Chris Dubrow reckons that with a little more elbow grease, GWS is close to transforming from a write-off to a turbo-charged beauty. Love the car analogy.
Round 4 – St Kilda v Carlton: Footy in Aoteaora, Anzac Day 2015
April 26, 2015 by 6 Comments
Glen traveled to Wellington and provides a reflection on ANZAC day and the Saints v Carlton match (nice touch naming the medals).
Stories from Prison – ICC World Cup Semi-Final: New Zealand v South Africa
April 26, 2015 by 17 Comments
A unique perspective from a new correspondent “The Inside Man” who graphically describes the experience of four Kiwi prisoners watching the gripping ICC World Cup semi final at Eden Park from an Australian Jail. We all meet as equals on the sporting field.
South: Footy Days at Primary School
April 26, 2015 by 9 Comments
Philby takes us down memory lane as he reminisces about his childhood in South Australia and how footy played a huge part in it.
Round 4 – Richmond v Melbourne: Hogan’s Heroes
April 25, 2015 by 3 Comments
Cold matter-of-fact analysis from young Tigers’ fan Paddy Grindlay (who writes like a dream).
Recognising Those Who Served
April 25, 2015 by 2 Comments
Tasmania’s North West Football League has paid tribute to the men who enlisted to fight for their country. Nigel Tapp briefly shares with us their stories.
Sit Down Next to Me
April 24, 2015 by 4 Comments
Sainter Tom Greenaway reviews the fall and rise and fall of his team. How do they stack up against the Blues, Magpies and Hawks now and for the future?
Almanac Event – Friday May 1: A chat with David Fyfe and others. All welcome.
April 24, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Come and join the fun on Friday May 1. Nat Fyfe’s father David, the original Peter from Peterborough and a few more will be there for a chat. Read on for more info.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: ANZAC Day – The Big One
April 24, 2015 by 1 Comment
From the nation’s capitol, Dr Hooke is primed for the ANZAC Day clash against the old foe, Essendon.
Round 4 Preview – Statistics, Lies and R-E-S-P-E-C-T
April 24, 2015 by 1 Comment
Sal Ciardulli previews a ripper Round 4 in the AFL and celebrates his Whitefriars first win the ammos last week.
Remembering Dennis Jacob
April 24, 2015 by 4 Comments
On the eve of the 100th anniversary of Anzac Day, Nigel Tapp relates the amazing story of Tasmanian soldier Dennis “Den” Jacob.
Round 3 – Hawthorn v Western Bulldogs: As Good As It Gets
April 23, 2015 by 5 Comments
Armin Richter urges all Hawks fans to savour the current line-up. He reckons it is almost as good as it gets!
VAFA – St Kevins v Fitzroy: A Candle For Floydie
April 23, 2015 by 1 Comment
Hopefully, the Roys have played the best two teams in the opening two rounds. Phil Hill, on the verge of a trip abroad, reports and Fitzroy’s difficult start to the season in the VAFA’s Premier B.
A Missing Part of a Bigger Picture
April 23, 2015 by 7 Comments
A timely reminder from Roy Hay of Soccer’s contribution to Australian servicemen on the front-lines; the Australian soccer team’s trip to the Independence Day tournament in Saigon. Sappers sweeping the pitch for land-mines, the Viet Cong watching from the sidelines and Diggers on guard duty with orders to shoot anyone who stops on their bicycle outside the Aussie barracks. A neglected chapter of the sport and service narrative we remember on ANZAC Day.
Crio’s Racing – fields and forecast point to the Gold Coast
April 23, 2015 by 12 Comments
Form guides and play money at the ready, Crio takes a look at the weekend’s thoroughbred racing. This Saturday: get out the shorts and t-shirts punters, we’re off to the Gold Coast Turf Club
Round 3 – Adelaide v Melbourne: Still Top Spot
April 23, 2015 by 4 Comments
Young Aidan Hammond gets a bit of shock as the Dees take the game right up to his Adelaide Crows on Saturday.
Man and nature
April 23, 2015 by 3 Comments
“Like a friend seldom seen, changes to its appearance are duly noted”… Mark Tresize on the natural beauty of the You Yangs.
Round 3 – Geelong v Gold Coast: When the supposedly crumbling Cat Empire overcame King Rodney and his Knights of the Oval Table
April 23, 2015 by 6 Comments
With Kardinia Castle under siege from the marauding Suns, the Black Knight Cats, losing limbs but refusing to fall, declare, “NONE SHALL PASS.” Paul Spinks, your metaphor game is strong.
FIDA footy film wins two awards
April 23, 2015 by 2 Comments
Mark Hellinger and Jesse Maskell have won the People’s Choice and Cultural Diversity awards at the 2015 Setting Sun Short Film Festival. Their film Road To Glory tells the story of the Williamstown Seagulls FIDA Football Club in the lead up to their thrilling 2014 premiership. The club plays in a league for footballers with [Read more]
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