by Paul Daffey Amid all the hoo-haa about the phone-hacking scandal and the attendant revelations about the media, politicians and power in England, I thought I’d lay bare the workings of newspapers and … yes, you asked for it … country footy clubs in Victoria. The newspapers and the footy people need [Read more]
A team of Wagga warriors
July 19, 2011 by 14 Comments
by Glen Davis We’ve had sides from Corowa -Ruthgerglen and Albury-Wodonga, there was an effort to pick a side from around Berrigan, and we might return to that. How about a side from around Wagga, and beyond? Let’s imagine driving out of Albury, up the Hume Highway, and then turning at the Olympic Highway to [Read more]
Tough month ahead for Willi CYMS
July 19, 2011 by Leave a Comment
by Dene Macleod For a review of Saturday’s Senior match, plus all the latest club news, head to: http://www.williamstowncyms.com.au/football/?page_id=3826 The Seniors didn’t do their top-2 aspirations any favours by drawing against second-last Old Mentonians. The next month of football represents a huge challenge and will determine our fate: rivals Peninsula (a), where we are [Read more]
200 of the best
July 19, 2011 by 3 Comments
by Mic Rees Next Saturday, July 23, Port Melbourne (13-0) take on Sandringham (5-7) at the North Port Oval. The game provides the Zebras an opportunity to atone for their insipid display against the Northern Bullants a fortnight ago, a game in which they could manage only two goals for the afternoon. For the [Read more]
Box Hill v North Ballarat: VFL Round 16
July 19, 2011 by Leave a Comment
This week, in round 16 of the VFL, Box Hill took on reigning premiers North Ballarat at Box Hill. The Roosters finally won the match by 11 points 14.12.96 to Box Hill 13.7.85. Hawk Jordan Lewis played for Box Hill on return from a two week suspension in the AFL and Clinton Young also lined [Read more]
Football Memories
July 19, 2011 by 5 Comments
We were engaged. Work wise, her heart was tough, leather. I loved her for that. The way she had dreams. In life it was porcelain. I was in love with that, too. With keeping her safe. I had only ever taken her to one match, when I was still in the bush. [Read more]
Sat’dy Footy – 16 July
July 13, 2011 by 1 Comment
by Chris Riordan The biggest story in suburban footy this week surrounds Wayne Carey’s nomination to play in the EDFL with reigning Premiers (and his nephew’s team) the Marby Lions. I’m at the keyboard early in the week, so check for confirmation, but it is understood that he may run out for this Saturday’s [Read more]
Sandringham gets done
July 12, 2011 by Leave a Comment
by Yvette Wroby It was a sunnier morning on Saturday when we were preparing for a local VFL game, Sandringham Zebras versus Northern Bullants. Having gone for the first time a fortnight ago, this time we knew what to prepare for. New provisions were our two fold out chairs for comfort, our two [Read more]
Origins of inter-league footy?
July 12, 2011 by 1 Comment
Neil Barter asks: Inter-league footy had to begin somewhere. So does anyone know the earliest year when recorded inter-league footy ever took place? Can anyone go back further than 1954 when the Tallangatta League played the Ovens and King League to raise money for the family of a player who had drownned in the Murray [Read more]
The curious charm of empty Etihad
July 11, 2011 by 2 Comments
Interesting creature, the Foxtel Cup. A new competition, it’s a made-for-pay-TV knockout competition between sixteen clubs from the WAFL, the SANFL, the VFL and other state and territory leagues. The fixture has to fit in with clubs’ byes, availability of grounds, and Foxtel programming. That programming also calls for short quarters of about 20 [Read more]
Twin Cities side
July 10, 2011 by 14 Comments
Whilst we are picking sides from along the Murray River, it would be remiss not to have a side from the twin cities of Albury and Wodonga. There are 5 Ovens and Murray teams there, Albury, North Albury, Wodonga, and the two newer ones, Lavington, and Wodonga Raiders. How does this look? Glen!
LOCAL FOOTY: THE WHEELS ON THE BUS GO……
July 8, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The humble bus trip, a pleasure that so many footballers around the country so often don’t get the pleasure of experiencing once throughout their time in footy. And before you ask, no the trip that the Richmond players took to get home from Sydney does not really count as a bus trip for that only [Read more]
The Seafood, friendship and footy is great at Inverloch-Kongwak.
July 8, 2011 by 3 Comments
Haje Halabi We had been back in Australia only 2 days- in our brand new house in Inverloch, by the sea. My wife Lynda had just rang her girlfriend Bron. Straight of the bat Bron invited Lynda and I to a seafood night at Inverloch-Kongwak football club, and, without hesitating, protein loving Lynda replied [Read more]
Barmera Monash v Renmark
July 6, 2011 by 1 Comment
BARMERA MONASH V RENMARK RFL – ROUND 11 2011, Sat July 2nd 2011 By Nick Kossatch at Barmera Barmera Monash flexed its’ finals-bound muscles with a powerful eight-goal final quarter to defeat Renmark by 40-points in round 11 of RFL. It certainly was not all one-way traffic prior to the final quarter because the [Read more]
Benalla v Kyabram – 2011 GVFL Round 11 from Benalla.
July 6, 2011 by 4 Comments
Pictures and words by Shane Goss www.licoricegallery.com It was a sad week for footy and in-particular Melbourne fans with the passing of Sean Wight who died from lung cancer at just 46. The Irishman pioneered that country’s influence on the game we love along with current Demon’s president and former teammate Jim Stynes. Another of [Read more]
Footy this Sat’dy, July 9, 2011
July 6, 2011 by 6 Comments
by Chris Riordan It looks like being a weekend of “traditional” winter footy, coming at the back end of a cold, wet and windy week. There are certain factors that can make footy more bearable for supporters in these conditions. One is the game you are watching. If the players are having a dip, [Read more]
Chasing the Bush Premiership VII
July 1, 2011 by Leave a Comment
A 53 point half time lead would be translated to a win right? Last Saturday was one of the most bizarre games of football I’ve ever played in. Despite my shaky form, I stayed in the senior side for another week. After getting over the top side seven days earlier, we were due to battle [Read more]
Last Saturday at Visy Park
July 1, 2011 by Leave a Comment
North Ballarat and the Bullants did battle last Saturday at Visy Park and Shane Goss was there to catch the action. North Melbourne listed Cruize Garlett is wrapped up by Carlton AFL rookie listed player Jaryd Cachia. licoricegalleryI am currently working as an assistant manager at the Kilmore Racetrack as [Read more]
A team from Berrigan and surrounding areas
July 1, 2011 by 12 Comments
An attempt to pick a side of players from around the area, much of which is now in the Picola League. I have wanted a side of players drawn from Berrigan, Finley, Tocumwal, and Jerilderie, and i’ll add Barooga, but i’m a few players down. If you cross the Murray you can have players from [Read more]
11 and 0 – Doubts remain for some.
July 1, 2011 by 8 Comments
A 41 point victory over the Geelong VFL team on Saturday has seen Port Melbourne emulate its opponents “big brother’s” perfect start to the season. Standout efforts for the home team included 10 goals from the dynamic duo of Rose & Galea and a fine performance from Tristan Francis in only his second senior game. [Read more]
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