When is an apparent problem not really a problem? Zaacman ruminates over Geelong’s unhappy relationship with the Bye in recent seasons in the lead-up to this week’s clash with Port. His September plans may well hinge on the result, if history is anything to go by.
What you won’t read in the BAO training manual
June 20, 2019 by 4 Comments
What does it mean to be ‘safe’ at the footy? Stainless wanders through his personal history as a spectator to ponder ‘what now constitutes acceptable fan behaviour’ and the place of the BAO. Interesting thoughts here about ‘quality control v individual responsibility’.
Almanac Golf: Golf Capital – Gary wins, Brooks loses but Brooke wins again
June 20, 2019 by 3 Comments
In his extensive weekly coverage of world golf, Hamish Neal makes an interesting observation about the relative standings of US Open winner Gary Woodland and former major winners Dustin Johnson and Justin Thomas.
Haiku Bob – Round 12: the odds
June 20, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Haiku Bob appreciates the nuances of light and ponders the odds in his take on Round 12.
Balcony Banter – Women’s football: Annabel Brebner
June 20, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Anna Pavlou talks to Annabel Brebner, chair of the MCC affiliated women’s club now competing in its second season in the VAFA.
Round 13 – Essendon v Hawthorn: At The Footy With Glenda: A Diary of a Dedicated fan
June 19, 2019 by 15 Comments
Another side of the debate on crowd behaviour. Trevor Blainey was looking forward to another night at the footy with cousin Glenda. It didn’t go entirely to plan, despite the Bombers’ win.
Balcony Banter Round 12 – Collingwood v Melbourne: On the slide
June 19, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Graphic artist Alan Rose was inspired by the Big Freeze and Melbourne’s current predicament when he came up with a Max Gawn caricature whilst travelling to the Queen’s Birthday game.
2019 Cricket World Cup – Australia v Sri Lanka: Not pretty, but it does the trick
June 18, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Australia continued their World Cup campaign with another imperfect win against Sri Lanka, as Sean Mortell details the problems the Aussies need to fix if they are to go deep into the tournament
Almanac Footy History – Supporters’ Tribute to a Bloods Legend
June 18, 2019 by 4 Comments
Swans tragic, Jan Courtin relives a special day with Peter Bedford, as supporters pay tribute to a Swans great.
Almanac Footy History – Henry Young: Champion Geelong footballer 1890-1910
June 18, 2019 by 5 Comments
Henry Young, Geelong Champion, 1890-1910, in words and picture as produced by artist, DJ Williams, represents an absorbing and informative account of Young’s footballing life.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – Round 14 Preview
June 18, 2019 by 1 Comment
For the True believers, Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life previews the Pies Round 14 match against the Bulldogs.
Hey Charger!
June 17, 2019 by 18 Comments
Earl O’Neill reports about the development of his favourite Australian car, the Valiant E49 Charger, as his story explains. What is your favourite car?
2019 Cricket World Cup – Australia v Pakistan: Battling hard, doing enough
June 17, 2019 by 1 Comment
The mecurial Pakistanis have been hard to pick and Australia caught them on a middling day writes Sean Mortell.
1974 SANFL Grand Final – Glenelg v Sturt: Whelan In The Years
June 17, 2019 by 19 Comments
Swish Schwerdt continues his series reviewing great SANFL games, Footy Budget and all, this time it’s the 1974 Grand Final between Glenelg and Sturt.
Round 13 – Gold Coast v St. Kilda: After being shanghaied in Shanghai, Saints go to town against Suns in Sunny Townsville; well, it wasn’t quite like that!
June 16, 2019 by 1 Comment
Much to Braham Dabscheck’s chagrin, the Saints remain consistently inconsistent, except for their inability to score from a set shot. Still somehow that was enough on Saturday.
Round 13 – Essendon v Hawthorn: I wouldn’t have had it any other way.
June 16, 2019 by 3 Comments
On a rainy night, Caspar McLeod heads to Marvel to catch up with a Hawthorn-supporting classmate. He’s a lot more lively about things than she becomes.
An identity for us all
Phil Dimitriadis has a satirical look at identity at AFL matches and how it may affect where like minded supporters may sit. The Hipster Terrace, or perhaps The Tattooed and Toothless Terrace, where will you sit?