For those of who who didn’t watch Sydney v Richmond, here’s the next best thing: a spectator’s script with image of the crew at the pub.
Nallei Jerring – My Footy Story: Kirsty Gosling
July 8, 2014 by 3 Comments
Kirsty Gosling was one of the young participants in last year’s Nallei Jerring at the Western Bulldogs. This is her footy story. Go Tiges!
Meeting Luke Hodge at East Coburg Cricket Club
March 24, 2014 by 4 Comments
Jackson Kane (Geelong fan) went to see Luke Hodge, with his Dad Rick (Hawthorn fan) and they were mightily impressed. Here’s Jackson’s story.
Pharmakos/Pharmakon: The seduction of immortality
February 11, 2013 by 17 Comments
Phillip Dimitriadis believes that fans should take some responsibility for the sordid state of affairs in modern sport.
Grand Final Eve
October 25, 2012 by 5 Comments
It’s a kind of madness when your team’s in the Grand Final. A week of internal distractions and surreptitious footy shamanism.
September for losers (reprise)
September 12, 2012 by 21 Comments
September is a non-event for those of us who rarely see AFL finals action. Unless we swallow our pride and follow someone else’s team. Always full of hope at the start of the season, we keep September free until the last minute just in case, resisting the urge to plan a weekend away an overseas [Read more]
A Saint at heart
May 26, 2012 by 6 Comments
LENNY HAYES….250 games. What a superstar! It brings tears of pride to my eyes when I think about Lenny. I think it is impossible to truly describe the footballer that he is, the influence he has had over the game of AFL, the influence he has had on the mighty Sainters. He is a beauty, and it was [Read more]
It isn’t rocket science
May 14, 2012 by 8 Comments
Round 7 North Melbourne versus Western Bulldogs Footy. It’s not rocket science, mate. It’s not bloody rocket science. It’s pretty bloody simple. It’s like life: do the right things, you win. If you don’t, you won’t. If you get numbers at the contest; win the ball; pick the correct option; [Read more]
You can’t choose your family…or your Footy club!!!
April 8, 2012 by 7 Comments
In case it escaped your attention last year, esteemed journalist Patrick Smith took the astonishing step of turning his back on four generations of Essendon-supporting tradition, trading the Bombers in for my club Richmond! Smith’s actions were in protest of his ‘former clubs’ handling of the controversial James Hird and Mark Thompson coaching appointments, using [Read more]
Magpie Fans are LOUDer and PROUDer than the rest
May 29, 2011 by 14 Comments
Collingwood Football Club is proud. The staff (of which I am proud to be one), the players – both past and present, the coaches, the football Department, the volunteers, the CEO, the President and more clear-cut: the many, many exuberant, colourful and loyal supporters, all share one common denominator. They would give up anything for [Read more]
Scarfin it up
August 8, 2010 by 8 Comments
In the recovery institution I am currently residing in, fashion is not a priority. From the adolescents to the aged, clients walk around in hospital issue dressing gowns, pajama quality t-shirts (Australian Open ’03, Smashing Pumpkins tour 2008) and the ubiquitous black leggings. Admittedly, I am among those who have worn leggings for 48 hour [Read more]
Recent Comments