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.
2019 Cricket World Cup – Australia v India: Simply out-classed
June 15, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Australia faced their first set back in the 2019 Cricket World Cup against India last Sunday night. Sean Mortell wonders whether it was a necessary reality check.
Bye Round: Our future is looking extremely bright!
June 15, 2019 by 4 Comments
Jan Courtin continues her lifelong affair with the Swans as her recent report to the Sydney Swans site indicates.
WAFL – Round 9: Big Shark statement
June 15, 2019 by 1 Comment
What’s happening in the WAFL? Les Everett reviews all the Round 9 games and results to bring us up to date.
Round 12 – Sydney v West Coast: The shadow of Goodes on a sunny day
June 14, 2019 by 1 Comment
Ian Latham, together with old friends and new at the footy, celebrate a great win by their Swans over the Eagles in their Round 12 match at the SCG.
VAFA – Williamstown CYMS: A Great Reaches 200
June 14, 2019 by 4 Comments
In his long association with Williamstown CYMS FC, Smokie has seen many good footballers represent the club. Ben Gray, who plays his 200th match tomorrow, is one of the greatest.
The Odd Friday Lunch – Bryan Quirk: Friday 21st June @ 1.05pm, North Fitzroy Arms Hotel
June 14, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Another ripper lunch coming up! Bryan Quirk, former Carlton star, will be the guest speaker at The Odd Friday Lunch, Friday 21st June @ 1:05pm, at the North Fitzroy Arms Hotel, North Fitzroy.
Round 13 – Split round ends: Who’ll still be in the race to the eight?
June 13, 2019 by 2 Comments
Round 13 completes the AFL split round of footy and will determine which teams remain in the fight for a position in the final eight.
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?