Andrew Starkie takes his daughter to her first ever game of footy. A win – over a rival premiership aspirant no less – as well as the father-daughter bonding makes the day just a little bit too good as Andrew explains… [Maybe Linda should be getting the 3 votes here Starks? – Ed]
Dudley Street Doggies – Them’s The Breaks
August 27, 2015 by 21 Comments
A great start to your Thursday morning from Swish Schwerdt with Clem’s story. Down for the count after round six, a Doggies stalwart recovers in time to see his ‘Bullydogs’ launch a red-hot tilt at September success.
Round 21 – Adelaide v Brisbane: Unintended consequences
August 27, 2015 by 10 Comments
Dave Brown may not necessarily be a fan of the AFL and what it has come to represent, but he does love the Adelaide Oval and Eddie Betts. A lot! Dave takes the family to see Blighty’s statute, the Crows and manages to nab seven consecutive general admission tickets in one fell swoop. Good times.
Footys4all – Footys heading to Fiji and Maningrida
August 27, 2015 by Leave a Comment
It is not everyday that you meet a man who has travelled all the way from an overseas country to pick up a donation of AFL Footys4all Ross Faulkner Footballs to take back to his homeland of Fiji! It was great to meet you and thanks for spreading the Australian rules ‘gospel’ and [Read more]
An Under 9s Coach
August 27, 2015 by 3 Comments
If character is essential to success in footy and life, then current Adelaide coach Scott Camporeale is ahead of the pack. Less than 24 hours after despatching the Brisbane Lions at Adelaide Oval, Peter Argent’s camera found the former Carlton champion and 2000 All-Australian calling the shots at an Under 9s match in suburban Adelaide.
Round 22 – Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: round 22 preview
August 27, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Like the rest of the Magpie army, Cam Hooke found last week’s loss to Richmond a little too much to bear. Nevertheless, the Pies front up against Geelong on Friday night and Cam is looking for a better effort than their round 21 offering.
Round 21 St Kilda v Geelong: On good terms with ourselves … not quite…
August 27, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Most people would be familiar with Dropsy (dropping stuff) and Lostsy (“my glasses: I can’t find my glasses!”) but after Saturday night’s St Kilda v Geelong Cats draw at the Docklands, Stephen Alomes adds Confusey to the mix.
Haiku Bob – Round 21 – disembodied
August 27, 2015 by 1 Comment
Muddy paths and cold, empty seats. The Magpies’ season ending loss to Richmond leaves Haiku Bob despondent.
AFL Fans Association: Diehards demand more grand final tickets
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A statement from the AFL Fans Association calling on the League to increase its ticket allocation for members of the competing clubs.
It’s not easy being green
August 26, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Really interesting piece from an umpire’s perspective. [Excellent expose of the notion that umpires have identity, something which mainstream discourse tends to deny them – JTH]
Round 21 – Gold Coast Suns v Essendon: Family Time
August 26, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The post-Hird era at Essendon dawns with a narrow loss to the Suns. Andrew Else contemplates how he’ll explain the Bombers’ fall from grace in the years to come to his own son. [And mazel tov on the new arrival to the household! – Ed]
Volleys, Blundstones and Thongs: Life in the Shoe-Wearing States
August 26, 2015 by 41 Comments
In praise of thongs, the [time honoured-Ed] Dunlop Volleys and Blundstones. Mickey Randall salutes three Australian icons.
Shawry & Schneids: Like Ships Passing in the Night
August 26, 2015 by 12 Comments
On the verge of their retirement, Joe Moore shows his respect for two of his favourite Swans premiership players.
Perth Reclink Community Cup
August 26, 2015 by 2 Comments
A highlight of the community sporting calendar in Melbourne and Sydney, the annual Reclink Community Cup is local footy at its most irreverent. This weekend is the inaugural Perth Reclink Community Cup and we’d love to see you at Bassendean this coming Sunday!
Round 21 – Carlton v Melbourne: Consolation
August 26, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Peter Fuller nails the ‘match-day experience’ for the rank and file Carlton supporter in 2015, while wondering how much his grandkids will be able to extract from Rick Milne’s descendants for Peter’s complete set of Carlton Wooden Spoon Year Membership cards?
Almanac Music: Gonna Be A Lovely Day
August 26, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Melbourne Mass Gospel Choir have a concert on September 13. Here are the details.
Essendon 2015 List Review- Part 2 Midfielders/ Ruckmen
August 26, 2015 by 3 Comments
After looking at Essendon’s defence in part one of his Essendon season review, Nick Weidmann casts an analytical eye over the Bombers on-ball brigade in part two. What will the Dons in-coming coach have to work with?
Crio’s Q? – It takes all types
August 26, 2015 by 11 Comments
This week’s Q is asking what players might been overlooked by the “Committees”. Who never got a shot but might have been a gun (or at least fun)?…from more serious nominations like Gerard Healy to fascinators such as Jacko (or future proposals – Bob Murphy anyone?)
Round 21 – Collingwood v Richmond: Albatross
August 26, 2015 by 6 Comments
Callum O’Connor has never enjoyed a Richmond victory (or is that Vickery?) less than he did last Saturday. Hard to believe, until you find out who lobbed next to him at half time.
Why this Ashes series was a disappointment (not just the result)
August 26, 2015 by 4 Comments
Jeremy Hill on why he believes that not just the result, but the whole Ashes series was a disappointment.
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