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Round 23 – Geelong v Gold Coast: Giving Up?
August 27, 2018 by 3 Comments
There was a point earlier in the season when Anna Pavlou had almost resigned herself to the Cats not playing finals. It’s a different story now.
Round 23 – Sydney v Hawthorn: A loss, but our 20th finals series in 23 years awaits!
August 26, 2018 by 7 Comments
One thing Jan Courtin knows for sure, despite this loss, and with a couple of their stars back, they’ll be fighting in true Bloods spirit to do whatever is needed, at home or away, to carry the Swans onto victory.
VAFA Premier C – Fitzroy v PEGS: We had the close one
August 26, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Freeway traffic and footy. Phil Hill combines the two in this report.
Round 23 – Richmond v Western Bulldogs: Big week in Canberra, big day at the MCG.
August 26, 2018 by 1 Comment
After a tumultuous week in his home town, John Baker sits down to watch a cracking game between his Tiges and the Dogs. He is reminded of George Megalogenis’s new book about how Richmond saved Australia.
Round 23 – Port Adelaide v Essendon: Port’s season ends with a whimper. How the weight of success can sometimes harm not help a club.
August 25, 2018 by 2 Comments
Port Adelaide’s fall from grace in season 2018 reached a new low last night in Adelaide as Essendon, a side who also won’t be competing for flag glory this year, gave Port a lesson in hard work and team football according to Chris Michaels.
Almanac Football: 1993 Revisited
August 24, 2018 by 9 Comments
Stainless takes a fascinating trip down memory lane as he recalls the 1993 AFL season. [With a nod to the Brettig-Collins-Gill podcast – Ed]
Almanac Art: ‘The Art of Football’ exhibition – opening night review
August 24, 2018 by 2 Comments
Kasey Symons was honoured to be at the opening night of ‘The Art of Football’ in Mildura, the latest exhibition featuring works of footy art curated by Bob Utber.
The Pooncarie Letter: Mr Wrap Returns
August 24, 2018 by 7 Comments
Mr Wrap returns off the long run to support the traditions of the great game and flay the jellyfish from Jellymont House.
Round 23- Sal’s preview: And now the end is near….
August 24, 2018 by Leave a Comment
The curtain is about to fall on the last round of the Home and Away season as Sal presents his thoughts for the upcoming games.
VAFA Premier C – Williamstown CYMS: What We Deserve
August 24, 2018 by 3 Comments
With one round remaining in C Section, Williamstown CYMS will play Fitzroy on Saturday week for the right to ascend to B Grade. Who “deserves” it? Who “deserves” anything?
A six year old’s Saturday in August
August 24, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Fatherhood and the joy of a footy loving, (and cricket loving) six year old son as expressed by Edward Olsen.
Round 22 – Carlton v Western Bulldogs: Bulldogs (eventually) vanquish the Blues
August 23, 2018 by 4 Comments
After another disappointing Carlton performance, Peter Fuller is trying to be optimistic for the future as Season 2018 comes to a close for his Blues this weekend.
Round 22 – St Kilda v Hawthorn: My Passion and Hardwork Influencing Sainters
August 23, 2018 by 5 Comments
Bears and Dingoes make guest appearances in this passion-fueled Saints post by Yoshi.
Almanac Cricket – Basil D’Oliveira: 50 years ago
August 23, 2018 by 7 Comments
Glen! takes us back 50 years in cricket history to the lead up to England’s 1968 tour of South Africa and what it meant for South African born Basil D’Oliveira whose cricket career was severely impacted under apartheid.
Beginnings and Endings
August 23, 2018 by 6 Comments
Some recent sad news from a family friend has given Andrew Starkie a chance to reflect on the relationships he has to people he loves and the beginnings and endings we all face in life.
Fearless: Footy always gives us something to think about
August 23, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Fearless considers some of the key issues in footy at the moment.
Almanac Golf – Golf Capital: 59 for Snedeker’s Wyndham title, double playoffs and how to re-boot Monday Night Golf
August 23, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Hamish Neal looks at the latest in the world of golf including Brandt Snedeker’s 59 and the forthcoming FedEx Cup.
In Praise of Mud
August 22, 2018 by 8 Comments
Dave Brown reports on a muddy late season away game of U/10s at Elizabeth’s Argana Park, the Eagles’ home of no grass roots footy. The kids loved it.
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