A moving account presented by Sean Mortell tells of the “cowardly one punch” and a family’s committed effort to combat this totally unacceptable behaviour after their son was tragically killed in such an incident.
Round 16 – Hawthorn v Collingwood: A horrible night’s footy
July 9, 2019 by Leave a Comment
A hard day in the Under19s hopefully was to be off set by a Pies win that night, but it was not to be for Sean Mortell as he reports.
Rosie and Me: Geelong Cats Open Training
July 9, 2019 by 1 Comment
Keen Cat Anna Pavlou lingers longer than she expected at Kardinia Park watching her beloved Cats train, and meets Rosie as she explains.
Round 16 – GWS v Brisbane Lions: Worth the Drive
July 9, 2019 by 2 Comments
It was a long drive from Canberra to Sydney for William Westerman to watch his Brisbane team take on GWS In their Round 16 clash but it was well worth the effort as his report explains.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – Round 16: That was not enjoyable! – Round 17 preview
July 9, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Been a tough few weeks for Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life as the True Believers wonder what the future holds for their team.
Rare Book Week – Rare Sports Books and Ephemera (Wednesday July 10th)
July 8, 2019 by Leave a Comment
The MCC Library’s Rare Book Week is in full swing – coming up on Wednesday (July 10th) is a panel discussion all about books and other items collected by the panelists, who include Gideon Haigh and Rusty Jackson. [This is a public event – you do not need to be an MCC member to attend. You just need to book. Ed.]
Round 16 – Essendon v Sydney: Memory and perspective
July 8, 2019 by 4 Comments
Mathilde de Hauteclocque takes a moment to look back, within and outwards at her team, her city, her memories large and small… A perspective on which she gained through her friendship with an artist and colleague of Koori heritage; she reflects on this during NAIDOC Week.
Round 16 – Essendon v Sydney: A rare loss to Essendon
July 8, 2019 by 6 Comments
A circumspect Jan Courtin reports after her Swannies suffered a rare defeat at the hands of the Bombers.
Round 16 – Hawthorn v Collingwood (Floreat Pica Society)
July 8, 2019 by 2 Comments
Frank Taylor has penned this week’s report for FPS, an unfortunate loss against a foe he has plenty of respect for.
Round 16 – Western Bulldogs v Geelong (and others): The sweep of Season 2019
July 8, 2019 by 11 Comments
John Harms was worried about the Dogs game – and the Dogs were too good. What is going on at Geelong? And while we’re at it, at Collingwood? And who is on the march to September? [The wisdom of more than one weekend preferred – Ed.]
Almanac Football History: An ordinary meeting of the VFA in 1892
July 8, 2019 by 3 Comments
And you thought behavioural awareness officers were extreme…
Stab Punt Jim Johnson dug up this relic from the 1890s: a report of a general meeting of the VFA. Read on to see how the conduct of uncouth spectators was tackled in the 19th Century!
MCC Event – Rare Book Week: Roy Hay’s book launch (July 8)
July 8, 2019 by Leave a Comment
The launch of Roy Hay’s book on Aboriginal footy in the nineteenth century is on Monday July 8 (today). Hear Roy with Greg De Moore. This is past of the MCC’s Rare Book Week. Bookings essential.
Round 16 – Gold Coast Suns v Richmond: The Tigerland Theme Park
July 7, 2019 by 2 Comments
It was a Tiger Wonderland up on the Gold Coast for Richmond fans as their team put on a percentage boosting display against the hapless Suns in their Round 16 match.
Round 16 – Essendon v Sydney: a pretty forgettable game at the “G”
July 7, 2019 by 1 Comment
Tragic Don Rod Oaten was not overly impressed by the standard of the Essendon v Sydney Round 16 clash at the MCG but his Bombers managed to get up, and that’s what counts!
Round 16 – Essendon v Sydney: Revenge is a dish best served close
July 6, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Caspar McLeod can’t lose when his two favourite footy teams play one another! And, his Bombers had a great win over his Swans in their Round 16 clash at the MCG.
Almanac Teams: A Team of Footy Franks
July 6, 2019 by 30 Comments
Phil Dimitriadis continues his run of Funny Teams, this time with a Team of Franks. What do you call a collection of Franks?
Round 16 – Taking Care of Business: Sal’s preview and tips
July 5, 2019 by 2 Comments
Sal Ciardulli presents his thoughts and tips for the Round 16 matches this weekend.
Almanac Golf – Golf Returns to its Roots: The Irish Open at Lahinch
July 4, 2019 by 5 Comments
Peter Baulderstone celebrates the Irish Open golf starting tonight on the rugged Lahinch links in the South West. Golf as god intended on emerald green fairways amid towering dunes along the Atlantic shore. The history of Lahinch is generous, tragic and wonderful. As with all things Irish.
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