Zachary Marks, a Grade 9 student at Parade College and an enthusiastic hockey player, recalls his first-ever goal which he scored against the competition’s top team.
The Parade College Writing Workshop – Zachary Marks: My first (ice hockey) goal
February 21, 2020 by 1 Comment
The Parade College Writing Workshop – James Dunse: NBA Finals Game 7, 2016
February 21, 2020 by 2 Comments
Grade 9 Parade College student James Dunse tells the tale of Cleveland’s historic Game 7 victory over the Golden State Warriors to snatch the 2016 NBA title.
Super Rugby 2020 – Round 3: Ruminations
February 20, 2020 by 2 Comments
Mauling has been quite prolific and successful in Round 3 of the Super Rugby 2020 series as Brian the Ruminator explains.
White men, AFLW and survival of those best able to adapt
February 20, 2020 by 17 Comments
E. regnans plots a course through various timely issues, with some thoughts on gender, power, footy and other matters. [Much to consider here – JTH]
The Parade College Writing Workshop – Christian Ferraro: Coburg Districts v Hadfield
February 20, 2020 by 2 Comments
Christian Ferraro recounts his intense 2019 under-13s Grand Final against Hadfield. After an undefeated season, the Grade 9 Parade College student’s Coburg Districts team had to defend valiantly to hold onto their lead in the final minutes.
The Parade College Writing Workshop – Dylan Trovato: Manchester United v PSG, 2019
February 20, 2020 by 2 Comments
Parade College Grade 9 student Dylan Trovato had to wake up early to watch his beloved Manchester United play PSG in a 2019 Champions League match. As he viewed the final moments with his school friends, his dedication was worthwhile.
The Parade College Writing Workshop – Patrick Neal: Hawthorn’s 2013 redemption
February 20, 2020 by 4 Comments
The year is 2013 and Patrick Neal, a Grade 9 student at Parade College, is yearning for his Hawks to get revenge after their 2012 Grand Final loss. While watching the 2013 Grand Final with family, his dreams come true.
AFLW – Round 3: Footy Fixture
February 20, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Where and when is your AFLW team playing this weekend? Here is the Round 3 fixture with all the details.
AFLW Round 2 – Adelaide v St Kilda: Away and Home
February 20, 2020 by 4 Comments
Yvette Wroby finds a way to follow her Saints girls in Adelaide. Using all forms of media and her nanna skills, she watches an improved St Kilda go down in the last quarter to the experienced Adelaide Crows outfit. Who says the Crows need their superstars to win.
The Parade College Writing Workshop – Christian Velevski: The Melbourne Derby, 2014.
February 19, 2020 by 4 Comments
Parade College Grade 9 student Christian Velevski went to the Melbourne Victory-Melbourne City game in 2014. It was a night to remember, for a number of reasons.
AFLW Round 2 – Adelaide v St Kilda: Better performances and good efforts but robbed
February 18, 2020 by 4 Comments
Yoshi pleased by the Saints efforts against the Crows in Round 2 of the AFLW 2020 season but disappointed with some controversial decisions by the umpires.
Almanac Teams: For Your Eyes Only
February 18, 2020 by 8 Comments
With the latest James Bond film almost upon us, Smokie selects a team with a Bond-related theme.
Alex Young: Kicking into Gear
February 18, 2020 by 2 Comments
Former TAC player Alex Young is determined to play footy at the highest level. Deakin Uni student James Bosco talked to him about his commitment to the campaign and the sadness of family tragedy.
The Footy Almanac/Odd Friday Lunch – Jake Niall: Chief AFL Writer for The Age (Feb 21)
February 18, 2020 by Leave a Comment
In what will be another fantastic Footy Almanac/Odd Friday Lunch on Feb 21, Jake Niall, Chief Footy writer at The Age, is the special guest speaker. Further details here.
AFLW Round 2 – Carlton v Collingwood: Magpies blitz Blues to confirm 2020 revamp.
February 17, 2020 by 1 Comment
Sean Mortell went along to the city’s biggest sporting rivalry, Carlton v Collingwood, a clash that has only just begun to fire up in the AFLW as it has done in the men’s comp for over a century.
AFLW Round 2 – Adelaide v St. Kilda: Saints just miss out against Crows
February 17, 2020 by 4 Comments
One of the new teams on the block in 2020, the Saints have impressed with their style, despite failing to register a win in the opening two rounds – Braham Dabscheck on their latest game against the reigning premiers, Adelaide.
A Perfume Bottle from 1882
February 17, 2020 by 10 Comments
Anna Pavlou was awed by a little urn, as many are when they see it for the first time.
Almanac Music: Tamworth 2020 – From Little Things Big Things Grow
February 16, 2020 by 10 Comments
A magic moment at Tamworth for Andrew Starkie, as Kev Carmody and others join Paul Kelly in a moving rendition of “From Little Things, Big Things Grow”.
AFLW: The first 100 games
February 16, 2020 by 6 Comments
The milestone of the first 100 games played of AFLW footy has just been reached. Gigs reflects upon some of the facts and figures of this accomplishment.
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