Rodney Boyd is working his way up into the high teens, but there are still plenty of brilliant players to choose from for his best of sides since 1980.
Round 2 – Sydney v Port Adelaide: Leadership at the core of Port’s impressive SCG victory
April 2, 2018 by 2 Comments
It’s a team game, but sometimes special players both enhance and surpass collective efforts. Port Adelaide had not one but two of them at the SCG, putting a smile on Chris Michaels’ face.
Michael Tuck in short sleeves?
September 26, 2017 by 1 Comment
Peter Sweeney looks at the 1987 Grand Final where Michael Tuck wore a short sleeve jumper for a half of footy. A fascinating tale.
Round 22 – Carlton v Hawthorn: Mumma Mac and her Hawks
August 21, 2017 by 2 Comments
Peter Sweeney remembers a wonderful character, Mumma Mac, who barracked for Hawthorn long before they were any good.
Era, era on the wall; 1987-1999
November 16, 2015 by 2 Comments
Jeff Dowsing continues his series on the eras of VFL/AFL footy with a look a 1987-99.
What has happened to the long sleeve jumper?
May 18, 2012 by 17 Comments
While shopping recently I tried to track down a long sleeve jumper but alas it appears they have dissapeared much in the same vein as black footy boots and 1/2 time oranges. It seems that all you can buy now are the sleeveless variety (at least via most retail outlets and the swans website). I [Read more]
A Weekend in Sport
There was a lot to appreciate about the weekend’s multiple sports offerings. Ian Hauser provides his take on some of the amazing contests and looks for lessons from it all.