Round 10 – Essendon v Fremantle: The Bombers a victim of their long term success in the 1980s and 1990s

May 19, 2026 by Leave a Comment

Dan Lonergan casts a critical eye over Essendon’s recruiting and coaching, suggesting little joy for the once successful club in sight. In contrast, he sees a bright future for Fremantle.

Almanac Footy: SA v WA 1978 – Not so golden years

January 27, 2025 by 8 Comments

Was South Australian footy in 1978 as good as some of us like to remember? Perhaps not, as Swish’s review of this State game against WA concludes. At least the salads were good. Warning: contains traces of Le Coq, skivvies and casual sexism.

In the Show Ring with the Centremen

November 9, 2016 by 5 Comments

Carolyn Spooner doggedly compares some of her favourite pivot players to their canine equivalents.