John Green is thinking about day two of the Anzac campaign and is shaken back to the moment by the bounce of the footy which starts a fierce contest. With Melbourne players injured, and the Tiges rallying, his boys secure a hard-fought win.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Pies weekends are getting worse (oh dear!)
April 26, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The latest installment in Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life brings all the latest on the AFL, Magpies Netball, and the VFL. Get involved in the comment section!
Almanac Baseball: To The Third Decimal Point
April 26, 2017 by 1 Comment
Brian the Ruminator continues his introduction to the joys of Major League Baseball. Professional sport is increasingly a world of KPI’s and stats. Brian ruminates on the important numbers in the MLB.
Round 5 – Sydney v GWS: Did I just hear John Longmire yelp?
April 26, 2017 by 3 Comments
Hot off the heels of a thrilling Paw Patrol show, Dan Hansen introduced a Frenchman to the wonderful world of AFL, some interesting Aussie rules and a star player named Lance ‘Buddy’ Francois.
The ANZAC Day “tradition”
April 26, 2017 by 14 Comments
An insightful argument for breaking the tradition of the Essendon-Collingwood ANZAC Day match from Stainless.
VAFA Premier B – Fitzroy v Peninsula: Back at Brunswick Street
April 26, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Rod Oaten wandered over to Brunswick Street Oval – one of his favourite places in the world – to see the Royboys take on Peninsula in what turned out to be an entertaining encounter.
The Game Day Experience – what exactly is it?
April 26, 2017 by 4 Comments
The game day experience is many things to many people. Let’s try and keep it accessible to everyone says Tony Robb.
ANZAC Day: Game or Meatloaf?
April 26, 2017 by 4 Comments
Dave H faces a dilemma about ANZAC Day football; do we gather to watch the game, or to become part of a spectacle?
Round 4 – Adelaide v Essendon: Crows Score 9 Goals In The First Quarter
April 26, 2017 by 3 Comments
Young Lachie is enjoying his Crows games so far this season, especially the hot drinks with his dad.
Round 5 – Essendon v Collingwood: ANZAC Day 2017
April 26, 2017 by 1 Comment
Lyn Campbell-Anderson caught snippets of the game while working to meet a client deadline. She applies her expertise to help navigate Collingwood through their current tsunami.
Almanac Rugby League – Five Metre Gap: NRL Round 8, 2017
April 26, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Hamish Neal gives us this week’s NRL review of Round 8.
Round 5 – Western Bulldogs v Brisbane: How much is enough
April 26, 2017 by 2 Comments
A classic observation typifies this super piece from Damien O’Mahoney: “The game itself was like a You Am I gig from the early days. At the start I thought they might have turned up a bit too drunk to play. But the finish was mighty, everyone chipping in and working off each other to play like champions.”
Round 5 – Richmond v Melbourne: The Conversion of S.Jordan
April 26, 2017 by 3 Comments
P. Grindlay and co survive a ticketing blunder to give one of their mates his first look at footy in “this magnificent city”.
Book Launch: ‘Siren’s Call’ by Yvette Wroby (May 11)
April 26, 2017 by 1 Comment
Yvette Wroby invites you to the launch (party) of her first book ‘Siren’s Call’ on Thursday May 11th 6.30-10.30. Read more here.
VAFA Premier B – Fitzroy v Peninsula: Category 5 El Nino shipwrecks Pirates
April 25, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The Roys are 2-0 and their most observant fan (King) George! III puts it all in historical perspective.
Round 5 – Hawthorn v West Coast Eagles: Cyril’s Bag of Tricks
April 24, 2017 by 1 Comment
The eye goes to Cyril, especially on Sunday afternoon when he put on (another) spectacular show.
Robert Murphy and your inner Bob Marley
April 24, 2017 by 14 Comments
Brenno is thrilled for the artist who is Bob Murphy and reflects on what makes the gliding half back such a pleasure to watch, and to follow. [Welcome Brenno – JTH]
Bob Lawless – ANZAC Day Tribute
April 24, 2017 by 5 Comments
Martin Croker has put together a powerful tribute to his Great Uncle Robert Leslie Lawless, a Lance Corporal who was killed in France on 22 April 2017.
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