Fremantle Dockers had a topsy turvy sort of week with the bad Derby loss to West Coast but managed to re-sign Fyfe for a few years. Round 18 of the WAFL also took place as finals draw closer.
Almanac Rugby League – Five Metre Gap: Women’s Interstate Challenge + NRL Round 20, 2017
July 24, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Hamish Neal covers the latest in rugby league including Round 20 of the NRL and the Women’s Interstate Challenge.
Round 18 – Western Bulldogs v Gold Coast: Thoughts on some fun in the sun
July 24, 2017 by 1 Comment
Mick Jeffrey has taken a novel approach to this piece, using a game of word association to add some flair to a game that lacked in that department.
Haiku Bob – Round 18 – the aftertaste
July 24, 2017 by 1 Comment
Still time for Collingwood? Haiku Bob ponders the question.
Round 18 – Sydney v St Kilda: So Proud! And to think I could have been a Saint!
July 24, 2017 by 4 Comments
Did you know that Swan-supporting Jan Courtin could have been a Saint?
SANFL Round 14 – Norwood v Adelaide: Redlegs knock off Crows in a subdued composed performance
July 23, 2017 by 30 Comments
The Redlegs take another step towards finals footy against the Crows reserves down at the Parade.
AFL 1997 – Twenty Years On: Melbourne Demons (16th)
July 23, 2017 by 13 Comments
The Dees were dismal in 1997. Does this look like the list of a sixteenth placed team? Let us know who you recognise or who you’d forgotten.
Round 18 – Sydney v St Kilda: Sinclair’s Moment
July 23, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The Swans comfortably accounted for St Kilda; Daniel Saunders reckons the top four is a possibility.
VAFA – Premier B: Fitzroy v Oblates of Mary Immaculate
July 23, 2017 by 4 Comments
Phil Hill calls on his knowledge of Greek mythology to report on the Fitzroy ammos.
Local Footy: The Coaching Caper Rolls On
July 22, 2017 by Leave a Comment
It’s been a tough year for coach Mick Jeffrey, but you just have to keep at it and work through the frustrations.
The Week – Hamstring Weather is Here
July 22, 2017 by 1 Comment
Jack Banister’s week is pyjama-less. And his hockey team really needs a win.
AFL 1997 – Twenty Years On: Introduction and The Coaches
July 21, 2017 by 8 Comments
Can 1997 really be two decades ago? Apparently so, as Swish introduces this pictorial series covering the coaches and players from the 1997 AFL season.
Round 18 Preview – Keeping it all in the family
July 21, 2017 by 1 Comment
Footy is getting tense as teams battle out for a finals spot. It doesn’t get any better than tonight’s blockbuster (possible Grand Final preview) clash between Adelaide and Geelong.
The Pies’ most memorable games against the Eagles
July 21, 2017 by 4 Comments
Steve Fahey continues his occasional series of the Pies’ most memorable games against opposition clubs. This time it’s not all wins as some famous games ended in other results.
Almanac Racing
July 20, 2017 by 4 Comments
Crio’s our punting pundit but he’s conceded the golf will have his TV attention and some footy games may be attended.
Comment for the races as an option – “Prefer others”
AFLM Round 17 – St Kilda v Essendon: When all is said and done
July 20, 2017 by 7 Comments
ABBA and Yvette Wroby’s extended family help her through a tough footy week, as well as the loss of her beloved Uncle Marcel. Her drafted grand-daughter Sienna and many Saints stories help lift her spirit. It’s the people in our lives who matter most and help heal the footy bruises.
Round 17 – Carlton v Western Bulldogs: Dogs not done yet… still got a trick or two up their long sleeves
July 20, 2017 by 5 Comments
The Western Bulldogs got the job done against Carlton on a cold arvo. It wasn’t an impressive performance but their finals chances are still alive.
Round 17 – GWS v Sydney: There and not there
July 20, 2017 by 12 Comments
I’m not sure Mathilde de Hauteclocque is entitled to sit in the House of Reps but her impact comes from the keyboard anyway. Here she describes the green shoots of genuine rivalry in Football Sydney on a night to satisfy the senses and sensibilities, French and otherwise.
Pick One Winner Comp 2017 Going Into Round 18
July 20, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The Rotary Club “Pick One Winner Competition” competition continues into Round 18 of the AFL season.
Emma Quayle: A Giant Success
July 20, 2017 by 5 Comments
Deakin student Marnie Cohen interviewed GWS recruiter and former Age journalist Emma Quayle about her journey in footy. [This is a truly fascinating interview – MNQ].
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