Jackson Clark’s football journey will see him line up for Bendigo Gold on ANZAC Day, and he can’t wait.
Off Season Odyssey – Part 13: The Word, Mates and Country Legends
April 25, 2014 by 13 Comments
This piece was written by Matt Zurbo two years ago about the single best bloke he met through playing footy. Hit by a car training for his 22nd year of Seniors. In loving memory.
The Comeback
April 10, 2014 by 2 Comments
Matt Watson revisits some weekend warriors, and the things that drive them to train, play and push their bodies to the limits. [Contains sound advice to those with pot bellies – Ed]
Under 12 Footy: St Kilda City Red v South Melbourne
April 10, 2014 by 3 Comments
St Kilda City Red play an important practice match where they learn a few things, get some fitness and enjoy the run around. They leave remembering to get the footy in their hands for at least half an hour a day, and keen for the next opportunity to run out. Edward Harken presents this comprehensive report.
Jack Clancy: man of substance
April 9, 2014 by 7 Comments
Ray Wilson’s tribute to Jack Clancy who was involved with the Melbourne Uni Blacks for six decades. Jack Clancy, Ray says, had a profound influence on so many people.
FIDA Seagulls win derby thriller
April 7, 2014 by 1 Comment
Footy is a force for unity and inclusion across our community. Vin Maskell updates us on the first round clash between Williamstown Seagulls and Wyndham Tigers in the Football Integration Development Association.
VAFA B section -Fitzroy v St Kevins: Jim Bob wins the day
April 6, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The ammos started in Melbourne on Saturday. Superb conditions, and teams itching to run around in the sun on the perfect grass. Fitzroy went in underdogs against St Kevins. [Includes a nice tribute to a journeyman ruckman – Ed]
The Social Commentator: Oxygen Thief? Adult Bedwetter? Ubiquitous Brown Stain on the Underwear of Society? All Three? Discuss…
April 3, 2014 by 8 Comments
Steve Baker tackles the age of the social commentator – and the social commentator.
Fierce rivals draw at Rochy in the opening round of 1954
March 28, 2014 by 3 Comments
Richard takes us back 60 years in the Bendigo Football League in a report that includes a dominant Graham Arthur at Sandhurst and a sensation at Camp Reserve. He also delivers his tips for round 1 2014.
Gambling is illegal at Bushwood sir, and I never slice: five yarns
March 27, 2014 by 23 Comments
Memories of a misspent youth from Mickey Randall. You can take the boy out of Kapunda, but you can’t take Kapunda out of the boy.
Too early for WAFL answers
March 27, 2014 by 2 Comments
In the WAFL they started and finished Round 1 in the same week! Not only that – all games were on Saturday afternoon! Les reports in on how the early form is stacking up.
The old South Purrumbete ground
March 20, 2014 by 13 Comments
Almanackers Luke Reynolds and Andrew Fithall take us back to the old South Purrumbete footy ground, in south-west Victoria. Long grass, abandoned changerooms, an impromptu trotting track.
NTFL Grand Final Wrap
March 17, 2014 by 3 Comments
Jackson Clark watches St Mary’s get out of the blocks quick-smart, and control the NTFL Grand Final.
NTFL Grand Final Preview: St Mary’s v Wanderers
March 14, 2014 by 1 Comment
Jackson Clark previews the NTFL grand final – which promises to be one of the best ever – between St Marys and Wanderers.
Danielle Ponter
March 13, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Is Danielle Ponter the biggest star in NT sport? Jackson Clark had the chance to speak with the multi-talented all-rounder.
NTFL Preliminary Final Wrap-up
March 9, 2014 by 3 Comments
Wanderers are into the premiership decider after a convincing win over Waratah in Saturday’s preliminary final. Jackson Clark has the details of a frenetic game.
NTFL Preliminary Final Preview
March 7, 2014 by 2 Comments
Who will line up against the all-conquering St Marys in next week’s Northern Territory grand final? Jackson Clark previews the preliminary final clash between Waratah and Wanderers.
NTFL – Finals Week 2: Wrap Up
March 3, 2014 by 1 Comment
Jackson Clark reports on the two NTFL semi finals and suggests the Grand Final is likely to be an absolute beauty in two weeks time, assuming the Eagles get through the prelim to play St Mary’s again.
NTFL – Finals Week 2: Preview
February 28, 2014 by 1 Comment
Jackson Clark looks at semi-final weekend in the Top End.
Footy in the 20s: East folds, three country clubs arrive
February 25, 2014 by 9 Comments
Richard Jones looks at the 1920s in the Bendigo footy league.
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