Almanac Teams: Supplementary Seventeens (1980- )

The more obscure Number 17s in recent decades include an odd Carlton ‘hero’, the Tiger who helped start a ‘tradition’ and an early code-hopper; Rodney Boyd shares his selections.

Book launch: “The Totem Poles of Ouyen United” by Paul Daffey (Sep 26)

Join Paul Daffey for the launch of his new book, “The Totem Poles of Ouyen United” tonight at the Lord Newry Hotel.

Round 15 – Richmond v Sydney: Red-blooded humanity amidst the gloom.

For Stainless, Docklands Stadium despite its many re-brandings,has always been a cold, soulless venue as he recalls a disproportionate number of serious, freakish injuries on its hard, patchy surface sustained by Richmond players. But, Stainless was more than happy by the team’s performance against the Swans.