We published earlier this year Michael Sexton’s interview with Footscray premiership defender Herb Henderson. With the Bulldogs advancing to the GF 2016, time to revisit this classic.
Talking and Discussing about Footy is more fun than Getting Money
September 24, 2016 by 4 Comments
Yoshi makes an excellent point about betting outlets and advertising on radio and TV when kids are listening and watching.
The Bulldog Tragician on Radio
September 24, 2016 by 1 Comment
Bulldog Targician Kerrie Soraghan and her sister (they are the Libber sisters) are driving to Sydney for tonight’s game.
Finals Week 2 – Hawthorn v Western Bulldogs: A Night To Remember
September 23, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Alex Docherty relives the night the Bulldogs bought the reigning champs crashing back to earth. This victory will be remembered the Docherty household for some time.
Finals Week 3 – Who wins and why?
September 23, 2016 by 25 Comments
And then there were four. Who will win these 2016 Preliminary finals?
State of the footy nation: time to address a few issues about good ordinary football at the second tier.
September 23, 2016 by 5 Comments
Terry Logozzo’s comment on Rulebook’s recent piece about second tier comps is worthy of being a post in its own right. So here it is.
Finals Week 3 – Preview: Sal predicting that Victoria is irrelevant
September 23, 2016 by 1 Comment
Sal’s predictions suggest the Sin City is the centre of the footy universe. But, Victorians need not be too perturbed, they’re racing at The Heath tomorrow.
50 Years On – The 1966 Footy Cards
September 23, 2016 by 8 Comments
Warwick Nolan discusses the 1966 Scanlen’s Footy Card series with a few interesting insights.
Almanac Laws of the Game: the best rule in the book
September 23, 2016 by 19 Comments
What’s the most obscure rule you’ve seen an umpire use? The weirdest thing on a footy field? Dave Brown has a couple of favourites
Almanac Rugby League – NRL Preliminary Final Preview: Cronulla v North Queensland
September 22, 2016 by 2 Comments
Preliminary Finals in the NRL and Paul Macadam is toey, his Sharks are seeking their first ever premiership and have a scratchy prelim finals record while the Cowboys, are defending their Flag. Promises to be a classic match, winner into the GF.
Tassie Footy: The Rainbows are the 2016 OSFA Premiers!
September 22, 2016 by 1 Comment
Another Tasmanian OSFA Grand Final match report, this time from Bill Eagle (or Bille Trethewie and friends) on how Tasmania University Football Club defeated Richmond in both seniors and reserves.
Finals Week 3 – Geelong v Sydney: Feline faith
September 22, 2016 by 1 Comment
There comes a time when your choice of Footy Club is questioned, Andrew Herscovitch shares the moment when his faith in Geelong was stretched.
Pick One Comp 2 Update Finals Week 3
September 22, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Rotary Tip One update: 10 on the Hawks, 4 on the Doggies, 12 on Sydney and 7 on the Crows.
The 2016 Jack Bissett Cup – Finals Week Two
September 22, 2016 by 4 Comments
Earl O’Neill with his Preliminary Final thoughts. Is he predicting an all-Sydney Grand Final?? Grist for the mill of eternity…
Almanac Golf: Golf Capital – Chun breaks major record, playoff finale time in Atlanta
September 22, 2016 by 2 Comments
Hamish Neal continues his weekly Golf summary with News, Opinions and player performance notes.
Finals Week 3 – GWS v Western Bulldogs: What the Western Bulldogs Mean To Me
September 22, 2016 by 9 Comments
Heading into this weeks Preliminary Final, Bulldog fan Marty Gleason reminisces on his team’s finals campaigns of the past few decades.
Tassie footy – Uni of Tasmania v Richmond: Rainbow Warriors
September 22, 2016 by 2 Comments
Daryl Sharpen (jnr) reports on the ammos from Hobart where the Uni of Tassie boys took on Richmond in both the seniors and the reserves, Great to have another sparkling account from the bard of New Norfolk. [Can string a sentence or two together – JTH]
SANFL Flashback: The Golden Men of Football ’82
September 22, 2016 by 20 Comments
Sit back, heat up a flapjack and enjoy this trip down memory lane with Mike Hugo.
Book Launch – The Origins of Australian Football: Victoria’s Early History Volume 4: Tough Times
September 22, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Join John Harms in conversation with Geoffrey Blainey and the author of this work, Mark Pennings. Thursday 22 September at the MCC Library. Details here.
Almanac Racing – Punters, keep your eye on, and off, the (foot)ball!
September 21, 2016 by 14 Comments
The footy feeding frenzy is not necessarily an excuse for overlooking the racing menu this weekend. I’ll forgive you Friday night – Moonee Valley needs good weather and strong fields to be an “action attraction” and it would take more than’s on offer to trump the MCG’s allure. But the unfamiliar timing of the other [Read more]
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