As a 20 year old in the army at Oakey, Ian Wilson played footy for the Coorparoo FC. He fondly remembers his time at the club and living in Queensland. Ian names his ten best players from the club during his time there.
Richo and a word of “encouragement” – a story to lift the spirits in troubling times
March 17, 2020 by 3 Comments
Richard of the Arctic has a humorous memory to share of that eternally tragic yet heroic figure – Matthew Richardson – being confronted by a fan over his goalkicking ability.
Jack Cavanagh – The Gentleman of Gold Coast Football
May 21, 2018 by 7 Comments
With the recent passing of Jack Cavanagh, footy in Queensland has lost a legendary figure. Murray Bird shares part of his story, including a famous grand final.
Can we now stop the whingeing?
September 26, 2016 by 13 Comments
Murray Bird responds to an observable Vic-centric state of footy affairs, offering comment on all the states and their competitions, and the running of the AFL (which he points out is the AUSTRALIA FL). Where does all the whingeing come from? [This should generate some interesting discussion – Ed]
South Australia v Queensland and NSW 1980 – Double Dare Ya
November 4, 2015 by 26 Comments
The SANFL seemed to play representative games against everyone bar the VFL in 1980. This double header from Adelaide Cup Day has Swish Schwerdt asking whether Qld or NSW footy was better off for the run.
Playing for the Brisbane Lions reserves
May 3, 2012 by 9 Comments
Playing for the Brisbane Lions reserves may not mean much for some, but at the time it meant the world to me and I could barely contain my excitement in the lead up to the match. At the time I was 16 years old and training with the NT Thunder, hoping to get selected in [Read more]
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