Joe Moore watches the Swans knock over the Pies with an old mate.
Round 20 – Essendon v Adelaide: A Bradman win at Etihad by the Crows
August 17, 2015 by 65 Comments
Blacks, Greys and the Bombers are blue. Rulebook covers the Crows’ biggest ever win in Melbourne and imparts a couple of blows to the AFL and everyone’s favourite coach while he’s at it.
Not for this old Bomber.
August 16, 2015 by 3 Comments
In his eighth decade, Rod Oaten was not anticipating this. If his club had a keener sense of right and wrong it would have acted differently he argues. The Essendon players are not the only ones caught in sadness.
VAFA – Old Brighton v Fitzroy
August 16, 2015 by 1 Comment
Phil Hill follows the Roy Boys to Beach Oval as they take on Old Brighton
The Women’s Ashes 2015 – Only Test: Australia set it up; knock it down
August 15, 2015 by 7 Comments
The Australian Women’s cricket team is presently in England, playing for the Ashes. Their only Test match ended last night, with a big win to the Aussies and David Wilson summaries the match, with links to audio and visual snippets from Canterbury.
Round 19 – St Kilda v Fremantle: Devotion comes in many forms
August 15, 2015 by 1 Comment
The match was forgettable for Yvette Wroby, but the cast of characters — masters of Tai Chi and Legends footy and cheer squad organising, a family featured in the Age five years back, a dedicated supporter who sees the game in her own way — quite memorable.
Junior Almanac – Footy Days (“My Country” added verse)
August 14, 2015 by 5 Comments
10 year-old Oakleigh State School student Abby Lennon from Brisbane’s inner-west has penned an extra verse for Dorothea Mackellar’s classic “My Country.” It has a decidedly sporting flavour.
Fitzroy Rotary Pick One – update after round 19
August 14, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Eleven tipsters still remain. Click through for this week’s state of play.
Almanac Rugby – The Forgotten story of Steve Merrick: Rugby Union’s last amateur (first published in The Guardian)
August 14, 2015 by 1 Comment
An outstanding yarn from Patrick Skene ahead of Saturday’s Bledisloe Cup decider against the All-Blacks at Eden Park on Steve Merrick, Rugby Union’s last amateur. The story of how a coal miner from the Hunter Valley turned down SANZAR and World Rugby Corporation megabucks and went back to the pits.
Round 20 Preview – Saturday’s Alright for Footy – but which one?
August 14, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli previews and gives his tips for Round 20, in a round which is important because its getting tight for the top 4 and the 8. Sal also asks the question, if it’s so tight, where are the fans?
Can Collingwood win a premiership with their young list in the next five years? Part Four: Coach and Final conclusion
August 14, 2015 by 2 Comments
Nicholas D’Urbano’s series on Collingwood’s premiership hopes over the next 5 years concludes, with analysing the coach and giving a final conclusion on whether Collingwood can win a flag in the next 5 years.
Almanac Racing – Getting better!
August 13, 2015 by 22 Comments
It’s a teaser Saturday for those whose underperforming footy side is driving them to the racing section of the sports pages. While black type races are back on the card, don’t get too excited just yet advises Crio. Keeping your wagering powder dry and paying attention now, will pay dividends in the weeks ahead.
Who shot Mr Burns?
August 13, 2015 by 3 Comments
In the wake of the Ashes disaster, it is time to lay the blame on somebody or something. Selectors? Batsmen? Or both?
August 1985: Three footy heads walk into a disco
August 13, 2015 by 18 Comments
Phil Dimitriadis is reminded of his first experience at a disco when his daughter and her friends take a ‘Fancy’ to some of the music from 1985.
Trivia Night Fundraiser: La Trobe University Sport and A Positive Move Foundation.
August 13, 2015 by Leave a Comment
If you’re in Melbourne and you like the odd Trivia Night, La Trobe University are holding a PhD scholarship fundraiser. Mark Williams and Chris Anstey will be guests at the event, with plenty of prize giveaways and other shenanigans.
Round 19 – Collingwood v Carlton: Haiku Bob – the other half
August 13, 2015 by 2 Comments
Haiku Bob on the Pies victory at a half empty MCG
Footys4all – Footys4all at Bulleen Templestowe Junior Football Club
August 13, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The Footys4all mission was recently given a generous boost thanks to the kids, staff and the families of the Bulleen Templestowe Bullants Junior Footy Club.
Round 19 – GWS v Essendon: Game Plan Broken. Please fix?
August 13, 2015 by 2 Comments
Bombers fan Sam wonders whether it’s his TV signal or Essendon’s game plan that’s not working. Probably the latter…
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