The Country comes to Town

October 28, 2015 by 1 Comment

The Royal Melbourne Show comes to the MCG, David Parker addresses the latest Essendon Blockbuster.

Era, era on the wall: 1949-1959

October 19, 2015 by 7 Comments

The VFL in the 1950s are synonymous with the dominance of the Demons under Norm Smith and their epic rivalry with Collingwood. But the 50s are remembered fondly out at Barkly Street and are notable also for the emergence of a kid from the Mornington Peninsula, who would dominate the goal square at Windy Hill…

Grand Final Entertainment

October 11, 2015 by 46 Comments

John Harms elaborates on his suggestion (on ABCTV’s Offsiders) to include Paul Kelly and Mick Thomas in the Grand Final pre-match – every year. [Who else would you include? Ed]

No ticket no worries

October 2, 2015 by Leave a Comment

After a slow start, Matt Watson has now attended many Grand Finals in many and varied guises. Bt this year he will be watching from a pub somewhere in Melbourne.

Jill towers with the greats of the G

September 30, 2015 by 7 Comments

A great yarn from Steve Fahey about MCG staff member, Jill Towers and the day she helped Steve and his daughter Holly avoid chaos (and perhaps a search and rescue operation) one eventful winter’s Friday afternoon.

Happy 162nd Birthday, MCG!

September 23, 2015 by 4 Comments

Steve Baker has found a selection of images of the MCG – each reflects its moment.

Finals Week 2 – Hawthorn v Adelaide preview: “I’ll sit alone”

September 18, 2015 by 3 Comments

Hawks supporter Grant Fraser discusses and explains his angst when preparing to go to the footy to watch his Hawks play the Crows at the MCG.

Finals Week 1 – Richmond v North Melbourne: Worth the Waite

September 15, 2015 by 3 Comments

Josh Barnstable heads nervously along to the G with a group all making their finals debut. The train is packed. The lunch won’t go down. “Our seats are perfect…”

Finals Week 1 – Western Bulldogs v Adelaide: Would Marsh and Lillee Have Backed That?

September 14, 2015 by 101 Comments

Malcolm “Rulebook” Ashwood is back with his analysis of his beloved Crows win over the Western Bulldogs in the thrilling final at the ‘G. Who robbed the train Eddie? (one of Rulebook’s very best lines)

Finals Week 1 – Western Bulldogs v Adelaide: Heartbreak in September (Again)

September 14, 2015 by 5 Comments

Nick the Stats Guy reports on a shattering finals loss for Dogs fans.

Round 23 – Collingwood v Essendon: The last game of the year

September 8, 2015 by 10 Comments

Jim Kesselschmidt makes a cracking debut for the Floreat Pica Society in the last Collingwood game of the year. [Wonderful story of family, history, meaning – Ed].

Round 23 – Collingwood v Essendon: The traumatic end

September 8, 2015 by 5 Comments

Danielle Eid is back. Love, anger, hope, despair; Collingwood’s last game of 2015 had it all [Familiar, wonderful emotion – Ed].

Haiku Bob – Round 22: edge of night

September 3, 2015 by 2 Comments

The Pies come to play on a Friday night on the eve of Spring.

Round 22 – Geelong v Collingwood: a speculative match report

August 28, 2015 by 7 Comments

Pies supporter Damian Balassone has attempted to predict the future by writing a report on Geelong v Collingwood, a game that hasn’t happened yet.

Round 21 – Carlton v Melbourne: Sill awaiting the purple patch

August 25, 2015 by Leave a Comment

Geoff Woolcock is such a Dees man he flies from sunny Brisbane to the MCG (via Docklands) and gets there mid-pummeling. That’s love.

Round 21 – Collingwood v Richmond: Bangkok Correspondent, rather Despondent (Floreat Pica Society)

August 25, 2015 by Leave a Comment

Paul McKay files for the Floreat Pica Society this week; the view wasn’t any prettier from Bangkok. For the Collingwood players, votes were hard to come by.

Jim Stynes statue: the photo, the conversation

August 18, 2015 by 3 Comments

A statue, a conversation with 9-year-old Harry; observations and photograph thanks to Sasha Lennon.

Old buggers’ footy: To the Punt Road end

August 18, 2015 by 25 Comments

It’s never too late. Dips O’Donnell plays a proper game of footy on the MCG (before the North v Melbourne match). Here’s how it came about and how it unfolded. [Classic – JTH]

Round 19 – Collingwood v Carlton: Haiku Bob – the other half

August 13, 2015 by 2 Comments

Haiku Bob on the Pies victory at a half empty MCG

Round 19 – Collingwood v Carlton: The umps have been terrible – except for Uncle Adam!

August 13, 2015 by 19 Comments

Classic Reynolds: family, travel, people, music (Mark Seymour), footy – all the good stuff. And this match report contains a gem about one of the boundary umpires. [Really enjoyable Luke – JTH]