A bus full of joy tooling down the O-Bahn – that was the scene on the way to Paradise (and beyond) for Dave Brown and son after the SANFL Grand Final.
Bulldogs fans can only dream of ‘tomozz’
September 24, 2014 by 20 Comments
It’s the night before the 2017 Grand Final and The Bulldog Tragician is too excited and nervous to sleep. Buoyed by the 2014 VFL Premiership, Kerrie Soraghan imagines a red, white and blue AFL Grand Final Day three years hence.
Crio’s Q: Which is the better prep for a life in elite professional sport?
September 24, 2014 by 4 Comments
Crio makes a statement! But there’s a question in there as well as he looks at the career of Matt Priddis and compares it with those TAC players on the pathway. [And he offers his hearty congrats to Matt Priddis – Ed]
Brownlow Fashion 2014
September 23, 2014 by 8 Comments
Bling, beading and everything in between Duchess Danni has Brownlow Fashion 2014 covered.
Everyday Obituaries: Old Mate Allan Way
September 23, 2014 by 13 Comments
Allan Way loved life. This is P. Flynn’s eulogy of a great character.
[Wonderful tribute of a ripper bloke from a dear friend – Ed]
AFL Preliminary Final – Sydney v North Melbourne: up against the Extra$
September 23, 2014 by 8 Comments
‘I hoped for something to ease the angst that filled the garage. My heart was yammering.’ In his man-cave with his mates, Matt Watson endures the Roos prelim-final loss to the Swans.
VFL Grand Final: Footscray v Box Hill
September 23, 2014 by 5 Comments
Despite Rod Oaten’s views of the Docklands Stadium, the VFL Grand Final went right down to the wire. Interested to hear his thoughts on the best players on the day and the much anticipated return of Cyril Rioli.
Who gets the new ball: Seasick Steve, Derek and The Dominos, Chad Morgan, or The Big Lebowski?
September 23, 2014 by 9 Comments
It is Grand Prix weekend in Singapore but family emergencies intervene so Mickey Randall is contemplating his musical education.
Melbourne Uni Blacks Win VAFA Premier Division Title for First Time in 40 Years
September 23, 2014 by 2 Comments
Quietly jubilant, The Black Hack writes a delightful report of the VAFA Premier Division Grand Final.
Invented Sports – Episode 47 – Squarsh
September 23, 2014 by 11 Comments
A sport designed for lads by lads: squarsh.
Season Review: Geelong
September 23, 2014 by 4 Comments
An extensive, thorough review of the Cats players from David Fordyce. Interested to hear Cats fans’ thoughts.
SANFL Grand Final – Norwood v Port Adelaide: The Greatest Win of All
September 23, 2014 by 256 Comments
Longtime Redlegs fan Malcolm ‘Rulebook’ Ashwood rates Norwood’s triumph in Sunday’s SANFL Grand Final the greatest of all his club’s premierships. Though he admits to missing their 1887, 1888 and 1889 flag wins.
Matt Priddis: Last Man Standing
September 23, 2014 by 15 Comments
Peter Baulderstone pays tribute to the 2014 Brownlow Medallist Matt Priddis. A triumph for footballers over athletes; work rate over talent; durability over the spectacular; and humility over ego and macho.
What’s in a name? Plenty if you barrack for Footscray
September 22, 2014 by 10 Comments
Neil Anderson was there as Footscray won the VFL flag. It’s been a long time coming, but Footscray are again VFL Premiers in 2014.
Grand Final Week
September 22, 2014 by 1 Comment
JTH on some of the festivities from the prelims to the Brownlow to the Grand Final
Almanac International Footy: Finals Fever in Port Moresby
September 22, 2014 by 2 Comments
Our man in Moresby, Smokey Raitman, tells the story of the finals series in the Papua New Guinea AFL comp. The local entertainment, fierce rivalries and tribal customs make for a great yarn.
AFL Preliminary Final – Hawthorn v Port Adelaide: X for the unknown and treasure
September 22, 2014 by 2 Comments
Alan Stewart has his lucky meal prior to the game, and wonders why his Hawks struggle so much with Preliminary Finals.
AFL Preliminary Final – Hawthorn v Port Adelaide: “Sometimes you kick. Sometimes you get kicked.”
September 21, 2014 by 5 Comments
Stainless Steele is impressed by Port Adelaide’s approach to the game and is convinced they are no one-hit wonder.
WAFL Grand Final – Glory glory Subiaco
September 21, 2014 by 6 Comments
Les Everett tells how heart, commitment and wet weather got outsiders Subiaco Lions home over the East Perth Eagles/Royals in the WAFL Grand Final.
Old (woollen) footy jumpers: You grow into it
September 21, 2014 by 3 Comments
“It is clear to all in the cubicle that I intend to wear this jumper home. I intend to wear it until it wears out. This is my team, my home town and so the adults talk about something and somehow we get home with me still inside the garment,” writes Ross Mueller of this fine jumper now passed on to his son Henry.
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