Tony Scully’s FPS report on Collingwood’s Friday night win tells the tale of a solid yet unconvincing return to the victory list.
Round 6 – Collingwood v Hawthorn: The Pies aren’t fully back, but they’re winning (Floreat Pica Society)
July 12, 2020 by 1 Comment
1981 Revisited – The Escort Cup: ‘The Night Owls’
July 12, 2020 by 8 Comments
In his journey through the 1981 season, Stainless Steele revisits the halcyon days of the Escort Cup when Essendon downed Carlton in the Grand Final at VFL Park.
The best Crows team that never was
July 12, 2020 by Leave a Comment
While footy continues to bore Citrus Bob Utber, he has found the time to select a best ever Adelaide side that never got the chance to grace the field together.
Almanac Golf: A Sporting ‘Mischievance’! Caddying in the 107th Open (1978) at St Andrews
July 11, 2020 by 13 Comments
What an achievement or ‘mischievance’! K N Dole recalls the time he was a caddy at the 107th British Open (1978) at St. Andrews.
Almanac Golf: Memories of St Andrews
July 11, 2020 by 9 Comments
KN Dole’s piece is bringing back memories of a magnificent golf course. JTH just had to go looking for these old photos.
Almanac Golf: A Game of Golf with…Ox, DHS and Matty Finish
July 11, 2020 by 3 Comments
John Harms reports on a hard-fought match at Metropolitan Golf Club, one of Melbourne’s famous Sandbelt courses. [First published in 2012]
Round 6 – Geelong v Brisbane: Cats in the cradle and the SCG…
July 10, 2020 by 13 Comments
The excitement of Brisbane 2020 looked set to continue thought Shane Reid until the Cats decided to show who was boss.
Day 107 – Time of Coronavirus
July 10, 2020 by 9 Comments
Another day in the life of ER in the time of coronavirus so eloquently told in his inimitable style.
Almanac (Footy) History: Osborne FNC – a reflection
July 10, 2020 by 4 Comments
The Osborne FNC is the heart and soul of the local community with a proud and successful heritage as Dan Hoban explains.
Almanac (Sports) History: John Curtin, PM…and footy lover.
July 10, 2020 by 15 Comments
John Curtin was not only a great Prime Minister of Australia during the most challenging of times, he also had a genuine love for sport especially football as Adam Muyt recounts.
Almanac Cricket: A Feast of Cricket in India
July 9, 2020 by 4 Comments
Cricket, India and artist John Campbell make for a compelling palette to draw in the sports-lover, the eye and the taste buds. It’s all here in one enchanting story.
Sal’s Round 6 Preview – Footy in a strange land but Caulfield back to normal
July 9, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Sal’s got the inside information as always, particularly important when AFL matches are played in unusual places. Tips for Caulfield, too.
Balcony Banter – Lynda Carroll: The Quiet Time
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The MCG has gone quiet. Lynda Carroll deals with the flood of memories she experienced after the recent Melbourne v Richmond clash.
Round 6 Preview – A nation-wide weekend of season-defining contests
July 9, 2020 by 1 Comment
Sean Mortell has an eye for the contest. Here he runs it over the AFL’s Round 6 fixtures.
What happened next and what didn’t: Victorian Aboriginal involvement in Australian football in the 21st century
July 9, 2020 by 5 Comments
Roy Hay continues his scholarly examination of the involvement of Indigenous footballers in the history of Australian football.
Everyday Obituaries: Vale Tommy Searle
July 9, 2020 by 2 Comments
Tommy Searle was a larger-than-life character who seemed to know everyone on the Gold Coast – and they knew him! His good mate, Matt O’Hanlon, pays tribute to his great mate. [A beautiful homage – Ed.]
Round 5 – Haiku Bob: second wave
July 9, 2020 by 1 Comment
Tough times ahead according to Haiku Bob as his hopes for his team fade as Covid 19 takes off again.
Almanac Rugby League – NRL 2020 Round 9: Most interest is in the middle of the pack
July 9, 2020 by Leave a Comment
The top and bottom of the NRL ladder seems to be sorted. But what about the middle? This weekend’s Round 9 might help sort it out.
Almanac Footy History: The Changi Brownlow – Peter Chitty
July 9, 2020 by 7 Comments
Peter Chitty was the brother of Carlton’s legendary Bob Chitty. Peter played two games for the Saints before the war, but his most remarkable football achievement came in the prison camp at Changi. Allan Grant reports.
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