In the bowels of the ‘G, people mill about, wearing confused expressions. What is a man or woman to do when his or her day at the cricket is ruined by the glory of Melbourne summer rain? Jack ponders this question as the rain begins to play a part in determining the outcome of the fourth Test.
The Ashes – Fourth Test, Day 3: The Rivalry of the Century
December 29, 2017 by 3 Comments
Anna Pavlou gets her first look at Ashes cricket, from the MCC Members of all places. With a trip to the MCC Library included, she’s off to a great start! (Sounds like the perfect day to me, Anna – great stuff – ED)
The Ashes – Fourth Test, Day 1: Status Quo
December 26, 2017 by 11 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber, forever excited by great sport, takes in the contest at the MCG. The Englishmen battled away but were their own worst enemy.
The Ashes 2017/18 – Fourth Test, the MCG: Call For Writers
December 26, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Calling all writers to help us cover the Boxing Day Ashes Test from the MCG! We’ll also be having some beers on the fourth day…
Yoshi in Melbourne: All-in-One City Tour organised by Freddy’s Bike Tour
November 20, 2017 by 3 Comments
Yoshi certainly kept busy while in Melbourne. Here he tells the story of the historical tour he did on Freddy’s Tour.
Yoshi in Melbourne – MCG Tour: The sports icon and identity of Melbourne
November 9, 2017 by 2 Comments
More from Yoshi on his trip to Australia. Here he visits the MCG and does the tour with his mate Rob.
Grand Final Reflection: The day that my Tigers were playing a Grand Final
October 6, 2017 by 2 Comments
Playing in the Grand Final seemed unlikely enough for Henry Hornsby. Well, winning it, another thing entirely
Grand Final – Adelaide v Richmond: The Little Things
October 5, 2017 by 2 Comments
For Patrick Emery, three specific moments in the Grand Final encapsulate Richmond’s season, and the glory of its unexpected victory.
Of flags, kids and ‘curses’
September 29, 2017 by Leave a Comment
A cursed flag from the 1982 VFL Grand Final has been in Chris’ family while the Tigers have struggled over the last 35 years. Will Richmond remove the curse once and for all this weekend?
The Wonders of no Internet
September 14, 2017 by 1 Comment
As his Cats go down to Richmond, Scott Field finds it advantageous to be travelling in the wi-fi challanged parts of Southern Greece.
Finals Week 1 – Geelong v Richmond: Hope (from Balcony Banter)
September 13, 2017 by 8 Comments
Classy piece from writer Peter Fitzpatrick who personifies the hope of the Geelong fan. [Great to have your words on our page Peter – JTH]
Family and Footy
August 28, 2017 by 15 Comments
Mrs R writes to husband Luke and makes some observations about the place of the Collingwood FC in Reynolds family life. Looking at the pros and cons she comes down in favour of footy we think, but we’re not quite sure.
Round 22 – Collingwood v Geelong: Daicos Debuts, Dangerfield Dominates
August 21, 2017 by 11 Comments
Luke Reynolds and his son Josh were pumped to watch the debut of Josh Daicos. He impressed in his first hit out, but it was Patrick Dangerfield who was centre stage.
AFLM Round 21 – Melbourne v St Kilda: When “Good Grief” turns into “WTF” and then hope
August 17, 2017 by 1 Comment
Yvette Wroby and Saints fans are in recovery after the game against the Dees. Nick Riewoldt is retiring, and if that wasn’t bad enough, the season is over for the Saints. Is there such a thing as good grief?
Round 12 – Melbourne v Collingwood: Shadenfreude
July 13, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The liberating feeling of attending as a neutral…Bomber fan Tim Kemm has a day out at the Queen’s Birthday game at the MCG.
Round 16 – Collingwood v Essendon: Crook in the Guts
July 10, 2017 by 14 Comments
“2017 has gone down the toilet for Collingwood. But that crook in the guts feeling will linger for a long while.” Luke Reynolds simply can not wait for season 2017 to be over for his Magpies and changes to be made.
Haiku Bob – Round 15: incurable hope
July 5, 2017 by 3 Comments
An important family moment for Haiku Bob.
Round 14 – Collingwood v Port Adelaide: A Messerschmitt up your arse or free bird seed
June 30, 2017 by 18 Comments
Mickey Randall kept himself while watching the footy with mates; discussing more pressing issues such as Looney Tunes and cricket. Port Adelaide got up comfortably in the end.
Round 14 – Carlton v Richmond: Everyone is “Doing a Richmond” this weekend (except Richmond)
June 26, 2017 by 10 Comments
Joe De Petro delighted in the fact that most other teams in Round 14 were ‘doing a Richmond’, while Richmond avoided the curse by defeating Carlton at the ‘G.
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