Are we becoming too precious as a society? Wrapping our kids in cotton-wool? Jakson Clark poses these questions and more.
Boys Don’t Cry – Central Juniors 1974 (Warning: Contains Traces of Laceup)
July 10, 2014 by 7 Comments
After a 1974 incident that lead him to tears, Mark ‘Swish’ Schwerdt vowed he would never fiddle a team sheet. He’s kept that vow.
AFL Round 16 – GWS v Adelaide: Day trippers
July 9, 2014 by 3 Comments
It’s a day-trip to Sydney for Canberra’s John Warhurst and Peter Crossing as they have an interest in the fortunes of both teams.
AFL Round 16 – North Melbourne v Hawthorn: Go for the throat
July 9, 2014 by 4 Comments
Rob Chanter doesn’t know what to make of North Melbourne at the moment. Is he pro Brad Scott or one of the Anti-Scottists? Ask him at the end of the season.
Rules? What rules?
July 9, 2014 by 19 Comments
When Almanackers write about their childhood football experiences, Peter Cresswell gets jealous. He gets jealous because he didn’t have any. Our Kiwi scribe has plenty of adulthood footballing experiences though.
World Cup 2014 – Brazil v Germany: ‘Tell’em They’re Dreamin’!’
July 9, 2014 by 4 Comments
It was not a good vibe for the Brazilians who were at nines and elevens (sixes and sevens, only worse) at the back, writes Gregor Lewis.
AFL Round 16 – West Coast v Sydney: Where were you?
July 9, 2014 by 4 Comments
The rivalry continues, albeit in a slog at Subiaco. Joe Moore watches from the other side of the continent.
A day in the life of the back pocket player
July 9, 2014 by 3 Comments
Mick Gwyther shares memories of freezing winter days on the footy field in the Gippsland of his youth.
World Cup 2014: Brazil collapses at the feet of dominant Germany
July 9, 2014 by 11 Comments
Tom Riordan describes the German semi-final slaughter of the host nation Brazil.
A Ramble to Gil McLachlan
July 8, 2014 by 1 Comment
Matt Watson thinks that Gil is a silly German sausage. He also doesn’t have to stay up late on Friday nights anymore.
Homage to di Stefano
July 8, 2014 by 4 Comments
Alfredo di Stefano, the complete footballer, is dead at 88. Writer and historian Roy Hay celebrates his football life.
AFL Round 16 – Port Adelaide v Essendon: Never Tear Us Apart
July 8, 2014 by 2 Comments
Andrew Else relishes the Bombers win over Port Adelaide. He reckons Kenny Hinkley has more to worry about now than the Adelaide Oval soundtrack.
AFL Round 16 – Gold Coast v Collingwood: Persistently Profligate Pies Eclipsed by Suns
July 8, 2014 by 2 Comments
When is too much Collingwood never enough? When they lose (unbiased opinion – Ed.) Steve Fahey pens a longer, more Collingwood-centric view for the Floreat Pica Society of Saturday night’s game on the Gold Coast.
The Last Backyard Soccer Match
July 8, 2014 by 11 Comments
Delightful memoir lamenting the passing of time, and change. And remembering the great times. Of Smokie Dawson’s family backyard soccer.
AFL Round 16 – Fearless Review: Plasterers on notice! Clarko’s back in the box.
July 8, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Fearless gives his thumbnail sketch of Round 16.
Nallei Jerring – My Footy Story: Kirsty Gosling
July 8, 2014 by 3 Comments
Kirsty Gosling was one of the young participants in last year’s Nallei Jerring at the Western Bulldogs. This is her footy story. Go Tiges!
Nallei Jerring – My Footy Story: John Harms
July 8, 2014 by 1 Comment
John Harms has always loved footy – from when he was a little kid. This is his footy story.
Nallei Jerring – My Footy Story: Can a Kangaroo become a Bulldog?
July 8, 2014 by 1 Comment
Kelly Johnson has been a Roo-girl all her life so when she came to work at the Western Bulldogs she faced a big dilemma – and a Mum who made her feelings very clear.
[This is part of the My Footy Story series for Nallei Jerring (the Koorie Youth Program) at the Western Bulldogs – Ed]
AFL Round 16 – GWS v Adelaide: Too big, too strong, too good
July 8, 2014 by 2 Comments
GWS sees a young, small side out-everything-ed by their more experienced Adelaide opponent.
The Biggest Losers: The full cast list of the EFC drugs issue and who has lost the most (and least) throughout
July 7, 2014 by 26 Comments
Sean Curtain surveys the “winners and losers” from the Essendon Drugs Scandal. Cast your own votes for “Heroes and Villains”.
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