With the ongoing discussion/debate on Tom Wills and the footy origins, Roy Hay has presented an important survey into the practice of history and the methods of historians. [A worthy read – Ed]
Women’s Footy – VFL: Cecilia McIntosh
May 12, 2016 by 1 Comment
Veteran Melbourne University defender Cecilia McIntosh on her long return to VFL following a knee reconstruction.
Almanac Music: Desiring and Joy in Lygon Street
May 12, 2016 by 14 Comments
A classic Melbourne moment came from nowhere.
Round 7 – Geelong v West Coast: Prostrate in Prachuap (as Pussies Pounce Eagles)
May 11, 2016 by 4 Comments
Recovering Plantar Fasciitis victim Paul Spinks injures his achilles while on location in Thailand following the Cats v Eagles game.
Round 7 – Gold Coast v Melbourne: Suns and Rain
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Joseph offers a Mother’s Day perspective, Footy or walking the Mother’s Day Classic in rain, research for Breast Cancer was the winner.
Round 7 – Collingwood v Carlton: It’s Not Unusual
May 11, 2016 by 10 Comments
Tony Robb channels his inner Tom Jones
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – Round 8 Preview
May 11, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Collingwood believers have been stretched to the limit in 2016, Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life Round 8 preview will help alleviate your concerns.
Fearless Round 7 – Mother’s Day preceded by a Super Six Games on Saturday. Good Thinking!
May 11, 2016 by 1 Comment
Fearless reviews Round 7 with Super Six Games on Saturday preceding Mother’s Day Sunday.
1986 – A Year With The Blacks Round 5: Wax. Crack. The Sack?
May 11, 2016 by 13 Comments
Gordon Agars, with help from Mike Gucci, reports on Round 5 1986 at the Blacks. Two A1 losses in a row and the rumblings have started, while the new Treasurer is having an impact.
Mason Cox – From US College Basketball to the AFL
May 11, 2016 by 1 Comment
Tony Samboras fills in some of the background to the Mason Cox story and the people behind Cox’s quick ascension to AFL ranks.
Unpalatable ‘Pies need new recipe
May 11, 2016 by 11 Comments
His beloved ‘Pies are decidedly unpalatable at present. So Jeff Dowsing assesses the ingredients and attempts to concoct a new recipe.
Round 7 – Sydney v Essendon: New Kid On The Block
May 10, 2016 by 4 Comments
You can forget the bubblegum pop of the late-80’s boy-band New Kids On The Block. Joe Moore says that his Swans have a new kid who looks to be here to stay.
Round 7 – Western Bulldogs v Adelaide: Retribution
May 10, 2016 by 7 Comments
Alex Docherty reckons the Dogs and Crows have a fierce history. This one, tight and emotional (” ‘BONTYYYYYYYY!!!!’ I get up off the couch and scream his name”), was “a fantastic game of footy. The Dogs are back.
Lethal Leigh’s reform: How twelve ancient Uni of Hobart footballers have influenced the direction of the AFL
May 10, 2016 by 7 Comments
A resolution from a North Fitzroy Arms lunch may have altered the direction of Australian football. [Never under-estimate the touring Tasmanians – JTH]
Frustrated Eddie: another snide remark about the Swans
May 10, 2016 by 13 Comments
Jan Courtin wonders to what Eddie McGuire is referring when he mentions Sydney’s “controversial recruits.”
Round 7 – Collingwood v Carlton: 5 stages of grief in a Smith St bar
May 10, 2016 by 18 Comments
Wearing t-shirts with wine stains, David Wilson’s characters take us through the 5 stages of Collingwood grief in a Smith St bar.
Round 7 – Fremantle v GWS: Love Hurts
May 10, 2016 by 2 Comments
As is customary, Josh Coales meets his Grandad for the Freo game. But now at 0-7, Josh thinks his Dockers are teaching him some life lessons [Happy Birthday Josh’s Mum – Ed].
Round 7 – St Kilda v North Melbourne: 300 Cheers for Drew Petrie
May 10, 2016 by 2 Comments
Years ago, Drew Petrie made an early impression on Rob Chanter (and son). And much like his footy career, D Petrie’s 300th game was a beauty.
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