Almanac Art: Out came the Sherrin

April 25, 2019 by 4 Comments

Susan Sutton was a finalist in the Gallipoli Prize 2015. Here is her entry, with the artist’s notes.

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ANZAC Day 1980

April 17, 2018 by 14 Comments

While modern ANZAC Day football may mean a clash between the Dons and the Pies, Glen recalls his first ANZAC Day at the footy in 1980 watching his Cats win in a thriller over the Hawks and expresses what the day means to his family.

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Round 5 – Richmond v Melbourne: Twenty-Two Tigerish Tigers Tigerishly Tigering

April 28, 2017 by 7 Comments

Along with 85,000 supporters, Jack Banister watches his beloved (and undefeated) Tigers take on the gallant Demons.

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Round 5 – Essendon v Collingwood: Father-son bonding day at the `G (Number 24)

April 28, 2017 by Leave a Comment

For the 24th Rod Oaten and son saw Essendon play Collingwood. The Dons, says Rod, were easily the better side.

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ANZAC Eve: Tigers and Dees

April 24, 2014 by 4 Comments

This is a classic Australian Story from Chris Daley. [Makes you realise the interconnectedness of people, sport, war]

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