for good mix. Glen and the lads from the Royal Oak headed to John Foorde Oval where the Corowa-Rutherglen Roos met Brendan Fevola’s Yarrawonga Pigeons
James Grapsas’s Blast from the Past: Daryl Vernon
July 19, 2015 by 5 Comments
James Grapsas begins a new series on players from days gone. They won’t necessarily be household names. In this first story he speaks with Richmond and Swans player Daryl Vernon whose experience offers insight into the life of the fringe VFL player in the early `80s.
Fitzroy Rotary Pick One Competition – R15 Update
July 17, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Righto Pick One entrants, getting to the pointy end of competition 2. Here is the state of play this week.
Williamstown CYMS Past Players Day, Saturday July 18
July 15, 2015 by 1 Comment
Williamstown CYMS are having a past players luncheon this coming Saturday at Fearon Reserve. The occasion will celebrate the 2014 and 1970 premiership teams and co-incides with a must-win game for the CY’s against the team they rolled to win last year’s Premier C division flag, Therry Penola.
Farrer Flag Favourites for ’15
July 15, 2015 by 16 Comments
Josh Pinn and his wider family have strong connections with the East Wagga-Kooringal Football and Netball Club. They are on the march and he wants everyone to know about it.
Northern FL: Coach Singh signs on as Cougars stay in third position
July 15, 2015 by 1 Comment
As Stephen Marson explains, there is good news and bad news out of the week for the Cougars. The bad news is they have a loss against Macleod. The good news is that they retain 3rd spot due to results going their way and coach Harmit Singh commits to coaching in the Cougars in 2016.
Back to St George Day
July 14, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Lovely memoir from Piffy, prompted by a return to Olds Park for a St George premiership reunion. [Cracker – Ed]
Cairns Girls Power To A Greater Victory
July 12, 2015 by 2 Comments
According to Wesley Hull, the Suns versus the Bulldogs wasn’t the main game in Cairns; what really counted was the half-time battle for hearts and minds.
Northern FL: Northcote Park youngsters get them over the line against West Preston
July 8, 2015 by Leave a Comment
In a crucial game for the Northcote Park against West Preston, Stephen Marson writes how the Cougar youngsters were able to lead the Cougars to the win.
VAFA – Ajax v Fitzroy: We’re playing away
July 1, 2015 by 11 Comments
Fitzroy played away on Saturday. John Harms was there.
Northern FL: Northcote Park fall to Lower Plenty as the race to the finals begins
July 1, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Stephen Marson writes how Northcote Park lose a crucial match against the Bears as the race to the finals begins.
Northern United Football Club – The September Specialists
June 24, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Kamarooka, Neilborough and Raywood? Trevor Ludemann’s summary of the history of the Northern United Football Club explains all.
Northern FL: Cougars get revenge for early season loss against Eltham
June 24, 2015 by Leave a Comment
As Stephen Marson discusses the Cougars are able to get some revenge on a early season loss against Eltham.
VAFA – Fitzroy v St Kevin’s: Scrubbers scare Skobbers but Coach cares for the young cobbers
June 23, 2015 by Leave a Comment
King George III chronicles a classic game at Brunswick Street Oval in which the Roys nearly caused the upset of the season
WAFL Round 13 – Movement in the WAFL
June 22, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Les Everett’s wrap of the round 13 action in the WAFL.
Junior Girls Footy: Abby Lennon at Wests (Toowong) in Brisbane
June 22, 2015 by 5 Comments
Girls footy is ticking along in Brisbane thanks to players like Molly Lennon.
VAFA – Fitzroy v St Kevin’s: Beaten but not disgraced
June 21, 2015 by 2 Comments
Phil Hill watched his Royboys take it up to St Kevin’s. There were some clean teeth and great conversations with some old boys but, despite the huge effort, the result went the wrong way.
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