The view from the top was rather delightful for Melbourne fan Lynda Carroll.
Balcony Banter: History in the making
May 19, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Demon fan Lynda Carroll is aware she is watching history week by week.
The Unsung – Round 8: Isaac Cumming and Trent Rivers
May 11, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Deakin Uni student Chris Mangos’ eighth weekly column ‘The Unsung’, featuring young, up-and-coming footy stars Isaac Cumming and Trent River.
Almanac Footy: The Muse – what would happen if it was really a Grand Old Flag?
May 7, 2021 by 4 Comments
With the hopes of Demons supporters justifiably growing, Hayden Kelly shares his personal recollections of some other recent drought-breaking premierships. He also offers a distinctly Gordon St. perspective on what the celebration of a Melbourne flag might look like.
Balcony Banter Bonanza: No matching the MCG!
April 29, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The sheer pleasure of being back at the footy at the MCG has dominated recent posts on the MCC Members blog ‘Balcony Banter’. Teenage GWS fan Nicholas Quinlan and Demons historian Lynda Carroll add their thoughts after their recent experiences.
The Day I Met Dick
February 18, 2021 by 8 Comments
In the hustle and bustle of life, it’s amazing who you might bump into. Warren Tapner picked out someone significant – to say the least!
Almanac Soccer: The Dockerty Cup – outside of Melbourne?
December 2, 2020 by 2 Comments
Almanac historian Roy Hay takes us back to 1931 to recount the only time the Dockerty Cup was held outside of Melbourne.
Round 15 – Sydney v Melbourne: Well, doesn’t that break your heart. No, mate, not my heart!
September 5, 2020 by 9 Comments
It was an unusual time for footy, but Jan Courtin quickly chose to follow her Swans as they upset the Demons. Off the back of some strange commentary, she rode the ups and downs of the young Sydney team.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 22 – Melbourne v Carlton: The Kreuzer Cup
August 27, 2020 by Leave a Comment
It was a different type of game when Carlton and Melbourne met in the final round of 2007. Both struggled, and Christian Mooney soon noticed the Blues weren’t too disappointed with the loss, for now they had Matthew Kreuzer at pick one.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 21 – Fremantle v Melbourne: Giving a season a chance
August 18, 2020 by Leave a Comment
The Dockers had to win to save a spiralling 2007 campaign, and Les Everett cast his eyes out west to see if Fremantle could respond against Melbourne.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 12 review, Round 13 preview
August 16, 2020 by 1 Comment
It was a dark night for the Pies, but Cam Hooke is always hopeful. Check out his review of the horror game and his preview of the upcoming do-or-die clash against the Roos.
Round 12 – Melbourne v Collingwood: Years of black and white, all with a pen in hand
August 16, 2020 by 6 Comments
After a wedding and a wonderful honeymoon, Danielle Hakim is back writing about her beloved Pies. Her first piece tries to find the positives buried amidst a disappointing loss to Melbourne.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 11 Review and Round 12 Preview
August 13, 2020 by Leave a Comment
After an uncertain win against the bottom of the ladder Crows, Cam Hooke is quietly confident that Collingwood can return to form, starting with their match up with the Demons.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 20 – Collingwood v Melbourne: Johnson nearly ruins it all
August 10, 2020 by Leave a Comment
The Pies were well on their way to a redemption win in the latter stages of 2007. But a bone-crunching bump changed the game, and let the Demons back into the match while Matt O’Connor watched on in horror.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 19 – Melbourne v Western Bulldogs: A loss of Bulldog spirit
August 4, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Christopher Riordan expected the Dogs to smack Melbourne en route to some finals action in 2007. He was left stunned by the end result.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 18 – Melbourne v Sydney: A haphazard trip to Manuka
July 29, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Like many of the opposition’s fans, Cameron Noakes traipsed to the snow in 2007. A bet on the Swans proves to be astute in a dismal clash for the Dees in the nation’s capital.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 17 – Port Adelaide v Melbourne: A heartbreaking 89-point win
July 23, 2020 by Leave a Comment
John Kingsmill travelled to AAMI Stadium in 2007 expecting Port Adelaide to cruise to a triple-figure win over the Demons. Putting his money where his mouth was, he left the ground devastated after coming so close.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 16 – North Melbourne v Melbourne: Worth the cheap ticket and bike ride
July 15, 2020 by 1 Comment
Soaking in the lovely 2007 weather, Rob Clarkson found himself inside an empty Telstra Dome, watching his Kangaroos put on a finals-worthy performance.
The Footy Almanac 2007 Round 16 – Richmond v Port Adelaide: Six times tables don’t cover 24 goals
July 15, 2020 by Leave a Comment
When the struggling Tigers met the Grand Final bound Power in 2007, it wasn’t pretty. But Vin Maskell reflects on how it provided some kids a chance to develop their mathematical skills.
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