The competing interests of local sports clubs and private schools is a long standing issue. Private schools have priorities which often affect the availability of players for their local teams. The recent rise of junior pathways and elite development squads in many sports has added to the confusion. This Age article examines some of the ins and outs of [Read more]
These Eagles show few signs of Rocking
June 1, 2010 by 9 Comments
There was a time way back in the 90’s when clashes between these two clubs were something to really savour. Some of the best home & away games I’ve ever seen were between these sides around that period. Foremost in my memory is the titanic struggle in Perth, late in our last Premiership year of [Read more]
The Albatross Rules, Chapter 13 – Tiger
June 1, 2010 by Leave a Comment
13. Tiger The first rumours of a cat-like animal, the size of a great dane, prowling about the hills behind Albertville had appeared during the town’s early days. Gold-miners had reported a sleek black beast patrolling the steeper slopes near the rocks now known as The Dentures. Some put the sighting down to the ready [Read more]
The View From Shepparton- Round 10
May 31, 2010 by 2 Comments
Went to the Essendon Bulldogs game on Friday night. I tipped Essendon so I left the ground feeling pretty smug and content with life I also left the ground feeling content because I had enjoyed a fast free flowing game in the company of my wife, our daughter, son in law, and their four children, [Read more]
Essendon continue their great form
May 31, 2010 by Leave a Comment
As young kid I went with my family to the Footsray Football ground to watch Essendon take on the Bulldogs. on a number of occasions . One game in particular will always stay in my memory. On this particular day Footsray were giving Essendon a footy lesson, it was bitterly cold and very very wet [Read more]
THE WRAP – ROUND X
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What a round it’s been in Footy Eddie. The Gliders emphatically announced they’d found the rubber band that makes them Fly High, and the talk along Puckle Street is of September Action, although it’s not yet clear whether it will be under their Caretaker Coach or someone who has actually played in Red&Black. Meanwhile, around [Read more]
A Balmey Evening
May 31, 2010 by 19 Comments
I was lucky enough to get an invitation to Balmey’s Roast last Thursday night. It was a swish affair, sort of like a pie night on steroids, held at the Hilton Hotel both to celebrate Neil Balme’s 40 years in football and to help raise funds for the Zaidee’s Rainbow Foundation and the N.I.C.K. Foundation. [Read more]
It’s true – Two Wrongs don’t make a Right.
May 31, 2010 by 3 Comments
By Ramon Dobb The game was wrong, Wrong, just plain WRONG. The Black & White effort was WRONG, the Green Martians effort was WRONG and as the mathematicians and academics will know, it therefore calculated out to a result that was just not RIGHT. This is my fourth footy season as a “Mexican” based on [Read more]
Geoff Sinclair’s Home and Away Games- Rd 10
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ROUND 10 Essendon versus Western Bulldogs Etihad Stadium, Friday, May 28th. At breakfast on Sunday, Tommy and I discuss our uninspired victory over the Tigers the night before. I try very hard to concentrate on the old bloke’s quarter-by-quarter analysis of the game, but it is difficult because when he’s breaking his fast, Tommy knows [Read more]
Crio’s Question
May 31, 2010 by 34 Comments
Like Sergei Bubka, the Hawks seem to have again marginally broken their own record. Was their jumper against Sydney the worst of their many fashion crimes – beginning with the Club ‘s colours – and do they hold the mantle of worst sports uniform? Broadening the debate, I propose that Melbourne Victory’s home shirt is [Read more]
VITTI RELISHES WET DAY, MUDDY GROUND
May 30, 2010 by Leave a Comment
FORMER AFL boundary umpire Matthew Vittiritti was chuffed when he awoke on Saturday to the cold and rain of a late May day in Bendigo. The 300-game veteran said after running the Queen Elizabeth Oval boundary for the South Bendigo-Strathfieldsaye game the miserable conditions suited him. “I was hoping it was going to be raining. [Read more]
MORE EX-AFL PLAYERS WHO HAD BIG IMPACTS ON BFL CLUBS
May 30, 2010 by 1 Comment
MOST footy followers would be aware of the never-ending stream of talent which flows from central Victoria, and especially the Bendigo Football League, into the clubs of the VFL/AFL. Consider the four Selwood boys, Nick Dal Santo, Greg ‘Diesel’ Williams, Rod Ashman, Peter Dean, Geoff Southby, Peter McConville and Jimmy Buckley: and that’s less than [Read more]
Cats too strong despite promising Demon debut
May 30, 2010 by 5 Comments
Geelong V Melbourne By Steve Healy After a tough week, there is nothing better to do than forget about it all and watch your team play for the four points. This was the case with my beloved Melbourne outfit today. Were we going to win? Probably not. Was I looking forward to this game? Yes [Read more]
Tigers Romp in the Swamp
May 29, 2010 by 9 Comments
ROUND 10 – RICHMOND vs PORT ADELAIDE “…YELLOW AND BLACK! Oh we’re from Tiiii-gerrr-land!” So sang the Tigers at the end of the match. If you’re the kind of person who doesn’t watch matches, but prefers to read Almanac reports about the match in suspense, wondering who’s going to win, well, what can I say? [Read more]
Victory at last for young Tigers
May 29, 2010 by 2 Comments
By Domenic Favata If you saw the inner sanctum of the Richmond song at the end of the game, you knew something special had happened. Richmond had finally broken through to their first win of the year, with a 47 point drubbing over lack lustre Port Adelaide. The rain was pelting down and an extreme [Read more]
Doggies’ G’s and H’s not minding their P’s and Q’s
May 29, 2010 by 6 Comments
Essendon v Western Bulldogs I attended my first Almanac lunch with my parents in Melbourne at the All Nations Hotel. It was a great experience, meeting new people and putting faces to names. It was also great to sit and watch as Shane Morwood and Mick Gleeson recounted the 1990 Grand Final and other events [Read more]
Is Brian Lake an Alien?
May 29, 2010 by Leave a Comment
I’ve seen the Bulldogs play an oddly high number of times this year. Conspiracy theorists might wonder just why the Bullies and my lifestyle are so compatible, but personally I’m prepared to give coincidence the benefit of the doubt for now. They’re a fun team to watch, so I haven’t minded at all really. It [Read more]
THE PRE WRAP – ROUND X
May 28, 2010 by Leave a Comment
What a week it’s been in Footy Eddie. Since we last spoke Carlton, like an English summer, have been and gone. And like an English summer, you had you get up early to catch it. The Fuchsias snuck in BTNPM against The Chokers and are knocking on Heaven’s Door at 9th. Over in the City [Read more]
Racing: Brisbane and the Valley
May 28, 2010 by 7 Comments
by Chris Riordan Saturday’s feature meeting is again in Brisbane, highlighted by the exceptional Group One Doomben 10,000 which provides a smorgasbord of quality chances, headlined by Ortensia, Hot Danish and Whobegotyou. A very good meeting there and a crack race but I can’t possibly offer any direction for punters. Locally, Moonee Valley doesn’t get [Read more]
Geoff Sinclair’s Home and Away Games- Rd 9
May 28, 2010 by Leave a Comment
ROUND NINE Essendon versus Richmond Saturday, May 22nd, M.C.G. Dreamtime at the ‘G’ It’s not exactly euphoria, but me and Tommy are as happy as clams after our victory over the Sainters. Phew! We did a similar thing last year, knocked them over when we were least expected to. It’s becoming an annual event, like [Read more]
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