As the trade period ended last week every club was predictably happy. One of the many trades completed was Ben Brown who made the move from North Melbourne to Melbourne. Continue reading “On the Ben Brown bandwagon in 2021”
Tag: AFL
The Rocky Road to finals
Tom Rockliff has played 204 games of AFL football since making his AFL debut in round 18, 2009. Continue reading “The Rocky Road to finals”
One more year for Eddie Betts
It has been a massive week for the Carlton Football Club with the retirement of club favourite Kade Simpson. Continue reading “One more year for Eddie Betts”
Sam Menegola for All-Australian selection
A 59-point victory over the Saints on Monday night has the Cats sitting third and well placed for a tilt at the 2020 Premiership. It was an impressive performance with Sam Menegola Continue reading “Sam Menegola for All-Australian selection”
Tony Modra: The underrated Freo years
Tony Modra is arguably one of the most popular Adelaide Crows players of all time. In his prime, the high flying South Australian was one of the most exciting forwards in the AFL. Continue reading “Tony Modra: The underrated Freo years”
From the archives: The 1993 season starring Adrian McAdam
As we await the 2020 season to recommence, it is as good a time as any to revisit some classic footy memories. In recent days I have found myself watching plenty of matches from the 1993 season. Continue reading “From the archives: The 1993 season starring Adrian McAdam”
Footy flashback: Cult hero Clive Waterhouse
What is the definition of a cult hero? According to the dictionary it is “A writer, musician, artist, or other public figure who is greatly admired by a relatively small audience or is influential despite limited commercial success”. Continue reading “Footy flashback: Cult hero Clive Waterhouse”
From the archives – classic footy
Like many adjusting during the Coronavirus pandemic, I have found myself watching plenty of sport as an escape. And that has included plenty of classic footy content. Continue reading “From the archives – classic footy”
Jonathon Patton a perfect fit at the Hawks
The season has not even started yet, but you get that feeling Hawthorn have done it again. The low-cost acquisition of Jonathon Patton may just prove to be one of the steals of last year’s trade period. Continue reading “Jonathon Patton a perfect fit at the Hawks”
Jack Newnes the bargain Blue
Last Friday Carlton announced the acquisition of Jack Newnes. Signed as a delisted free agent, it might not be the highest profile move in the off-season. However it could prove a shrewd piece of business by the Blues. Continue reading “Jack Newnes the bargain Blue”