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.
Round 6 – GWS v St Kilda: Good luck with the policing of body language
April 23, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Old Dog is an admirer of umpires, but not of the AFL for expecting their umps to be mind-readers.
Almanac Footy: No need for umpire reform, Eddie
April 22, 2022 by 2 Comments
Yes, footy umpires need more respect but that doesn’t mean the whole system should be dismantled, writes RON REED.
Round 6 – Sal’s Preview: We’re not gonna to take it
April 22, 2022 by 4 Comments
Sal Ciardulli has considered the ins and outs of the teams, who’s playing who, to present his considered opinion and tips for the Round 6 matches.
Balcony Banter: Pizza and possibility
April 22, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Roger Lowrey’s day out to the MCG to watch Geelong take on Hawthorn is recounted in his article on the MCC Members blog ‘Balcony Banter’.
FEARLESS 2022: Round 5 reviewed and ‘playworpel’ introduced
April 22, 2022 by Leave a Comment
FEARLESS 2022 reviews all the Round 5 matches in his inimitable style.
WAFL Round 1: Kick straight
April 21, 2022 by 2 Comments
The WAFL season is underway and Les Everett is back to keep us up to date.
Almanac (Tassie) Lunch: In Hobart on April 23
April 21, 2022 by 1 Comment
The annual Footy Almanac Tassie Away Lunch is on Saturday April 23, the day before the North Melbourne-Geelong game at Blundstone Arena. All welcome. Bookings essential.
Balcony Banter: Kicking back
April 21, 2022 by Leave a Comment
MCC member Lynda Carroll revels in the performance of her Melbourne Demons against GWS – the third quarter was one for the ages!
Almanac Footy: The Muse is musing on respect for umpires
April 21, 2022 by 5 Comments
The Muse has been around the traps over the years and has seen it and heard it all which puts him in a perfect position to be musing on respect for umpires.
Round 6 – Essendon v Collingwood: Against all odds, we’ll win!
April 21, 2022 by 2 Comments
Everything is against the Bombers winning the Anzac Day clash – which is exactly why they will triumph, according to Michael Pardy.
AusPol101: Young people are following the federal election closely, just not how you might think.
April 21, 2022 by 6 Comments
We introduce our new Wednesday column AusPol101 penned by Deakin Uni’s Grace Mackenzie (who knows her way around student life). As the federal election campaign unfolds, Grace will offer insights from the perspective of a student. Here she looks at how students are engaging with Australian politics.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL 2022 Round 7: Mind the gap!
April 21, 2022 by 1 Comment
Our rugby league columnist Ian Hauser fears that there is a gap developing on the premiership ladder way too early in the season.
“Strong-marking ‘Rosa’ – a star for the ‘Pies’ ” by KB Hill
April 21, 2022 by 1 Comment
Wangaratta sports historian KB Hill traces the long, colourful and storied footy career of Geoff Rosenow of Geelong and the Wangaratta Magpies.
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