Spanish Flu, the COVID-19 pandemic and the AFL/VFL

April 15, 2020 by 3 Comments

Covid-19 and its effect on the AFL 2020 has Richard Davis wondering if or when the season may resume.

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I miss the footy

April 8, 2020 by 4 Comments

Like many, John Green is missing footy in this time of Covid-19 but replays and reflections on history past help him through this period of social isolation.

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Lest we forget the other pandemic

March 25, 2020 by 2 Comments

The First World War, the Spanish Flu pandemic, and their terrible effects on life at the time are reflected upon by Harold Peacock in this timely piece leading up to Anzac Day. Check out details of a live stream of an Anzac Day commemoration.

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Almanac Footy History: Round 1, 1919

March 15, 2019 by 5 Comments

A remarkable time, Round 1, 100 years ago, Glen! reviews the VFL games from that season’s opening games.

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