The Olympics are just around the corner so Steve Fahey invites us to the Lakeside Stadium this Saturday, or to watch on live-stream, as current world and Olympic champions, and potential champions compete in this internationally recognised track and field event.
NAB Challenge – Carlton vs Essendon: B Jet
March 2, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Yoshi takes some time out at work to give his view on the Bombers win over the Blues and the efforts of ex Saint Brendon Goddard.
The Ozymandias Cup: Carlton v Essendon
March 2, 2016 by 17 Comments
John Butler finds visiting Princes Park rather like a trip to the Parthenon where a sense of the old gods remain, but alas, it was hard for him to ignore the rubble on what was an enjoyable afternoon for inspecting the ruins.
Is Tripping Still Reportable? Some 90s Footy Cards
March 2, 2016 by 26 Comments
Now that the shed is cleaned, Swish turns his attention to his stack of trading cards from the (g)olden days of the 90s, only to find the designs heavily influenced by the 60s.
The Magic of the Cup-Round 1 (Backpackers FC)
March 2, 2016 by 3 Comments
Dennis Gedling starts his FFA Cup trainspotting expedition with a trip to Backpackers FC. Will they (and Dennis) go all the way?
The trouble with treating citizens as consumers
March 1, 2016 by 22 Comments
David Wilson says strange things happen when we treat citizens as consumers. In sport, life.
Footy Almanac rejection – a writing career in crisis
March 1, 2016 by Leave a Comment
da mcdonnell senses a stitch-up in the removal of his work from the Almanac website.
NAB Challenge | Geelong v Collingwood: A lot to like for both teams
March 1, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke reckons this practice match showed promising signs for both teams. Though it’s good to be on the right side of the scoreboard.
NAB Challenge | Carlton v Essendon: Like old times
March 1, 2016 by 4 Comments
For the first time in 20 years, Rod Oaten heard disgruntled Carlton supporters passing the front gate on Sunday. He liked it.
NAB Challenge | Geelong v Collingwood: Cash, queues and an 11-goal quarter
March 1, 2016 by 12 Comments
Luke Reynolds was there for “Collingwood visiting for a NAB Challenge game… the biggest thing to happen in G-Town since the Belmont K-Mart became open for 24 hours a day.”
Almanac Bowls: Rolling along
February 29, 2016 by 3 Comments
Griffo gets excited by the growth opportunities in Lawn Bowls
Almanac Weekend Rewind – Leap Year edition
February 29, 2016 by 4 Comments
All the weekend scores and results you may have missed
In memory of Elfie
February 28, 2016 by 4 Comments
End-of-life conversations can be difficult. Yvette Wroby shares thoughts and words from a memorial speech she made for her recently departed mother, Elfie. [Our condolences Yvette – Ed].
Richo: Richmond personified, for better or for worse
February 28, 2016 by 3 Comments
He may have retired in 2009 but Richo is still the key to understanding the Richmond Football Club according to Alex Darling
Shanahan, Lawry and the breaking of the drought
February 27, 2016 by 42 Comments
First published here in 2011, this is Mic Rees’ piece on the famous 1965/66 Victorian District cricket Grand Final.
50th Anniversary Reunion of 65/66 District Cricket Final
February 27, 2016 by 1 Comment
An amazing scorecard in the 1965/66 Victorian District Cricket Final with Phantom scoring a double ton to help win the game for Northcote. Essendon would have been quietly confident posting 9d/514…from Keiran Croker
Thoughts on a couple of Sports.
February 26, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Friday night musings on professional sport by David G
Fox Footy Banter … blah blah!
Insight or trivial banter. Commentary of Fox Footy could do with a bit of a lift and Dermie, you’re in the spotlight.