Earl O`Neill takes in some Round 1 AFLW action at his local. His GWS Toranas lost but Earl sees nothing but positives for the national women`s competition.
Almanac Soccer – A-League 1,000: The Ban Edition
February 9, 2017 by Leave a Comment
1,000-ish words, thoughts and musings on round 19 of the A-League which starts in Sydney on Thursday evening when the unbeaten Sky Blues FC host the Nix before it concludes in the Harbour City on Sunday. Perth also host the defending champion second franchise from Melbourne in the W-League decider. Sydney FC v Wellington [Read more]
Alamanac Golf: Golf Capital – Garcia salutes, Matsuyama masters Phoenix (and playoff) again
February 9, 2017 by 2 Comments
Hamish Neal’s comprehensive survey of top level golf around the globe. There’s some Tiger, some Asia, some Australian success, the Vic tour (PGA and Open), some pro-celeb and some PGA Tour.
AFLW Round 1 – Western Bulldogs v Fremantle: Hot night west of the city
February 9, 2017 by 1 Comment
The Western Bulldogs proved far too good for Fremantle in the opening round of the AFLW and Alan Stewart has it covered.
AFLW Round 1- Western Bulldogs v Fremantle: Waiting Time Is Over
February 9, 2017 by 4 Comments
Alex Docherty makes a memorable trip from the South Eastern suburbs to the Whitten Oval to witness the historic Round 1 AFLW clash between the Bulldogs and Dockers.
AFLW Round 1 – Melbourne v Brisbane Lions: Drowned on and off the field
February 8, 2017 by 5 Comments
Yvette Wroby got her friends together for a possible Melbourne win in the rain-effected match against Brisbane.
Almanac (Local) Cricket: In search of lost Clifton Hillers
February 8, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Andrew Gigs Gigacz has become part of the furniture at Clifton Hill CC and is helping track down some lost players in time for the 50th anniversary celebrations at the Fitzroy Town Hall on Feb 18. If you know any of thses cricketers please leave a comment here, or contact Gigs, or the club. And book for the event!
Women’s footy: Thank you
February 8, 2017 by 6 Comments
E.R is very grateful for the exposure and acceptance that women’s football is finally receiving in 2017 and what it means for his daughters.
Almanac Racing – Winx Ready for Barrier Again
February 8, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Farrisgarrison with the latest on Winx, “no ordinary racehorse”
AFLW Round 1 – Melbourne v Brisbane: Dees v Lions v the weather
February 8, 2017 by 1 Comment
Trucker Slim watched the tough battle in the rain between Melbourne and Brisbane.
Blind, Deaf and Clueless: Chuckers, Part Two
February 8, 2017 by 3 Comments
Are you an idiot? Take Phil Hill’s chucking test and find out.
AFLW Round 1 – Western Bulldogs v Fremantle: Falc-dogs bite and Falc-dogs roar
February 8, 2017 by 3 Comments
David Jacobson left the Bullies’ scarf behind, but not his Darebin Falcons training top, on Saturday night. He explains why, capturing the emotion of the evening.
AFLW Round 1 – Melbourne v Brisbane: First Impressions
February 8, 2017 by 1 Comment
“I’m not sure I can ever remember a time where I have been so proud of my code. I just want to ruffle its hair and pinch its cheeks I’m so damned proud”. So says Jamie Simmons, despite the vagaries of Cranbourne.
Girl footy – Don’t You Dare Laugh
February 8, 2017 by 7 Comments
The success of the weekend has Matt Watson reaching back to his primary school days and his involvement with girls’ footy.
It’s a New Dawn
February 7, 2017 by 7 Comments
Neil Anderson takes a look back at the decades of watching rival football teams success while his Bulldogs suffered. All making the 2016 premiership all the more sweeter.
Women’s Footy – and their breasts
February 7, 2017 by 15 Comments
Jan Courtin has a team to follow in the women’s national footy league. She was impressed with the footy. She has been impressed with the support from all quarters. She does have a gripe or tow about some understandings – as she points out.
Ed’s note: This is not click-bait. The author, Jan Courtin, wrote the title.
AFLW Round 1 – Carlton v Collingwood: And so it begins
February 7, 2017 by 1 Comment
Gill reflects on the perfect night for the first AFLW match, and pontificates on what could be the defining feature of female football.
AFLW Round 1 – Carlton v Collingwood: Changing the game
February 7, 2017 by 13 Comments
Die-hard Bulldogs fan Kate O’Halloran shares her excitement over women in football – just don’t tell her the game isn’t political.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Season 2017 underway
February 7, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke is back with all things Collingwood for the faithful: reviews, previews, links, speculation… [Comprehensive. Welcome back for 2017, Cam – Ed].
Almanac Women’s Footy History: On the margins of the good oval
February 7, 2017 by 2 Comments
As we know the story of women’s football is more than the ‘Overnight success’ of the Friday night first match between Carlton and Collingwood.
In this article historian Stephen Alomes looks at the struggles to build women’s football primarily in recent years. It focuses on the period from the formation of the Victorian Women’s Football League in 1981. It also places women’s football in the context of Oz social values, from traditional views of women’s role to contemporary change, and has the voices of players.
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