Gigs pays tribute to his beloved mother who passed away early on Sunday morning. She was a true champion. [Our condolences Gigs – JTH]
Round 9 – Brisbane v Hawthorn: Undercard upset
Best laid plans and all that… Jarrod Landells tuned in to watch the Lions of old while the Tigers of old were shown up in Perth and was delighted by the youth at Woolloongabba
2002 – A Magpie Memory
By Eleni Donnelly It’s 2012 and Collingwood seem to be headed for another Grand Final appearance… again! In 2002 I gave birth to a beautiful baby girl. A few weeks after she was born I was sitting at Crown watching Collingwood v Adelaide. I had a breast pump with me. I was so excited we [Read more]
A Grandfather’s Legacy
By Georgia Blom As you walk through the bronze gates of the stadium which I call my second home, with my second family and those who have one thing in common with you. The smell of hot pies, chips and a warm drink is something that every football fan understands, weather you live in Melbourne [Read more]
People and Memories: John Raleigh
For John Raleigh, lifelong North Melbourne supporter, the mid-1990s were strange times. He developed an attitude he’d rarely shown in his football life. An attitude usually associated with followers of larger, more successful clubs. Arrogance. ‘The ’90s were great,’ he says in the front room of his St. Helena home. ‘From ’94 onwards, for the [Read more]
People and Memories – part 3: Gerard Egan
People and Memories Gerard Egan – Richmond FC With only three finals campaigns and equally exasperating off-field fortunes since Richmond’s last Premiership in 1980, why do Tiger supporters keep the faith? For Gerard Egan, Richmond Cheer Squad Chairman, the answer is obvious. ‘Belief. We are eternally optimistic. Every year we turn up and think this [Read more]
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