The (farewell) gift that, until yesterday at least, keeps on giving. Part 5 of Sean Curtain’s Tullamarine eavesdropping.
Overheard at Essendon Part 5: Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word (or, When are you going to pay for the gift!)
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WAFL Round 21: WAFL shuffle continues
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Les Everett reviews Round 21 of the WAFL as it produced some unusual ladder movement, with Claremont moving into the 5 and East Perth slipping down to 3.
So who do I barrack for now?
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Rod Oaten has kept us up to date about how an old Dons supporter has been feeling over the last three seasons. Here is his latest instalment, penned yesterday.
Almanac Rugby League – The courageous journey of Ian Roberts (first published in The Guardian Australia).
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Your Almanac for the Train: A fantastic profile of Rugby League trailblazer Ian Roberts, the code’s first openly gay player by Patrick Skene
Round 20 – Sydney v Collingwood: I’m just wild about Harry
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Road Trip. Family Bracher head up the Hume to see their Swans (and especially Harry Cunningham), and trudge with a win under their belt. [Super expose of the family car sojourn with references to many places you’ll know – JTH]
Northern FL: Cougars Secure Finals Position With Impressive Win Over Montmorency
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It’s finals time for Northcote Park after a breakthrough win over Montmorency, reports Stephen Marson.
Mark Pennings’ Origins of Australian Football Vol 3
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LAUNCH TOMORROW. Vol 3 of Mark Pennings early history of Australian football follows on from his first two critically-acclaimed books. This volume is being launched at the MCC Library at 1pm on Aug 20. All welcome.
And how are Essendon people (and others) feeling about James Hird’s resignation this afternoon?
August 18, 2015 by 22 Comments
Your thoughts?
Going to the Footy at Manuka (a.k.a StarTrack Oval, but only on game day)
August 18, 2015 by 2 Comments
For the uninitiated; Bruce Kennedy supplies you with this handy cheat-sheet of what to expect when breaking your maiden status at Manuka for AFL footy. It’s not exactly glowing in praise, but proof that local knowledge goes a long way.
Round 20 – Geelong v Hawthorn: Hawks too good for the Cats
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Jeremy Hill is used to the feeling of trepidation when facing Geelong. This time, he enjoys the full Hawthorn show; ageing stars and all.
Jim Stynes statue: the photo, the conversation
August 18, 2015 by 3 Comments
A statue, a conversation with 9-year-old Harry; observations and photograph thanks to Sasha Lennon.
Round 20 – Western Bulldogs v Melbourne: Keg’s birthday
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Keg brings out his Melbourne jumpers spanning the decades (“various hues of blue and sponsorship”). And Terry Chapman squeezes into one, Are they getting smaller? [Happy birthday Keg – Ed].
Old buggers’ footy: To the Punt Road end
August 18, 2015 by 25 Comments
It’s never too late. Dips O’Donnell plays a proper game of footy on the MCG (before the North v Melbourne match). Here’s how it came about and how it unfolded. [Classic – JTH]
VAFA – Old Brighton v Fitzroy: A Funeral, a Baptism, Ergodic Subsystems and Schadenfreude
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How did the Roys lose that one? Lively and entertaining speculation from King George III in the finest tradition of the columnist who assumes the freedom to weave anything in. [Very entertaining – JTH]
Round 20 – Brisbane v Carlton: Wooden Spoon, No Tanks!
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Donal Wilson’s Lions are off the bottom of the ladder. Here’s why.
Round 20 – Cam Hooke’s Collingwood life: Starting Pre-season 2016
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Cam Hooke shares the Black & White view from Round 20, with observations from around the grounds. (Dogs v Dees: “What was interesting was the openness of the access to goal – unlike our routinely highly congested Forward Line.”) It’s time to build towards 2016.
49 questions on a Tuesday
August 18, 2015 by 17 Comments
How many cabs in New York city? How many questions can a Tuesday carry? Footy, cricket, life… Got any answers?
Round 20 – Sydney v Collingwood: A different experience
August 18, 2015 by 1 Comment
John Ramsdale took up the Floreat Pica Society duties this week, driving up to the SCG. As for all Collingwood players, it was his very first visit to the old ground. [Great observations of the road trip, the game and the footy environment – Ed].
Crio’s Q? – look…it’s important!
August 18, 2015 by 2 Comments
Footy games not enough to excite your interest? Let’s have more bells and whistles. We used to milk Mother’s Day in the Juniors, but the AFL reckon too much is barely enough.
AFL Round 20 – Port Adelaide v Greater Western Sydney: The Cap’s Off
August 17, 2015 by 16 Comments
Dan Hansen settles back to celebrate. Not just a Port Adelaide win, but the arrival of Dexter Dan Hansen into the world. (Congrats from all Almanackers. Well played Mrs H – Ed)
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