Mic Rees sees a moving tribute to legendary Coburg stalwart Ian Liversidge before watching his Port Melbourne side taken on the locals. His visit to Coburg City Oval takes him back to one of the VFA’s memorable grand finals- when Port came back from oblivion to snatch victory against Coburg in1980. [Super evocation of past and present – JTH]
VWFL Division 1 Semi Finals: There’s a Bear in There
September 6, 2016 by 10 Comments
Finals are different. Dips on VWFL Division 1, skill, effort and the shifty shadow of luck.
AFL Round 21 – North Melbourne v Western Bulldogs: September dance
August 19, 2014 by 5 Comments
Look out; Andrew Starkie is polishing up his dance shoes at Coburg City Oval. No lurking around the edges of the dance floor this year.
AFL Round 10 – Geelong v North Melbourne: Rollin’, rollin’, rollin’
May 27, 2014 by 3 Comments
As Burkie enters his seventh decade of Catdom, he looks back on the history between the combatants of the first ever night game down at Kardinia Park. Lovers of 50s TV, did your favourite get a mention?
The Huddle (where footy’s soul lives)
September 4, 2013 by 12 Comments
Instinctively, we’re drawn towards the centre circle, pock-marked with studs. I love the centre of footy or cricket grounds for their vastness, quiet, freedom and possibility. I love wide wings and deep pockets that allow our player to roam, sweep and show their skills.
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