Almanac Footy (Opinion): Bring Back The Pests!

Ian Wilson pays tribute to footy’s ‘pests’, aka ‘taggers’, who brought a different set of skills to the game which may not have been pretty but were very effective.

Almanac Obituary – Last of the Place Kickers

Gerard Coutts’ grandfather played in a few premierships for Horsham and South Ballarat, as well as being a serviceman in WW1. He is remembered for being the ‘last of the place kickers’ in this obituary.

Ultimate Victorian Wool Team – Shane Heard: The farm lad who developed tagging

Nick Weidmann profiles Victorian sheep farmer Shane Heard who was recruited to Essendon and became one of Kevin Sheedy’s favourites. [Interesting footy and sheep detail Nick – Ed]