Old Dog is watching Essendon play the Crows and it gets him thinking about footy. He considers many things including a way of describing the ages of football.
Round 17 – Essendon v Adelaide: Growing Maturity
July 11, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Caspar McLeod is pleased with the growing maturity of the Bombers, given their convincing win over the Crows, but goal-kicking practice is sorely needed.
Round 13 – Essendon v Richmond: Dreamtime at Darwin’s `G
August 23, 2020 by 2 Comments
Rod Oaten was hoping the Bombers’ Dreamtime luck might change with the game played at a different venue. It was not to be, but Rod did enjoy the spectacle of the game, especially the Welcome Ceremony.
1966 and all that: First Semi-final – Essendon v Geelong
August 12, 2020 by 6 Comments
Peter Clark’s tremendous account of the 1966 season continues – with defending premiers Essendon playing the Cats in the First Semi-final. Here’s what happened.
1981 Revisited – The Escort Cup: ‘The Night Owls’
July 12, 2020 by 8 Comments
In his journey through the 1981 season, Stainless Steele revisits the halcyon days of the Escort Cup when Essendon downed Carlton in the Grand Final at VFL Park.
Round 5 – Collingwood v Essendon: Give me Julia and Maynard ahead of cold Pies
July 5, 2020 by 5 Comments
The Pies toyed with Sean Mortell’s emotions on Friday night, although he’s willing to admit the Bombers deserved to win.
Round 5 – Collingwood v Essendon: Catching That Winter Sun
July 4, 2020 by 8 Comments
Nicole Kelly spends time with the kids at Port Fairy getting herself ready for the Pies clash against Essendon. The joy of the beach and the winter sunshine were the holiday highlights. Apart from young Daicos, the match wasn’t.
‘Essendon Football Club Best and Fairest Players from VFL days….told through Footy cards’ – Book Review
July 1, 2020 by 7 Comments
Neil Cole and Graeme Dickenson have produced a wonderful new book, ‘Essendon Football Club Best and Fairest Players from VFL days…..told through Footy cards’, that will appeal immensely to all footy fans alike.
1981 Revisited – Round 13: ‘Swingshift’
June 18, 2020 by 4 Comments
Stainless Steele continues his journey through the 1981 season with Round 13. The Bombers overcame a 26-point deficit at three quarter time to pip Richmond at the bell while Geelong kicked a mammoth score against a hapless North Melbourne. All that and more.
1966 and all that: Round 8 – St Kilda v Essendon
May 27, 2020 by 6 Comments
It is Round 8, and St Kilda are taking on Essendon – the reigning premiers – at Moorabbin. Peter Clark continues his look back at the 1966 season.
Almanac Footy History: Fitzroy wins the 1898 flag
April 24, 2020 by 11 Comments
The Almanac has been featuring quite a bit of Fitzroy FC history in recent times. John Harms continues the trend with this piece about Fitzroy’s 1898 premiership season. It also coincides with Anzac Day as one of Fitzroy’s footballers, Stan Reid, whose story is told in the piece, was killed during the Boer War. [Make yourself a cuppa for this one – Ed]
Back in Time 1993 – From the Snowy Mountains to the MCG
April 22, 2020 by 2 Comments
For Pamela Sherpa it was a long trip to the MCG from the Snowy Mountains for the 1993 Grand Final. But, it was worth it!
1981 Revisited – Round 3: ‘Oh no, not you again!’
April 13, 2020 by 9 Comments
Stainless Steele is torn between honouring a commitment to a music rehearsal and staying at the MCG to watch a classic between Richmond and Essendon. And this was also the round of Jeff Fehring’s kick.
Bombers 2020: Is it too early to start dreaming?
March 3, 2020 by 1 Comment
The Bombers looked good against the Eagles last weekend in their Marsh 1 match according to Col Ritchie, but is he looking through rose coloured glasses?
The Video James Corner: Growing pains
December 18, 2019 by Leave a Comment
James Bosco presents his regular esports segment, this week he examines the issues surrounding maintaining a presence with mainstream representatives in the sport.
AFL Trade Period 2019 – Joe Daniher: To go or stay?
October 8, 2019 by 7 Comments
The AFL Trade Period has commenced and Col’s disappointed one of Essendon’s favourite players wants a trade.
Round 22 — Fremantle v Essendon: Optus Stadium magic
August 18, 2019 by 1 Comment
Though not without some anxious moments, the Bombers came through for Caspar McLeod against the Dockers to solidify their quest for a finals berth.
Round 21 – Essendon v Footscray: Toast or not, that was a disaster!
August 12, 2019 by 5 Comments
What a shocker for the Bombers and Caspar McLeod! He reports after painfully sitting through Essendon’s flogging by the Bulldogs in their Round 21 match.
Round 13 – Essendon v Hawthorn: I wouldn’t have had it any other way.
June 16, 2019 by 3 Comments
On a rainy night, Caspar McLeod heads to Marvel to catch up with a Hawthorn-supporting classmate. He’s a lot more lively about things than she becomes.
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