Almanac Footy (Appreciation): This is not a Liam Shiels song

Trucker Slim is in reflective mood as he thinks back over the impact of the past few years on his appreciation of the footy, then segues to his son’s team, the Preston Bullants, and concludes with an appraisal of Hawthorn’s Liam Shiels.

Almanac Teams: Pick and Mix…Twenty-six (1980- )

Back on the horse for 2022, Rodney Boyd shares his best of Number 26 side since 1980, a team that is surprisingly well balanced for a higher number.

Balcony Banter – Round 18 Geelong v Hawthorn: Puppy Love

MCC member and die-hard Hawk Grant Fraser took in Liam Shiel’s 200th game at the ‘G’ and was happy to see Hawthorn’s win over the Cats. Are the Hawks still a chance for the finals?

Finals Week 1 – Qualifying Final: Richmond v Hawthorn: Dustin Martin, revisited

Dusty and the Tigers roar, plucking the Hawk’s feathers in an ominous premiership defining performance.

Round 14 – Collingwood v Hawthorn: Football

On the sort of day when football seems irrelevant, Rick Kane saw a match that was a testament to the game and Phil Walsh