Almanac Teams: North and South

July 14, 2018 by 5 Comments

North and South.  Polar opposites.  Literally.  But not necessarily figuratively. Over time, South went north and North went south but along the way, there seems to be an inordinate amount of players who represented both clubs.  Hence, here is a team of players who played at least one VFL/AFL game at both North Melbourne and South Melbourne/Sydney. 

Remembering Hafey’s Heroes

August 13, 2015 by 9 Comments

Collingwood under Tom Hafey produced some of the most memorable footy – and players – in the club’s illustrious history. While the ultimate prize eluded Hafey’s Heroes, Jeff Dowsing revisits his childhood and recalls some fond memories of the late 70s when’T-shirt Tommy’ was at the helm of his beloved Woodsmen.

Craig Davis and David Bridie: an unlikely combination? Or not?

August 9, 2015 by

Steve Fahey’s piece on Craig Davis reminded me of the time Craig contacted me (in 2011) about David Bridie’s masterful song The Deserters, the film clip for which is also outstanding. Here’s that little article. [Do yourself a favour – JTH]

Another ex-footballer doing great things for the community: Craig Davis

August 9, 2015 by Leave a Comment

Craig Davis has been a tremendous character of Australian football and has gone on to do a lot of things in the community – especially in Sydney where he has been involved in tertiary education and university sport, and also now with Youth Off the Streets. Steve Fahey gives us some background and invites Sydney-siders to support YOTS by getting along to their fund-raising dinner.

Higher than 58: A Brownlow medalist

May 25, 2012 by 3 Comments

Replacement jumper number 85 – Harry Taylor Dependable Geelong key defender Harry Taylor, who has worn the number 7 guernsey with distinction since his debut in round 2, 2008, wore a very unusual number 85 replacement jumper in Geelong’s big win over Melbourne at the MCG in round 19, 2008.  Taylor was under heavy fire [Read more]