On a day of rain of biblical proportions, Caspar McLeod also finds himself praying to the Gods of Good Grades.
Round 7 – Geelong v Essendon: Dips, I’ll fill you in.
May 10, 2019 by 7 Comments
For Dips – some notes on Geelong’s win last week. Can anyone else help fill Dips in? [Busy week – JTH]
Round 7 – Geelong v Essendon: Cats and cup cakes
May 6, 2019 by 10 Comments
Dips O’Donnell is a man of impeccable manners so when he is caught at a birthday party with the footy on the TV in the next room he finds himself locked in battle with his own conscience.
Round 6 – Essendon v Collingwood: A day for remembering and to remember.
April 29, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Caspar McLeod has returned to Australia to go to uni. He took the opportunity to attend the Shrine of Remembrance service and the MCG clash and even though his Bombers went down he had a memorable (and emotional) day.
Round 6 – Essendon v Collingwood: Heart-racing footy at its finest
April 29, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Uni student Sean Mortell has a day off from his job selling Footy Records to take in the Anzac Day clash – and is happy to claim the four points.
Round 6 – Essendon v Collingwood (Floreat Pica Society): ANZAC Day 2019
April 27, 2019 by 2 Comments
The crowd was in early for the traditional ANZAC clash and Andrew Fithall and crew were very much part of it. The arithmetic progression of Pies goals was becoming a worry, but sometimes Maths can be beaten. [I agree on Darcy Moore and the reasoning – JTH]
Round 6 – Essendon v Collingwood: Knowing where the milk is (brashly)
April 27, 2019 by 9 Comments
Beaut multi-layered story of the Anzac Day game from Andrew Else who watches with his young’uns. [Comment through narrative: I love this style – JTH]
Round 6 – Essendon v Collingwood: Joy in the Ponsford Stand
April 26, 2019 by 14 Comments
Joy in the Ponsford Stand after a gripping game of high-pressure footy. Luke Reynolds and clan were there.
Round 19 – Essendon v Sydney: No Magic Wand
July 30, 2018 by 5 Comments
Joe Moore weaves a tale of footy, friendship and other wizardly things, even though his Swans have a tough night in Melbourne.
Grandkids and Bombers
April 6, 2018 by Leave a Comment
What a delight taking the grandkids to the footy!
Almanac Cricket and Footy: So, your team are cheats – Advice from a Bombers Fan
March 30, 2018 by 1 Comment
Bomber fan, Andrew offers some friendly advice to consider if your team has been caught cheating.
Almanac Footy History: Jim McShane – The Accidental Pioneer
January 15, 2018 by 1 Comment
Jim McShane was the first VFL/AFL footballer to kick a double-digit bag of goals in a game to make a history that is now a mere statistic in the history books. Anna reflects upon this achievement and ponders some questions.
GWS on same track as early Power?
September 28, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Jake Rachwalski looks at the performances of the expansion teams in their efforts to win, or hopefully win an AFL Premiership. Whilst premierships are never a guarantee, Jake believes it’s a safe bet to say the Giants may follow Port Adelaide and take home a flag sometime over the next three seasons.
AFL Finals – Fearless’s Review
September 22, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Fearless looks at the first two weeks of the AFL Finals.
Finals Week 1 – Sydney v Essendon: Sending your music into the Bradman twilight (fortissimo)
September 11, 2017 by 7 Comments
The O’Reillys become Bradmans for an evening – an interesting idea – and admire a finely-tuned ensemble of players as the spirit descends.
Elimination Final Preview – Sydney v Essendon: More than belief
September 7, 2017 by 2 Comments
For Craig Dodson this September is about more than mere belief. He knows something, he thinks.
Round 23 – Essendon v Fremantle: The unbroken circle
September 1, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Trevor Blainey and his sons just had to be there for Jobe. And now for the finals.
Round 22 – Fremantle v Richmond: Subiaco Stories
August 25, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Born to a Freo loving Father and Freo loving Grandfather, Josh had no choice but to adopt Freoism or be put up for adoption. Josh farewells Subiaco Oval and reports on Freo’s huge lose against Richmond.
Round 20 (2009) – Essendon v St Kilda: A fine son
August 10, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Jobe Watson will retire at the end of the season. He won the Brownlow in 2012, but for a long time he was heavily criticised. We re-visit John Harms’s story about a 2009 match between Essendon and St Kilda.
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