Ian Wilson looks at some of footy’s great footballers who are more often remembered for their publicity received for adverse deeds perpetrated within or outside footy during their career.
Hard as Cement
August 5, 2020 by 9 Comments
Rod Gillett profiles the much-traveled football career of Laurie Pendrick, who represented both NSW and Queensland, and had an influence on the early careers of both Wayne Carey and Jason Dunstall.
Footy Language: Talking Clearly, Clearly Classified
May 29, 2019 by 11 Comments
Clearly, we have an outbreak of ‘clearly’ usage in footy language. Damian Balasonne examines the phenomenon.
Round 4 – North Melbourne v Adelaide: Nightmare redeemed!
April 16, 2019 by 9 Comments
Past nightmares haunted Andrew Starkie and his mate, about whether the Roos could overcome the Crows in their Round 4 match. In the end, they had little to worry about!
Almanac Footy Teams – A salute to the Waning Waynes
February 18, 2019 by 18 Comments
There’s a world of Waynes out there, and Phil Dimitriadis rhapsodises about a team of just Waynes. Has he left anyone out?
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life – The Year of the Magpie: The Grand Final.
September 24, 2018 by 2 Comments
For the last time this season, Cam Hooke casts his eye over Collingwood, and predicts a 17point victory for the Pies on Grand Final Day!
Almanac Football: 1993 Revisited
August 24, 2018 by 9 Comments
Stainless takes a fascinating trip down memory lane as he recalls the 1993 AFL season. [With a nod to the Brettig-Collins-Gill podcast – Ed]
Respect for women – the conversation we shouldn’t be having
June 19, 2018 by 43 Comments
Violence against women needs urgent addressing. We are sadly reminded of its daily prevalence following the tragic murder of Eurydice Dixon last week. Here is reposted from 2016 – a series of web excerpts and videos around “respect” from Eddie McGuire, James Brayshaw, Danny Frawley, Wayne Carey, the Commonwealth of Australia’s “Respect” program, the Royal Commission into Family Violence, Erin Riley, Alan Jones and Clementine Ford.
The Elephant in the Room
April 27, 2018 by 15 Comments
Brin argues, in a thought provoking and articulate article, that the standard of sports journalism in Australia and the level of understanding provided to readers by people paid to report on the game of Australian Rules football is not up to scratch.
Round 19 – North Melbourne v Melbourne: 3,998… and counting.
July 31, 2017 by 2 Comments
North Melbourne won their 17th straight game against Melbourne on Saturday afternoon. Marnie Cohen was over the moon with the Kangaroos performance and ability to answer the critics.
Round 18 Preview – Keeping it all in the family
July 21, 2017 by 1 Comment
Footy is getting tense as teams battle out for a finals spot. It doesn’t get any better than tonight’s blockbuster (possible Grand Final preview) clash between Adelaide and Geelong.
Round 14 Preview – One for the Master
June 22, 2017 by 2 Comments
The great man Gary Ablett celebrates his 300th AFL game this weekend, Geelong returns to Kardinia Park and Richmond v Carlton has a lot of importance behind it. Sal covers all this and more in his Round 14 preview.
Best Footy Ads of All Time
June 9, 2017 by 25 Comments
Footy ads have always been a highlight over the years. The best ones can get you fired up for a footy season like nothing else. What have been your favourite footy ads over the years?
In the fast lane with the centre half forwards
November 2, 2016 by 14 Comments
Following the post on her preferred full-forwards, Carolyn Spooner provides a list of the standout centre half forwards. Can you add to it?
Almanac Books: Champions All extract – Mick Martyn on what happened in Bali
September 28, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Continuing our highlights from Old Dog’s book, Champions All, leading up to the Grand Final. Mick Martyn on what happened at Bali.
Heat and conversation
June 24, 2016 by 16 Comments
Yvette Wroby postulates that some clues to Eddie McGuire’s behaviour can be found in Eddie himself, long ago.
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