Congratulations to Sue Currie on the publication of her book A Mouthful of Flies, a telling memoir about the life of a nurse (the sole healthcare provider) in a remote Aboriginal community.
To Everything There is a Season
October 8, 2013 by 18 Comments
The O’Donnell family is reminded of life and death at this time each October.
A wake and a celebration at the kennel
August 19, 2013 by 2 Comments
The Doggies did it again for Jon Hilton’s family, who celebrated Jon’s life on Sunday. Footy continues to bring joy to all.
Footy: the real mayhem used to be after the final siren
June 10, 2013 by 16 Comments
Peter Zitterschlager recalls the determination a generation of young footy fans to conquer the outer and the take to the ground for a pat and a kick in the mud.
Merv
June 8, 2013 by 4 Comments
Chris Bracher’s classic memoir about the late Merv Neagle and a kid called Eldridge and his much-loved Sherrin.
AFL Round 10 – Geelong v Gold Coast: Kardinia Park Alight
June 6, 2013 by 10 Comments
The trip to see the lights turned on at Kardinia Park triggers many memories for John Burke. Some things change, but much remains the same. And of interest to the club, perhaps: Burkie is one of many who is happy to travel.
My winter vacation
March 7, 2013 by 7 Comments
Glenn Brownstein discovered The Footy Almanac from Louisville, Kentucky. and has been a wonderful correspondent. Glenn and Debbie spent the summer (their winter) here and, thanks to Yvette Wroby and David Downer, many of us were able to meet them. Here are some of Glenn’s observations.
Memories: Birthday Blues (part 2)
February 10, 2013 by 2 Comments
Glen Davis is about to celebrate a milestone birthday. He continues his look back on some of the most memorable sporting moments of his life-time.
Memories: Birthday Blues – Part I
February 7, 2013 by
Glen Davis is about to celebrate a milestone birthday. He looks back on some of the most memorable sporting moments of his life-time.
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