As my thousands of readers would know (or at least that’s how many I hope I have), usually my articles just cover the seniors, and I only give the result for the under 19’s and reserves. This week however, it’s impossible to write this without mentioning the under 19’s game. How can [Read more]
Northern FL – Northcote Park v North Heidelberg: Under 19’s overshadow seniors in a big day of wins for the Cougars
May 20, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The growing legend of Matthew ‘Gator’ Gaite
May 20, 2015 by 3 Comments
“Gator is said to be a man who constructs buildings by day and leaps them by night.” Rees Quilford on the growing legend of Fitzroy big man Matthew Gaite.
Fitzroy, Old Melburnians, Collingwood, Richmond: bandaids don’t fix bulletholes
May 19, 2015 by 10 Comments
E.regnans beautifully summarises and celebrates Old Fitzroy, new Fitzroy, old Melbourne and old money, alongside the new AFL match-day experience. Also: includes Taylor Swift reference and video (ping: The People’s Elbow)
VAFA: Fitzroy v Old Melburnians
May 19, 2015 by 2 Comments
Fitzroy takes on Old Melburnians at Brunswick Street on an almost perfect autumn Saturday afternoon. A nail biter goes down to the wire. Can the reigning premiers hang on to win a see-sawing affair?
Northern United FC – 30 and 40 year Premiership reunion is on June 13
May 14, 2015 by 1 Comment
Northern United premiership teams of 1975 and 1985 are having a premiership reunion on June 13.
Wool and footy in Burra: more noms for the SA team
May 13, 2015 by 21 Comments
John Harms has been to a wool sundowner at Burra in South Australia, where he met the local wool fraternity (nice hands). He gathered some new nominations for the South Australian team.
Northern FL – Northcote Park v Lower Plenty: The Cougars remain undefeated at home after big win over Lower Plenty
May 13, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The Cougars remain undefeated after a powerful performance against Lower Plenty. Stephen Marson reports.
Football Corowa style 2015
May 13, 2015 by 5 Comments
On a wintry day, Glen makes the drive from North Fitzroy to Corowa to see the Ovens and Murray fixture between Corowa-Rutherglen and Wodonga. [Beaut report on a country footy match which includes who the players are and who some of the people in the crowd are]
VAFA – Caulfield v Fitzroy: Gnocc Gnocc Gnoccing on Mother’s door
May 12, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Not even the support of the finest body of mothers ever assembled could get the Royboys home on a day when Lorenzo Serafini and the memory of tough full forwards and his mother’s gnocchi stole the show. King George III reports.
Cougars back on the winners list as Waldron gets the call-up
May 6, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Stephen Marson discusses the excitement and joy as 18 year old Janus Waldron makes his debut for the seniors and the Cougars get a win to maintain an unbeaten record at home.
Country Footy: Crisis? What crisis?
May 4, 2015 by 13 Comments
Peter Leneghan wrote this five years ago. Worth having a look at in the light of the recent northern Victorian country footy survey and report.
VAFA B Section – Fitzroy v Mazenod: Carlton may have a mountain to climb but Fitzroy only needs a Hill(e)(y)
May 3, 2015 by 2 Comments
King George III is a loyal Fitzroy Football Club patron. He is to be found in the club’s great halls of dining, behind its goals, and along its wings. He travels to all its away battles. His son Prince George is one of the club’s finest.
Bronik’s back, but the Cougars are beaten by the Boro
April 29, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Stephen Marson discusses the Cougars’ inability to knock off the reigning premiers and rivals Greensborough in the clash for the Neale ‘Cowboy’ Carroll Cup on ANZAC Day.
WAFL Round 6: Sharks Grab the Derby
April 29, 2015 by 1 Comment
Always ahead of the pack, the WAFL has now completed six rounds. While the rest of the country was back to work Monday, their local Derby was taking place down Freo way. Les Everett with all you need to know.
Brunswick Street Oval Reunion (May 16): Past players, officials and supporters all welcome
April 27, 2015 by 1 Comment
Join the Fitzroy crowd as past players, officials and supporters gather for lunch at Brunswick Street Oval on May 16.
South: Footy Days at Primary School
April 26, 2015 by 9 Comments
Philby takes us down memory lane as he reminisces about his childhood in South Australia and how footy played a huge part in it.
Recognising Those Who Served
April 25, 2015 by 2 Comments
Tasmania’s North West Football League has paid tribute to the men who enlisted to fight for their country. Nigel Tapp briefly shares with us their stories.
Remembering Dennis Jacob
April 24, 2015 by 4 Comments
On the eve of the 100th anniversary of Anzac Day, Nigel Tapp relates the amazing story of Tasmanian soldier Dennis “Den” Jacob.
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