John Harms, Tony Wilson and Mark Yeates will talk all things 1989 Grand Final in a Zoom session hosted by the Geelong Regional Libraries Saturday April 11 at 2.30pm. All welcome to join in. You can sign up in this post. [Zoom is very easy]
Zoom Event today (April 11) to discuss the 1989 Grand Final – Wilson, Yeates, Harms.
April 11, 2020 by 8 Comments
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 2 – Hawthorn v Melbourne: Do we go backwards or straight down the guts?
April 9, 2020 by 2 Comments
The Hawks finally went back to the future to find a way forward – and it worked – writes Adam McNicol.
The Parade College Writing Workshop – Patrick Neal: Hawthorn’s 2013 redemption
February 20, 2020 by 4 Comments
The year is 2013 and Patrick Neal, a Grade 9 student at Parade College, is yearning for his Hawks to get revenge after their 2012 Grand Final loss. While watching the 2013 Grand Final with family, his dreams come true.
AFL Round 17: Cats comeback revitalises fans
July 18, 2019 by 16 Comments
Geelong and Hawthorn clash this weekend in Round 18. Let’s go back a decade to Round 17, 2009 in that era when the gap between these two great clubs was wafer thin and the winning margins even less. Giddy times indeed for John Harms!
Round 16 – Hawthorn v Collingwood: A horrible night’s footy
July 9, 2019 by Leave a Comment
A hard day in the Under19s hopefully was to be off set by a Pies win that night, but it was not to be for Sean Mortell as he reports.
Round 15 – West Coast v Hawthorn: The home of football and the burden of history
July 3, 2019 by 3 Comments
No Eagles fan should ever take a win at the MCG for granted. John Gordon recounts the long struggle for Western Australian teams at the ‘G. And he is delighted to report on his first live taste of success against the Hawks at the ground.
Almanac Flashback – AFL Round 16, 2009: Collingwood v Hawthorn – Barracking for Switzerland
July 1, 2019 by 5 Comments
The Magpies clash with the Hawks on Friday night at the ‘G’. Sixteen years ago to the day the same teams battled it out and Matt Quartermaine was there with his brother Simon as neutral spectators. There was a lot more happening than just the footy. Here’s Matt’s take on the night. What’s the go with the sauce these days?
Round 14 – Sydney v Hawthorn: Finally
June 24, 2019 by Leave a Comment
It is a nervous night at the SCG for Tom Bally, as he rides the peaks and troughs of the Swans win over the Hawks
Round 13 – Essendon v Hawthorn: At The Footy With Glenda: A Diary of a Dedicated fan
June 19, 2019 by 15 Comments
Another side of the debate on crowd behaviour. Trevor Blainey was looking forward to another night at the footy with cousin Glenda. It didn’t go entirely to plan, despite the Bombers’ win.
Balcony Banter Round 7 – Melbourne v Hawthorn: Keep your eye on the Red, Blue and Pink
May 8, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Demon fan Joseph Ryan was just glad he could attend the Pink Lady Game with his mum.
Balcony Banter Round 2 – Hawthorn v Western Bulldogs: Thank God I’m a Country Boy
April 5, 2019 by Leave a Comment
A journey to the ‘G has its own compensations for Grant Fraser, whatever the result of the game.
Daylight fails to save Hawks – Round 2, 2009
April 4, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Our Round 2, 2009 revisit continues with the Hawks taking on the Swans. Buddy Franklin was running around for the Hawks in those days. As in 2019, daylight saving ran into April back then, too, and in the Deep North, the clock played havoc with Tim Baker’s already stressed evening. Check out the retro font!
The 2018 No Zones Cup – Finals, Week Two & Three
September 26, 2018 by 2 Comments
The Monaros’ loss had Earl O’Neill feeling a bit down. Never fear, he’s back in gear, with a recap of the last two weekends, plus an early tip for the Grand Final.
VFLW Grand Final – Hawthorn v Geelong: They’re a happy team at Hawthorn
September 25, 2018 by 1 Comment
History was made on Sunday afternoon at Etihad Stadium when Hawthorn defeated the Geelong Cats by 13-points to claim the club’s first ever flag in the VFLW competition.
Finals Week 2 – Hawthorn v Melbourne: My generation’s 1987
September 20, 2018 by 3 Comments
As Chris Weaver saw his Demons home, thoughts of the past, and those not attending, came readily to mind.
Finals Week 2 – Hawthorn v Melbourne: Out of the Swamps of Sadness
September 19, 2018 by 1 Comment
Jack Gunston’s poster was a true Sliding Doors moment for Jonathan Rivett, one that led him out of the Swamps of Sadness.
Footy teams have away strips – why not away anthems?
September 17, 2018 by 3 Comments
All clubs have their team song to sing after yet another win. But what about a club anthem – think Liverpool’s ‘You’ll never walk alone’ in the EPL. What about your club? Robert Allen starts a new discussion with the AFL in mind, but don’t let that stop you from including your code of preference.
When Travis saved the world
September 8, 2018 by 17 Comments
John Harms has always loved Travis Varcoe. This piece was published in 2011.
Round 21 – Hawthorn v Geelong: Reporting Antisocial Behaviour
August 16, 2018 by 7 Comments
It was a disappointing day out at the footy for Paul Spinks on Saturday as he saw his Cats go down to the Hawks – though some of the ‘entertainment’ at the ground might have been more frustrating than his team’s on-field performance…
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