Phil Dimitriadis is miffed by some of the language used by ‘Middle Australia’ in the recent race debates. When did ‘Flog’ become part of the vernacular and why?
AFL Multicultural Round – An AFL Umpire’s Journey…via Cambodia
July 28, 2015 by 2 Comments
With the AFL Multicultural Round just around the corner from 7-9 August, Wesley Hull takes the opportunity to look at some lesser-known examples of how people with vastly diverse ethnic and multicultural backgrounds have contributed to the great game of Australian Rules Football. Meet Sampho from Cambodia.
1983: Fitzroy a Threat for the Flag!
February 11, 2015 by 12 Comments
Harry ‘The Hammer’ Hatzis shows his Fitzroy badge of honour in a victory for the ages.
The Hammer
February 9, 2015 by 18 Comments
Phil Dimitriadis introduces you to Harry ‘The Hammer’ Hatzis, a Fitzroy fan with vivid memories.
Australia Way
January 26, 2014 by 11 Comments
Peter Baulderstone uses Australia Day to consider our national identity and values, and how that is reflected in our sporting history.
Asia-Pacific Team of the Century
September 20, 2013 by 22 Comments
Damian Balassone has come up with an Asia-Pacific team to be reckoned with. Do you agree with his selections?
A Grandfather’s Legacy
September 10, 2012 by 9 Comments
By Georgia Blom As you walk through the bronze gates of the stadium which I call my second home, with my second family and those who have one thing in common with you. The smell of hot pies, chips and a warm drink is something that every football fan understands, weather you live in Melbourne [Read more]
Of Bogans and Burqas
June 26, 2012 by 15 Comments
By Phil Dimitriadis The AFL celebrates multicultural round this week. Its catchcry is: “Many cultures, one game”. Possibly, but there is more to promoting cross-cultural understanding than just vacuous slogans and panegyric rhetoric. People from diverse cultural backgrounds are still seen as a novelty and until this changes Australian football will not realistically reflect the [Read more]
Migrants and Footy
May 8, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Phil Dimitriadis be speaking with Lindy Burns tonight on ABC 774 at 7.30pm about Migrants and Footy. Hope Knackers get a chance to listen in, send a text or call if you have a story to share.
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