Ken Haley was in that number in 1966 and he wants to be there when next the Saints go marching in. Here is his story of a cold and wet afternoon when two re-developing sides went at it. [Nice to have you on our page Ken – JTH]
Round 16 – Melbourne v Brisbane: The (hopefully temporary) eternal damnation of the Lions
July 21, 2015 by 4 Comments
Brin Paulsen looks hard to find the positives in the Brisbane Lions’ 2015, but can only come up with the glaring deficiencies the Lions need to address if they’re to get up off the mat.
Round 15 – Essendon v Melbourne: The “annual breakup game”
July 13, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Romance is not dead – at least where Joseph Ryan is concerned. Neatly summarising the challenge of all ‘mixed allegiance’ marriages, what kind of behaviour is acceptable when your team plays the spouse’s boys?
Four generations of one family at the footy together
July 2, 2015 by 3 Comments
This is a classic window into footy life and culture. Four generations of Craig Nott’s family were at the footy a couple of weeks ago. [Brilliant – Ed]
Round 12 – Geelong v Melbourne: Purgatory. It’s a Little Detour.
June 26, 2015 by 12 Comments
Cats supporter Dips O’Donnell has come to the conclusion that the Geelong Football Club are in purgatory, after their loss to the Dees.
Round 11 – St Kilda v Melbourne: A fight for the Ages and a fight for the fourth win
June 18, 2015 by 3 Comments
Yvette Wroby gets an introduction to Masters footy and then introduces her cousin to experiencing an AFL game in person. And what a pair of debuts!
Round 11 St Kilda v Melbourne: Frustration, Emotion, Records and Future
June 16, 2015 by 2 Comments
As he begins to add a third language to his resume (Italian), Yoshi ‘enjoys’ a rollercoaster-ride of emotions as his Saints win a genuine nail-biter at Docklands.
Round 10 – Melbourne v Collingwood: A day to remember
June 10, 2015 by Leave a Comment
It was a day to remember as Pies supporter durbann, on a break from study, watched the Pies have a good win against the Demons.
Round 10 – Melbourne v Collingwood: Angels and Demons as H faces the Pies for the first time
June 9, 2015 by 2 Comments
Steve Fahey this week writes for the Floreat Pica Society, as the Magpies beat the Demons in a good game on Queens Birthday.
Round 10 – Carlton v Adelaide: Melbourne by foot, Part 1
June 9, 2015 by 11 Comments
Part 1 of Dave Brown’s trip to Melbourne on the weekend.
Round 8 – Melbourne v Western Bulldogs: The Battle of the Young Guns with Big Futures
May 25, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Neutral supporter Sean Mortell went to the MCG and saw Melbourne pull of an unexpected victory against the Western Bulldogs.
Round 7 – Hawthorn v Melbourne: Hawklings’ MCG Debut a Dee-Light
May 19, 2015 by 2 Comments
You couldn’t ask for an easier match to begin your AFL (spectator) career: Hawks home by 100 and a bit.
Round 6 – Melbourne v Sydney: Hot date
May 10, 2015 by 1 Comment
Swans fan Craig Dodson and wife Sophie have a rare night out – and head to the MCG.
Round 6 – Melbourne v Sydney: Stretching the memory
May 8, 2015 by 2 Comments
Billy – son of Steven – Stretch makes his debut this weekend.
Round 4 – Richmond v Melbourne: A night to remember
April 28, 2015 by 2 Comments
Piffy’s heart is beating true. “…It’s a Friday night and I’m watching my team win on the telly. It’s an unbelievable experience. Imagine regularly sitting down on a Friday night to this. Some people do…”
Round 4 – Richmond v Melbourne: Jesse Hogan, centre of the Dees’ Solar System
April 28, 2015 by 2 Comments
Brutas Mudcake liked what he saw at the MCG on Friday night. He’s seen enough to invoke the whole caravan of theatre and mayhem that is Mr Hulk Hogan.
Round 4 – Richmond v Melbourne: Hogan’s Heroes
April 25, 2015 by 3 Comments
Cold matter-of-fact analysis from young Tigers’ fan Paddy Grindlay (who writes like a dream).
Round 3 – Adelaide v Melbourne: A Danger-filled weekend at Bernie’s
April 20, 2015 by 11 Comments
Bernie Vince has crossed over from Adelaide darling to demon (and Demon), and his callous treatment of Patrick Dangerfield and other former mates got Dave Brown’s attention. Let’s just say his new role is playing to mixed reviews.
AFL Round 3 – Adelaide v Melbourne: Dees make Crows earn it
April 19, 2015 by 47 Comments
Malcolm ‘Rulebook’ Ashwood analyses a workmanlike performance from his Adelaide Crows that gets them home over an improving Melbourne Demons.
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