Luke reports on South Melbourne’s latest journey as they continue to battle for top spot on the ladder. Find out how South Melbourne managed to clinch a last gasp winner on ANZAC day away to Altona Magic!
AusPol101: University students are a key demographic, so why is the current election campaign overlooking them?
April 27, 2022 by 4 Comments
Grace Mackenzie wonders why the economics of tertiary education has not been a central issue (yet) in the election campaign.
WAFL Round 2: Well, that was interesting!
April 27, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Les Everett gives us the run-down from Round 2 in the WAFL.
A Season in the Country – 1975 in the Wimmera and Farrer Leagues: Episode 2
April 27, 2022 by 2 Comments
Peter Clark continues his wonderful footy series ‘A Season in the Country – 1975 Wimmera and Farrer Leagues’ with Episode 2 this week which includes a profile of Ararat’s Wilf Dickeson.
Almanac Footy History: Len Thomas, South Melbourne: ‘A chip off the old block’
April 27, 2022 by 5 Comments
Roger Spaull documents in depth the story of father and son South Melbourne greats Len and Bill Thomas and their connection to service in the armed forces for this ANZAC Day.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Review Round 6 and Preview Round 7
April 26, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Good win for the Pies against the Dons as reviewed by Cam Hooke. Cam also previews Collingwood’s Round 7 match against the Gold Coast.
Almanac (Footy) Poetry: Umpire Dissent
April 26, 2022 by Leave a Comment
There has been a lot of comment about umpire dissent of late, here’s one from Rhys Howells in verse.
Round 6 – Richmond v Melbourne: The Uninvited Escapee
April 26, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The ANZAC eve match always start with a moving ceremony. Tigers supporter John Green was there for the showdown between Richmond and Melbourne.
Round 7 – Who, where, and when?
April 26, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Find out who, where, and when your team plays in Round 7.
A grievance from the ‘Unrealistic Attempt’
April 26, 2022 by 2 Comments
Unrealistic marking attempts are due more respect for their attempt from the umpires than they presently receive argues Punxsutawney Pete.
Round 6 – Port Adelaide v West Coast: Power break hoodoo for first win
April 25, 2022 by Leave a Comment
After a horrid start to the AFL season 2022, Port Power bounced back with a convincing win over West Coast for their first win of the season.
Super Rugby Pacific Round 10 (Super Round)
April 25, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Union took over Melbourne with a bunch of teams in town for a Super Round of Super Rugby Pacific. Despite the homeground/country advantage, the Kiwis showed why their sides are rightly feared.
Round 6 – Gold Coast v Brisbane: Ich bin Ein Q-Clash
April 25, 2022 by Leave a Comment
One swallow doth not a summer make, nor does one trip to the Gabba usually make a Queenslander, but Shane Reid’s recent family escapades in the Sunshine State had the maroon coursing through his veins for the Q-Clash [I prefer ‘Pineapple Grapple’ on the topic of making names happen – Ed.]
Almanac Teams: A Cloke(d) Hunter in the Weed; Obscure 33s (1980- )
April 25, 2022 by 1 Comment
Rodney Boyd’s second crack at the players of the Number 33 has some lasting cult figures (and haircuts going through a bit of a revival of late!) and some less noted relatives of more famous names.
An Anzac Story: The Death of Mark McGrath
April 25, 2022 by 5 Comments
This Anzac Day West Adelaide will honour Mark McGrath along with eight other former players who made the supreme sacrifice during the two World Wars. Michael Sexton shares the story of McGrath’s footy career and RAAF service.
Collingwood v Essendon Queen’s Birthday 12 June 1972
April 24, 2022 by 12 Comments
MagpieGreg remembers the first time Des Tuddenham returned to Victoria Park after leaving the Magpies to coach the Bombers. It was a massacre for Tuddy!
Round 6 – GWS Giants v St. Kilda: Miracle at Manuka – Saints’ Jacks slay the Giant(s)
April 23, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Second on the ladder, 5 wins and 1 loss, the Saints are looking the real thing for season 2022. Braham Dabscheck reviews their Round 6 win against the Giants.
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