Andrew Starkie looks at the football odyssey of Tom Boyd, from number one draft pick to retirement at age 23.
Fearless 2019 Round 9: Footy is a week to weak proposition – anything can happen
May 22, 2019 by Leave a Comment
If you want a concise wrap-up of AFL round 9 events, Fearless is your man.
Plenty of horses and beer at Casterton but where are the kelpies?
May 22, 2019 by 5 Comments
Roger Lowrey heads to the home of the kelpie, Casterton, by the Glenelg River where the famous jumps course features fences which are actually alive and growing. He meets locals and visitors all united in the love of a punt and an ale on Cup day.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 9 Review; Round 10 Preview
May 21, 2019 by 1 Comment
Cam Hooke provides a definitive review of Collingwood’s round 9 clash (including some wonderful statistical analysis) before looking forward to their blockbuster round 10 match against Sydney.
Round 9 – Collingwood v St Kilda: Shades of 2010
May 21, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Sean Mortell attended the MCG on Saturday afternoon to see his Pies square off against St Kilda. The result left him pondering the glory days of 2010.
A student’s tribute to Bob Hawke
May 21, 2019 by 2 Comments
Sean Mortell is a first year university student – doing journalism. He discusses how the public memory of Bob Hawke has informed his understanding of him. [Very interesting to see what is strongest in the public memory – Ed]
Round 9 – North Melbourne v Sydney: How impressive are our young cygnets!
May 21, 2019 by 12 Comments
The young Swans are beginning to make an impact on the Sydney team, and Jan Courtin is very happy about this as her report of the Round 9 match between the Roos and Swans at Blundstone Arena indicates.
Round 9 – Geelong v Western Bulldogs: Wiser with Time; Dad, Uncle James and Tom Hawkins
May 20, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Anna Pavlou, her dad, Tom Hawkins, and a Coke, are just a small part of a day at the footy as Anna’s report shows.
Onya, Tom!
May 20, 2019 by 3 Comments
Earl O’Neill offers his thoughts about Tom Boyd’s recent retirement.
Round 9 – Collingwood v St Kilda: Floreat Pica Society report from Steve Fahey
May 20, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Steve Fahey reports for The Floreat Pica Society about Collingwood’s stylish excellence with their victory over the Saints in their Round 9 clash.
Round 9 – Essendon v Fremantle: Election Footy
May 19, 2019 by Leave a Comment
At the very least, Caspar McLeod was able to enjoy one winner on Saturday
Round 9 – Collingwood v St Kilda: Yoshi Curse Established?
May 19, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Yoshi works on developing his footy skills but his Saints are letting him down.
RIP Hawkie – The Punter’s Pal
May 17, 2019 by 14 Comments
Bob Hawke was the greatest Australian of Peter Baulderstone’s lifetime. He reminisces about Canberra politics in the 1980’s and the great man’s love of sport and people. Hawke’s prodigious achievements and his all too human failings made most Australians fall in love with him. (Share your memories of Hawke the man, politician and sports lover – Ed.)
Everyday Obituaries: Brendan ‘Bourkie’ Bourke
May 17, 2019 by 4 Comments
Bourkie, one of life’s great characters, died a few weeks ago. His funeral was a magnificent tribute to his rich life. This is PJ Brangan’s eulogy introduced by John Harms.
Round 9 – Sal’s Preview: Taking a good hard look at themselves
May 17, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli has gone the way of most tipsters – with the home teams. Is there an upset in there somewhere? [Please, someone, argue the case for an underdog.]
Haiku Bob – Round 8: moments that linger
May 17, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Haiku Bob recreates the tension of an unexpectedly close day at the footy.
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