Tony Aldous is trying to put together a list of former Prince Alfred College footballers who went on to play in any of the State leagues around Australia. Can anyone help?
Confessions of a Smart Arse – My Brilliant (Game Show) Career: Episode 3 – (C)Rockwiz – Spare Us The Cutter
April 30, 2014 by 10 Comments
Twenty five years after his last TV appearance, Swish Schwerdt is back for more, this time for the whole world to see (or at least those with internet access). If you are called a freakazoid at the Espy but it doesn’t make it on screen, did it really happen?
FIDA Seagulls notch second win
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Vin Maskell reports on the weekend’s fixtures in the Football Integration Development Association. Williamstown Seagulls hosted North Ballarat and Kananook hosted Wyndham Tigers.
AFL Round 4 – Sydney v North Melbourne: Minimum chips
April 30, 2014 by 1 Comment
A birthday treat for Joe Moore, travelling to Sydney to watch his Swans. The Enemy were too good but there were consolations.
Top 100 World Cup Moments (From the Aussie P.O.V.): 46-Roger Milla and the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon (1990)
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In 1990, Cameroon toppled Argentina and almost did the same to England. The world was also introduced to Roger Milla – a man who had a tendency to make love to the corner flag.
Dear Carlton
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Barb Smith has broken up with Carlton and headed to France. She’s been peeking though.
Australian Dreaming
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Stephen Whiteside shares his winning poem from the Sydney Bush Music Club “Song, Tune and Poetry Competition.”
Top 100 World Cup Moments (From the Aussie P.O.V.): 47-Brazil Go Back-to-Back (1962)
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Pluga the Pig needed a Darren Holmes tackle, but it was England’s Jimmy Greaves on all fours who captured a stray dog in the 1962 World Cup. Held in earthquake ridden Chile, that country bravely banded together to put on the biggest show on earth.
Buddy: A New Frontier
April 29, 2014 by 7 Comments
Joe Moore is sick and tired of the doomsayers. Buddy Franklin’s unprecedented 9-year $10m deal has plenty of things in its favour says Joe and wouldn’t you want him in your team?
Dear Smokie
April 29, 2014 by 3 Comments
Smokie’s letter to Brad Scott of last week receives a reply.
AFL Round 6: The visiting Jacksons take in as much footy (two codes) as they can
April 29, 2014 by 1 Comment
The Jacksons arrive from Sydney, the Urquharts from Perth, and bang, it’s footy time.
Easter Uprising Highlights Contrasts Between AFL Variable Pricing and Club Memberships
April 29, 2014 by 2 Comments
Andrew Else takes a look at the confusion around ticket pricing that continues to haunt the AFL.
Analysis of AFL Club Memberships Shows That You (Sometimes) Get What You Paid For
April 29, 2014 by 7 Comments
AFL Club Memberships? Good value? Outdated? Andrew Else takes a look.
AFL Round 6 – Haiku Bob: distant rumble
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Haiku Bob reflects on the ANZAC Day clash at the MCG.
AFL Round 6 – Collingwood v Essendon: 99 Luft Balloons
April 29, 2014 by 4 Comments
Mick Gwyther tells the story of his great uncle Llew, World War I veteran, who lived an independent life on his Gippsland farm as the ANZAC Day match at the MCG invite him to consider the notion of freedom. [This is a fine antidote to the jingoism of so much coverage – Ed]
Crio’s Question: The responsibility of coaches?
April 28, 2014 by 3 Comments
To win? To look after the game?
AFL Round 6 – Melbourne v Sydney: Familiarity brings comfort
April 28, 2014 by 1 Comment
Our Australian of the Year triumphantly returns to a familiar field wearing red and white.
AFL Round 6 – Port Adelaide v Geelong: Retribution at last
April 28, 2014 by 7 Comments
Dan Hansen has been waiting a long time for this – 135 years. [Great stuff from you Handbag – you are a true student of history, life and the game. And yes, I agree with you]
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