Craig Dodson returns, once more, to the MCG to watch his Swans pass the toughest test in football
Round 8 – Melbourne v Western Bulldogs: Sunday Arvo Dees
May 16, 2016 by Leave a Comment
It’s a quick trip to Melbourne for Piffy, but the fixture denies him a Friday night game at the G. He flies home to watch his Demons go down to the Dogs.
Round 5 – Melbourne v Richmond: First outing to the G as a Melburnian
April 26, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Nick Weidmann falls in with the steps of many, both with him and before him, in heading to the ‘G. “It was a good outing to the footy, hopefully the first of many as I now live in Melbourne.” [Welcome to Melbourne – Ed].
Round 4 – Collingwood v Melbourne: Collingwood, what the…?
April 19, 2016 by 12 Comments
Dear Collingwood, I have no words for you… no actually I have a lot of words! Read them here.
Round 2 – Collingwood v Richmond: An MCC debut to remember
April 5, 2016 by 4 Comments
Tom Riordan, Doggies supporter, breaks his duck at the MCC Members with a beauty.
Round 2 – Essendon v Melbourne: Undermanned Bombers win one against the odds
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Essendon Bombers spirited victory over Demons was one of belief for the Club and Nick Weidmann
Round 2 – Collingwood v Richmond: That mob from Victoria Park
April 3, 2016 by 1 Comment
For John Green, losing to the old enemy at Victoria Park in the old days was virtually a foregone conclusion. Which makes losing to a weakened Collingwood at the ‘G so much harder to take.
Round 2 – Collingwood v Richmond: Pies make Tigers April fools
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Michael “we almost can’t believe it as we song the song” Labiris takes the keyboard for the Floreat Pica Society in Round 2.
MCG sell-out – voice your concerns here
April 1, 2016 by 10 Comments
Paul Spinks isn’t happy with the MCG handing over its name for lucrative sponsorship dollars from McDonald’s. Are you upset by today’s announcement of the name change to the Mc’G?
Round 1 – Geelong v Hawthorn: Tell me why I don’t like Mondays
March 30, 2016 by 6 Comments
From leafy Preston comes Rick Kane’s oolong awaited report from his season opener.
Round 1 – Richmond v Carlton: #firstgameoftheseason
March 30, 2016 by 2 Comments
Kate and Hugo experienced a Ticketing meltdown and a Richmond win, footy’s back.
Round 1 – Melbourne v GWS: Trusted to take the Game Defining Shots and Misses
March 29, 2016 by 2 Comments
Melbourne were good but GWS conversion rate in front of the sticks was as accurate as Mick Jeffrey in front of a dart board.
Round 1 – Richmond v Carlton: And we’re away
March 25, 2016 by 10 Comments
Trevor Kannegiesser has the honour of producing the first match report of the AFL season. He was impressed with a hard-fought game which suggested both teams have something to offer.
MCG: My Cricket Ground
January 26, 2016 by 9 Comments
Anna Pavlou, aged 14, tells the story of her affection for and connection with the MCG.
A club is bigger than the team.
January 22, 2016 by 3 Comments
In this retrospective piece, David Parker reflects on his journey and his Footy Club.
Four reasons why South Australians and Tasmanians (and probably Western Australians) were annoyed by the MCG BBL crowd
January 4, 2016 by 16 Comments
To great fanfare, Victorian media declared the Stars v Renegades crowd of 80,000 the incontrovertible victory of Big Bash League in the Australian community. Dave Brown on why Sandgropers, Croweater and Taswegians were less than impressed.
Australia v West Indies – MCG Test, Day 2: Corporate (box) Cricket
December 28, 2015 by 8 Comments
Luke Reynolds, man of the people, heads behind glass at the MCG for the first time. “The barramundi is a highlight”. Shame about the contest.
Australia v West Indies – MCG Test, Day 1: The new boys consolidate
December 26, 2015 by 4 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber looks for interesting asides in enlivening his report of the first day’s play at the MCG. He discusses Windies Tests of long ago, the MCC carpet and failed punting exploits, while describing two consolidating centuries from Joe Burns and Ussie Khawaja.
Australia v West Indies – MCG Test: Call for writers (and predictions)
December 24, 2015 by 7 Comments
MCG Test. We’d love to publish your story of a day’s play. Nominate a day and make your predictions here.
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.
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