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1981 Revisited – Round 8: Somebody’s Knockin’

The Bombers finally strike form beating previously undefeated Collingwood in their Round 8 1981 clash reports Sam Steele as he continues his weekly review of the 1981 season. [Includes all six matches – Ed]

1981 Revisited – Round 7: ‘I Love a Rainy Night’

Round 7 1981, Sam Steele’s weekly review of the season continues. Highlights included, Fitzroy’s memorable win, yellow footballs allowed for use in adverse conditions, and the State Government approving two Sunday games at the MCG.

1981 Revisited – Round 6: ‘Hell’s Bells’

Collingwood inflict Carlton’s first loss to remain undefeated on top of the ladder after Round 6 of the 1981 season. Sam Steele continues his weekly review of the 1981 season.

1981 Revisited – Round 5: Anzac Day ‘All those years ago’

Anzac Day 1981. Sam Steele takes footy fans back to Round 5 in his continuing series, ‘1981 Revisited…’.

1981 Revisited – Round 4: ‘Don’t stand so close to me’

Sam Steele takes us to Round 4 1981 where some big crowds are in attendance at the old suburban grounds. Carlton and Collingwood are the only undefeated teams at the end of the round.

1981 Revisited – Round 3: ‘Oh no, not you again!’

Stainless Steele is torn between honouring a commitment to a music rehearsal and staying at the MCG to watch a classic between Richmond and Essendon. And this was also the round of Jeff Fehring’s kick.

1981 Revisited – Round 2: ‘History Never Repeats’

It’s back to 1981 again as Sam Steele reviews the Round 2 matches of that season. Ground rationalisation a talking point for the VFL.

1981 Revisited – Round 1: ‘Just Like Starting Over’

Sam Steele begins his journey through the season that was 1981. Coming off a Tigers premiership, things looked good. Little did he know what the next three decades would bring.

1981 Revisited: Introduction

With time on his hands, Sam Steele reflects on current events and its effects on footy, and considers another time of upheaval for the sport, 1981.

From the foot of the table to the Final Five: Fitzroy’s exhilarating 1981 season

Philip Mendes presents a meticulously researched look at the meteoric rise of Fitzroy in the 1981 VFL season. A great companion piece to Sam Steele’s week by week coverage of this season.

Brain fades in footy

Malcolm Blight had a brain fade running into an open goal, and field umpire Peter Cameron had one taking a mark in general play, are just two of the many brain fades that have occurred in footy. Who else has had a brain fade?

Almanac Music: Dylan Cover Songs – Aussie Style: In Memoriam

In the third of his series on Australian artists covering Bob Dylan songs, Karl Dubravs pays tribute to some of the local music figures who have passed on since 2013.

Almanac Music: Not Quite Bob – Rockabilly Brothers: The Blasters, Phil Alvin, Dave Alvin, Jimmie Dale Gilmore

More fantastic music from Trevor Blainey’s ‘Not Quite Bob’ series; this week featuring The Blasters, Phil and Dave Alvin, and Jimmie Dale Gilmore.

The Parade College Writing Workshop – Ethan Power: The history of Metallica

Ethan Power has always loved Metallica. Now a Grade 9 student at Parade College, he details the history of the band and the impact they’ve had on his own musical development.

The Ashes 2019 – Third Test: This is where the test comes

Headingley 2019 was ultimately Ben Stokes’ moment. But other moments will present. John Butler hopes the Australians sense the opportunity.

Almanac Soccer – Come On You Spurs!

The wheels on the bus go round and round, but for Marcus Holt at times they bounced up and down. The Tottenham Hot Spurs caused a few anxious moments for him as the game ebbed and flowed as he drove his bus around Geelong but joy eventually came to Marcus. In the thrilling finale his beloved Spurs over came adversity and won through to progress to the semi-final.

Tom Wills Bibliography

Johnhenry Holmes has taken an interest in Tom Wills for many years. During this time he has compiled a bibliography of items relating to Tom Wills. Paddy Grindlay – who has been our W.K. Trewick Scholar (thanks in part to Chris Bracher’s generous donation) spent a recent week compiling it in this post. (Thanks Paddy). We hope to have another Tom Wills Dinner in the lead up to the forthcoming Ashes series.

About Sir Doug Nicholls (from the Australian Dictionary of Biography)

Who is Sir Doug Nicholls after whom this round is named.

Find out from his entry in The Australian Dictionary of Biography (written by Richard Broome, published by MUP).

Tom Wills Country or how the legend has taken over

With the ongoing discussion/debate on Tom Wills and the footy origins, Roy Hay has presented an important survey into the practice of history and the methods of historians. [A worthy read – Ed]

The Coodabeen Champions – Kicking Against The Wind on Grand Final Day

After 35 years on radio The Coodabeens Champions are as much a part of the fabric of footy in Melbourne as pies, beer and sauce. Though their national profile might have diminished with the passing of their weekend shows, Champs, Covey, Richo, Billy and Torch have fans right around the country. A serial contributor to the Coodabeens – Swish Schwerdt – made the trek to light tower number two at the MCG for the time honoured Grand Final O/B.