Hopefully, the Roys have played the best two teams in the opening two rounds. Phil Hill, on the verge of a trip abroad, reports and Fitzroy’s difficult start to the season in the VAFA’s Premier B.
FIDA footy film wins two awards
April 23, 2015 by 2 Comments
Mark Hellinger and Jesse Maskell have won the People’s Choice and Cultural Diversity awards at the 2015 Setting Sun Short Film Festival. Their film Road To Glory tells the story of the Williamstown Seagulls FIDA Football Club in the lead up to their thrilling 2014 premiership. The club plays in a league for footballers with [Read more]
Ben becomes the fourth McNiece to captain Northcote Park
April 22, 2015 by 1 Comment
A family milestone wasn’t enough to propel the Cougars past Eltham, which used a fast start to claim victory, writes Stephen Marson.
WAFL Round 5: Peel arrive, Perth off the mark
April 18, 2015 by 1 Comment
Les Everett reports in on, amongst other things, the AFL-aligned and bottom of the table derbies as the tipster’s nightmare comes to fruition in the West
Fitzroy FC: Anzac Day Centenary Lunch (and match v Ajax)
April 17, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Anzac Day Lunch at the Fitzroy FC community rooms. Guest speaker: John Harms. [There will be an Almanac table – bookings essential]
Fitzroy FC Lunches for 2015
April 15, 2015 by 1 Comment
The Fitzroy FC lunches are excellent. Here’s their program.
NFL – Northcote Park v West Preston-Lakeside: Opening round success for Northcote Park
April 15, 2015 by 2 Comments
Stephen Marson reports on his second-ever game of suburban footy, between Northcote Park and West Preston-Lakeside for the time-honoured McNiece-Mellerick Cup. And, in beaut conditions, the Northcote boys turned it on in front of a bumper crowd at Bill Lawry Oval. [Sounds like an excellent night – Ed]
VAFA – Fitzroy v Old Brighton: There’s always next week
April 14, 2015 by 1 Comment
Steve Earl, Fitzroy stalwart (and sponsor), felt a little disillusioned as Old Brighton dismantled the Roy Boys. But hope was restored at Percy Jones’s North Fitzroy Arms – a classic old Fitzroy pub where Wisdom has a room upstairs and sticks his head in from time to time.
VAFA – Fitzroy v Old Brighton: The Roy Boys stick at it
April 14, 2015 by Leave a Comment
On a perfect day, Rod Oaten wanders to his local ground to enjoy the season opener luncheon and a game of footer. Unfortunately the boys from Old Brighton were too big, too strong and too dominant. But the Roys never shirked the issue, battling it out until the final siren.
VAFA – Fitzroy v Old Brighton: Two Booties but no Booty at Fitzroy
April 12, 2015 by 2 Comments
The first meeting of the Tramconductors for 2014 did not go according to plan.
WAFL looking interesting but hard to watch on TV
April 12, 2015 by 2 Comments
The tightness of the WAFL ladder is not reflected in the TV coverage.
SANFL Round 1: a series of unfortunate events
April 10, 2015 by 3 Comments
Dave Brown brings us all the colour of the Maundy Thursday SANFL season-opener at The Parade.
The practice match – Footy is life
April 9, 2015 by 4 Comments
Matt Watson’s Victorian stay continues with a day well spent watching the Greensborough Superules team play 5 fifteen minute quarters of practice matches. A fantastic behind the scenes look at veterans footy.
Fitzroy FC: Round 1 v Old Brighton at Brunswick St this Saturday (and lunch)
April 8, 2015 by Leave a Comment
G’day Folks This Saturday (April 11) the mighty Roys play their first game for the 2015 in the Ammos Premier B section. v Old Brighton at Brunswick Street Oval It’s always a great afternoon at the historic venue. There is a lunch from 11.30am (for midday) before the footy starts at 2pm. If you would [Read more]
TSL Round 1: Glenorchy v Clarence
April 8, 2015 by 2 Comments
Down in Hobart for Easter, Rob Chanter takes in some Tasmanian State League footy. The tyranny of distance (“all the way out to Glenorchy? Eurgh!”), meeting the meat, first bite and realising that you can’t back Magpies in any competition.
Northcote Park FC: Friday night footy at the Bill Lawry Oval (April 10)
April 7, 2015 by 1 Comment
Wander down to Bill Lawry Oval this Friday (April 10) to see Northcote Park play rival West Preston for the McNiece-Mellerick Cup. Stephen Marson explains the significance of the night.
WAFL Round 3: Peel do it for Jones
April 4, 2015 by 1 Comment
Les Everett goes around the WAFL grounds in a city very comfortable with the concept of Good Friday footy
Ross Tungatalum’s journey to Birralee Park
April 4, 2015 by 3 Comments
Jackson Clark highlights the breathtaking skills of Tiwi Islander Ross Tungatalum who is lining up for the Wodonga Raiders in the Ovens and Murray League.
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