Self-confessed ‘frustrated writer’ Lee Macefield entered the Furphy Literary Award competition and his story was chosen for the Anthology. He was interviewed for the ABC’s ‘Tasmanian Country Hour’.
Tongue in cheek?
May 13, 2021 by 2 Comments
Rick Trewavas, perhaps with tongue in cheek, gets creative on how to resolve questionable on-field physicality (ie, ‘the biff’).
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Round 10: Magic Round at Suncorp!
May 13, 2021 by Leave a Comment
It’s the NRL’s Magic Round in Brisbane this weekend. Rugby league editor Ian Hauser can’t see anyone pulling a rabbit out of the hat to spring a surprise – he’s gone with the favourites all the way.
Balcony Banter: ‘Crimmo’ – the ‘real’ hard way
May 13, 2021 by 1 Comment
In a recent post on the MCC blog ‘Balcony Banter’ Grant Fraser explained the centrality of Peter Crimmins to all that is great about the Hawks.
Book Review – Merger: The Fitzroy Lions and the tragedy of 1996 by William Westerman
May 12, 2021 by 1 Comment
Craig Horne reviews William Westerman’s book, Merger: The Fitzroy Lions and the tragedy of 1996.
Book Extract – Merger: The Fitzroy Lions and the Tragedy of 1996
May 12, 2021 by 1 Comment
Another extract from William Westerman’s book, ‘Merger: the Fitzroy Lions and the Tragedy of 1996’. Was this day the worst of a very grim season?
Geelong’s Record Run – Round 16, 1952: Cats race away from Gorillas
May 12, 2021 by 4 Comments
With finals a month away, Geelong faced a red hot Fitzroy team at Kardinia Park. Peter Clark’s series on Geelong’s amazing unbeaten run through 1952-53 continues.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 8 review, Round 9 preview
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Cam Hooke gives the Collingwood Life perspective on the victory over North Melbourne, then he looks to the Pies’ prospects against Sydney.
Round 9 – AFL fixture 2021: Details for matches this round
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Round 9 match details of who, where, and when your favourite team is playing.
Round 8 – GWS v Essendon: Besotted with Baby Bombers
May 11, 2021 by 3 Comments
Sam Laffy is besotted with the current batch of ‘Baby Bombers’. Although the results may not be on the board the future looks bright for the Bombers as he reports.
Round 8 – Richmond v Geelong: Poleaxed
May 11, 2021 by 15 Comments
Dips O’Donnell’s Covid-19 vaccination spoiled his pizza and shiraz, and bed was a welcome relief. There, in his post-vaccination haze, watching the Cats great victory over the Tigers eased his pain. Get vaccinated says Dips, it’s better than the real thing!
The Unsung – Round 8: Isaac Cumming and Trent Rivers
May 11, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Deakin Uni student Chris Mangos’ eighth weekly column ‘The Unsung’, featuring young, up-and-coming footy stars Isaac Cumming and Trent River.
Round 8 – North Melbourne v Collingwood – Floreat Pica Society report by Jim Kesselschmidt
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A better result for the Collingwood faithful as Jim Kesselschmidt reports on behalf of the Floreat Pica Society.
The Beeaanly Bugle: The Run Home
May 11, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The Beeaans’ final three games of the season, as told by Deakin Uni student Connor Hoetzel in his weekly column about his local basketball team.
Round 6 to Round 8 – Catching up with Saints footy: Horrible Loss to Getting the Saints brand back to Only Playing Last Quarter
May 11, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Things have been difficult for Yoshi in Japan. With the effects of Covid on the country, and working three part-time jobs for a living does not leave Yoshi much time for catching up with his favourite footy team. Here are his reports of St Kilda’s past three games.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Eddie Betts’s Shorts’ – Steve Rogers
May 11, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Steve Rogers expresses his love of footy with memories of icons of the game, especially Eddie Betts’s shorts.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Fake Bacon’ – Tommy Mallet
May 11, 2021 by 1 Comment
The bush workers are famished, the cupboard is bare, the drink is talking as frustrations take over, and a dusty moth is oblivious to it all. Check out Tommy Mallet’s poem, ‘Fake Bacon’. [Warning: adult themes – Ed.]
Almanac Poetry: In the Good Old Days
May 11, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This Tuesday’s poem from Kevin Densley concerns the typical profile of a serial killer back in ‘the good old days’.
Almanac Rugby – Super Rugby Finals
May 10, 2021 by 1 Comment
The two Super Rugby competitions have ended with the completion of both finals with victories to the Crusaders in NZ, and the Reds in Australia reports Brian The Ruminator.
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