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Balcony Banter Round 22 – Melbourne v Sydney: No Demon spark tonight

Demon fan Lynda Carroll has seen the best of times, and the worst of times. She’s not calling Friday night the worst, but it sure wasn’t great.

Balcony Banter Round 21 – Richmond v Carlton: I wish I had a river

Despite the horrendous conditions, Joe De Petro braved the elements for his winning Tigers.

Balcony Banter Round 20 – Melbourne v Richmond: A fresh outlook on an old tradition

There’s no place Michael Allan would rather be on the weekend than amongst the crowd on the MCG members’ balcony..

Balcony Banter Round 19 – Collingwood v Richmond: Lighting up a rainy night

Dave Campbell was worried by the Tigers’ pre-game favouritism. Those worries were soon alleviated.

Balcony Banter – Round 18 Geelong v Hawthorn: Puppy Love

MCC member and die-hard Hawk Grant Fraser took in Liam Shiel’s 200th game at the ‘G’ and was happy to see Hawthorn’s win over the Cats. Are the Hawks still a chance for the finals?

Balcony Banter – Round 18 Richmond v Port: A tale of (footy in) two cities

Greg Sheehan and his friends had big plans for the Tassie Guys Footy Trip. But the best laid plans don’t always work out.

Balcony Banter Round 17 – Richmond v GWS: Winter Days

Almanac regular Joe De Petro saw his Tigers take on the Giants at the MCG on a dreary winter’s afternoon.

Balcony Banter Round 16 – Essendon v Sydney: Dour Dons do enough

Almanacker and MCC member Rod Oaten saw his Bombers claw past the Swans in a dour struggle.

Balcony Banter Round 16 – Carlton v Melbourne: A comeback too far

Bluebagger David Southgate saw both comedy and tragedy in Sunday’s game.

Balcony Banter – Women’s football: Annabel Brebner

Anna Pavlou talks to Annabel Brebner, chair of the MCC affiliated women’s club now competing in its second season in the VAFA.

Balcony Banter Round 12 – Collingwood v Melbourne: On the slide

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.

Balcony Banter Round 10 – Richmond v Essendon: From Darwin to Dreamtime

It’s a long way from Darwin to the MCG, especially for your first game of footy. Read about the adventures of two young Tiger fans at the Dreamtime game.

Balcony Banter Round 10 – Richmond v Essendon: Tapestry

MCC member Joe De Petro explains why footy is such a rich tapestry to him. Read his report of the The Dreamtime Clash between Richmond and Essendon.

Balcony Banter – 1972 Grand Final: Gatecrashing history

How did Paul Walsh end up joining the Carlton victory lap after the 1972 Grand Final? Find out by reading his Balcony Banter story.

Balcony Banter – Round 22 1996: Two into one don’t go…

The recent Melbourne v Hawthorn clash took MCC member Chris Vogt back to the famous ‘Merger Match’ of 1996.

Balcony Banter Round 7 – Melbourne v Hawthorn: Keep your eye on the Red, Blue and Pink

Demon fan Joseph Ryan was just glad he could attend the Pink Lady Game with his mum.

Balcony Banter Round 6 – Essendon v Collingwood: Observing (almost) 25 years of ANZAC Day at the ‘G

Andrew Fithall and the Anzac Day game go back a long way. He was pleased to share the occasion once more with family. And not too disappointed when the Pies snuck home.

Balcony Banter Round 6 – Richmond v Melbourne: A time to reflect as tribes come together

Kaye De Petro (who has Almanac connections you may discern) is more history buff than footy fan. But Anzac Eve was still a memorable occasion.

Balcony Banter Round 5 – Hawthorn v Geelong: An Easter Monday for the Cats believers

Anna Pavlou was moved to verse by events on Easter Monday. You can read her MCC Balcony Banter piece here.

Balcony Banter Round 4 – Brisbane v Essendon: Bomber Blitz

Rod Oaten was happy to see his Bombers put in a dynamic first half against the Lions, then dig in to resist a comeback before unleashing the Anthony McDonald-Yipungwuti show.