Side by side with family throughout generations, Anna Sublet got to watch a famous Pies victory with her daughter and the spirit of her dad by her side in the MCC. But not without a few speedbumps along the journey.
Round 18 – Melbourne v Brisbane: Keystone Cops
July 16, 2023 by 5 Comments
Old Dog battled a laptop streaming like an old Keystone Cops movie to watch the Dees take on the Lions while playing Dad at the same time. It turned out to be quite a night!
Round 16 – Hawthorn v Carlton: Misanthropy (Taylor’s Version)
July 5, 2023 by 5 Comments
The spectre of Taylor Swift hangs heavily over Joe Sexton as he commutes to the MCG (a cracking read – ed)
Balcony Banter – The Opening Rounds: Little Traditions
April 12, 2023 by Leave a Comment
MCC member Lynda Carroll, a regular ‘Balcony Banter’ contributor, has been thinking about traditions that herald the start of a new season.
Balcony Banter: On being the Captain
January 23, 2023 by Leave a Comment
How do you compare the respective responsibilities of the captains of the South African Test team and the Williamstown Colts Fifths? Hugh Jones contemplated this question in a recent contribution to the MCC Members Blog ‘Balcony Banter’.
Balcony Banter: One Aim
January 19, 2023 by Leave a Comment
James Walder from Mildura has attended almost 200 Test matches around the world, many at the MCG. ‘Citrus Bob’ Utber recently profiled James on the MCC Members blog ‘Balcony Banter’.
Balcony Banter: The case of the borrowed jumper
October 27, 2022 by Leave a Comment
On Grand Final day, ‘Citrus’ Bob Utber borrowed a jumper from a fellow Cats supporter. In the post-match euphoria, Bob forgot to return it. Now he’s looking for the owner.
Round 20 – Collingwood v Port Adelaide: F-Word marks the spot
July 31, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Port took the game right up to Collingwood at the MCG but came up with another near miss.
Balcony Banter: The ‘Audit-orium’
July 15, 2022 by Leave a Comment
MCC member Clare Cannon took in the last weekend’s Geelong v Melbourne game and provided this report for the MCC Members blog ‘Balcony Banter’.
Balcony Banter: Thursday Special
July 7, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Lynda Carroll gave her evaluation of the recent Melbourne v Brisbane clash for ‘Balcony Banter’, the blog for MCC Members. The number 64 loomed large.
Balcony Banter: Queen’s Birthday Quest
June 23, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Lynda Carroll provided a Demons perspective of the Queen’s Birthday clash between Collingwood and Melbourne for ‘Balcony Banter’, the blog for MCC Members.
‘A present from grandpa’ by Tony Wilson
June 20, 2022 by 1 Comment
Tony’s son Jack went through the Hawthorn banner recently with heroes around him…and grandpa. The journey to get there was as worthy as the event and one we think you should check out. [Is the newsletter’s name from a mint commercial ~20 years back? Ed.]
Round 13 – Collingwood v Melbourne: Euphony
June 15, 2022 by 2 Comments
After participating in the Big Freeze march to the ‘G, Jackson Mansell settles in to watch his ‘Pies record a tough come-from-behind win over the Demons.
Round 13 – Richmond v Port Adelaide: We fight you in San Jose
June 12, 2022 by 2 Comments
Port had to travel to Melbourne (San Jose?) for their clash with ladder-rivals Richmond. They didn’t take a ruckman, and a few things didn’t go their way, and the Tiges did enough to get a key four points. John Green was there.
Round 11 – Collingwood v Carlton: An unintentional parallel
June 1, 2022 by 2 Comments
Jackson Mansell captures the history, the rivalry, the tension and the importance of the clash between the olde enemies, Collingwood and Carlton as he is reminded of another great sporting moment.
Round 6 – Richmond v Melbourne: The Uninvited Escapee
April 26, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The ANZAC eve match always start with a moving ceremony. Tigers supporter John Green was there for the showdown between Richmond and Melbourne.
Balcony Banter: Pizza and possibility
April 22, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Roger Lowrey’s day out to the MCG to watch Geelong take on Hawthorn is recounted in his article on the MCC Members blog ‘Balcony Banter’.
Balcony Banter: Kicking back
April 21, 2022 by Leave a Comment
MCC member Lynda Carroll revels in the performance of her Melbourne Demons against GWS – the third quarter was one for the ages!
Balcony Banter: Reserve’s reminders of the good old days
April 20, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Attending the opening match of the 2022 AFL season, Almanac stalwart and MCC Member ‘Citrus’ Bob Utber reflected on ‘the good old days’ of the famous ground.
Balcony Banter: Winning Ways
April 7, 2022 by Leave a Comment
MCC library worker and researcher Lynda Carroll enjoyed the Melbourne Demons’ double-barrelled success at the ‘G’ last weekend.
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