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
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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.
Almanac Rugby League – Uncle Max: the coaches’ coach
July 9, 2020 by 2 Comments
Glen Humphries from the ‘Illawarra Mercury’ shares the story of his Uncle Max, a man who coached various teams for over four decades but never at the very top level. He was too smart to do that!
‘One of Nature’s Gentlemen….’ by KB Hill
July 9, 2020 by 1 Comment
W. J. Findlay Oval is a special place up Wangaratta way. KB Hill and Phil Nolan give the the background story of the remarkable man whose name graces the beautiful ground.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 15 – Fremantle v North Melbourne: Brother Connolly dishes out punishment
July 9, 2020 by 1 Comment
Following Fremantle’s close loss to the Kangaroos in 2007, Les Everett brought the Dockers back to school to face an angry Chris Connolly.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 15 – Hawthorn v Richmond: Just another Richmond day
July 9, 2020 by 1 Comment
Howard Kimber was at wits’ end in 2007. His Tigers continued to give him heartbreak as they fell to a rampaging Hawthorn side intent on finals.
Round 6 – Fixture details: Where and when is your team playing?
July 8, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Want to know who and where your team is playing this week? All Round 6 2020 details can be found in the footy fixture.
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