Craig Davis has been a tremendous character of Australian football and has gone on to do a lot of things in the community – especially in Sydney where he has been involved in tertiary education and university sport, and also now with Youth Off the Streets. Steve Fahey gives us some background and invites Sydney-siders to support YOTS by getting along to their fund-raising dinner.
Another ex-footballer doing great things for the community: Craig Davis
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Book launch: James Coventry’s Time and Space
August 9, 2015 by 1 Comment
James Coventry with some thoughts on changes in the laws on the game. [His book Time and Space is being launched in Melbourne on Aug 14 – All welcome – details in this post]
Round 19 – Adelaide v Richmond: I wasn’t there, officer
August 8, 2015 by 7 Comments
John Green recalls his last trip to Adelaide and is very glad he didn’t go this time as his Tiges have a shocker.
From the US to Australia: My story of playing footy abroad
August 8, 2015 by 3 Comments
There’s always a novel way to recruit a footballer. Terence Brasch III explains how he came to run out for Dimboola in the Wimmera League.
Claims of AFL conspiracy should concern us all
August 7, 2015 by 6 Comments
Lynden Albiston is concerned for all footy fans, after Richard Colless revealed some comments made to him by Mike Fitzpatrick about the recruitment of Lance Franklin to Sydney at the end of 2013.
Round 18 – Richmond v Hawthorn: Once in a blue moon
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After a big win against the Hawks, which consolidated the Tigers as final participants, Tigers fan Chris Daley is keeping a lid on it.
37 reasons to say #IStandWithAdam
August 7, 2015 by 2 Comments
Sydney Malakellis gives 37 reasons to say why he stands by Adam Goodes.
Looking After a Mate’s Bat
August 7, 2015 by 24 Comments
Matt and Russ remember their departed Oak Park mate, Jason “Jabba” Ball. (Beautiful – Ed.)
The Ashes 2015 – Fourth Test, Day 1: One crowded hour (and a half)
August 7, 2015 by 19 Comments
Imagine a conversation by a couple of Australian spectators at Trent Bridge.
The Ashes………the tradition continues
August 7, 2015 by 17 Comments
Peter Baulderstone commemorates the death of Australian Test Cricket.
Round 18 – Port Adelaide v St Kilda: Journeys, long and short
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Yvette Wroby headed to Adelaide for the Port v St Kilda clash last weekend, and as always found a raft of new people and experiences to celebrate. And if you’ve ever wanted to learn how to sing ‘When the Saints Go Marching In’ in Swedish, Japanese AND in Punjabi, well, today, friends, is your lucky day.
A message from the Premier of South Australia
August 7, 2015 by 9 Comments
Dave Brown responds to the time zone debate in South Australia and considers the possibility that the state may be renamed Western Victoria.
Round 19 – Preview: Back to the footy
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Sal Ciardulli previews and gives his tips for Round 19.
A Goodes look to Kardinia Park
August 7, 2015 by 3 Comments
Ordered and clear discussion of the booing issue from Paul Spinks who tried to keep his head out of the papers and TV. [Very balanced – Ed]
Round 18 – Port Adelaide v St Kilda: The End of the 2015 Season for Yoshi
August 7, 2015 by 2 Comments
Yoshi’s explains how his year of watching football in 2015 came to a abrupt end while trying to watch his Saints play against Port Adelaide on Sunday afternoon. [I didn’t pick you as a firebrand, Yoshi – Ed]
The Ashes 2015 – Fourth Test, Day 1: This is supposed to be a Test Match
August 7, 2015 by 7 Comments
Wayne Ball steps up to the keyboard, grafting out a report under the most unfriendly of conditions. A real AR Border, SR Waugh kind of effort…
Fitzroy Rotary Pick One – Round 18 Update
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The field was sliced in half last week. 11 wise souls remain. A fair chance they would be better at selecting which balls to play at than the Australian cricket team. Click through for more details
The Ashes 2015 – Fourth Test: Analysis, Banter, Memoir
August 6, 2015 by 41 Comments
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