What’s in an empty oval? John Gordon offers two thoughts, both full of insight and meaning.
Field, Ground, Oval, Stadium.
August 31, 2018 by 8 Comments
Fitzroy play Willy CYs at Bill Lawry Oval in Northcote on Saturday. It’s timely to revisit Andy Fuller’s contemplative piece on ground, ovals, history and culture amid the backdrop of a Darebin Falcons game at Bill Lawry Oval. [Fine writing – Ed]
Off-season odyssey. Part I
December 1, 2011 by 17 Comments
From the Bottom, Up. Doug was a postie, one year off retiring. Bert, I reckon, propped up the bar most nights. “I drive an excavator, do as little work as possible,” he said. It was a small town, the smallest. I got the impression Bert’s way was the general way. The sun was an [Read more]
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