Some news from Old Dog and family who are still Up North, including a new project which has him writing and illustrating 365 kids’ stories in 365 days. [Remarkable – ed]
The Oasis
August 20, 2018 by 5 Comments
Old Dog loves the game, always has. Some things around the AFL, he doesn’t love so much. Here he highlights his oasis in a desert of opprobrium, our Footy Almanac.
The Numbers Game (Part 2)
August 13, 2018 by 2 Comments
The musings of Matt Zurbo on the how teams entangle with communities in the smaller towns of Australia.
Dean Towers and Matt Zurbo reprised on a typical Otway wintry day
July 20, 2018 by Leave a Comment
The wonderful story Matt Zurbo wrote about Dean Towers and his time at the Otway Districts FC is reprised for your enjoyment.
Aydan Marriner
March 26, 2018 by 8 Comments
Old Dog, on the importance of friendship and the simplicity of distance.
The Numbers Game
February 6, 2018 by 2 Comments
Old Dog has taken his family Up North here he’s work in the FNQ humidity. He’s been thinking. And in this piece, he’s thinking out loud. What’s the impact of the number of players in a team on community?
A sporting history of gastro
January 18, 2018 by 5 Comments
Matt Zurbo sympathises with Joe Root’s unfortunate ailment during the Sydney Test. Here’s why!
How to Lose Australia
December 24, 2017 by 9 Comments
Matt Zurbo, in sending his season’s greeting, makes his case for an inclusive Australia. Because it’s actually about giving everyone a fair go.
Almanac Family News: Cielo Zurbo
October 18, 2017 by 14 Comments
Old Dog Matt Zurbo and Elena have news. [Sensational. Congrats from all of us here at the Almanac – JTH]
Grand Final – Adelaide v Richmond: When it matters most
October 2, 2017 by 28 Comments
Old Dog looks at this Grand Final as a quintessential example of the one day in September. Richmond’s pressure beats the Crows’ silk. Full of emotion and action – and trademark Old Dog first principles analysis [Bloody amazing from off the TV Old Dog – JTH].
Bush Footy: Ground Level 2017
September 21, 2017 by 22 Comments
Perhaps the most novel Season Review of the year – and certainly the most insightful. Yes Dogs [sic] you have told the story of a fair dinkum footy club. [Great stuff Old Dog – JTH]
Forever Grateful
September 14, 2017 by 11 Comments
And now for something different from the Old Dog…
Bush Footy Grand Final – Colac v Grovedale: Meeting in Chaos
September 12, 2017 by 7 Comments
“Bec was one of the netballers – small and wild! She out swore us, out brassed us, out drank us. A few of the boys were intimidated, for sure. She was going out with one of the Alvie footballers and knew her bush footy as good as anyone.”
Once a Tiger
August 18, 2017 by 6 Comments
It’s timely, with the Tiges contending, to re-visit a terrific Richmond tale. Matt Zurbo caught up with Ron Branston in a little country railway station. This is an extended version of Ron’s words in Matt’s book Champions All.
The Underdog
August 10, 2017 by 10 Comments
More classic Old Dog with another heartfelt appreciation of a player who deserves it. Tom Goodwin is a Lilydale boy leading the way for Coburg, a club to which he feels tremendous commitment. [Super piece Old Dog – JTH]
What it takes to play finals
July 26, 2017 by 14 Comments
Gotta love Matt Zurbo’s take on footy and life. Much to consider in this piece.
Round 15 – GWS v Geelong: Game End (Far from a match report – this raises a number of timely issues)
July 7, 2017 by 8 Comments
How does the modern player respond to a draw, or to any result? What is the nature of a three quarter time address? Has the club tribe become a single football tribe of players drawn from the same pond. Should players be more gutted at the result, or their own performance. Lots to consider in Old Dog’s piece – in which he is really thinking through matters out loud.
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