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”
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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”
GWS can bounce back from Grand Final disappointment
It would be fair to say whatever could go wrong for GWS in the Grand Final against Richmond did so last Saturday. Continue reading “GWS can bounce back from Grand Final disappointment”
Patience: Mitch McGovern will repay the Blues faith
It would be fair to say the 2019 season has not gone according to plan for Mitch McGovern after arriving from Adelaide in the 2018 trade period. Continue reading “Patience: Mitch McGovern will repay the Blues faith”
A glimpse of the old Chad Wingard
The season has not exactly gone according to plan for Chad Wingard with injury restricting the new Hawk to only nine games thus far in 2019. Continue reading “A glimpse of the old Chad Wingard”
Welcome back, Majak Daw
On Monday North Melbourne announced that Majak Daw would make his football return at VFL level this week and had also signed a contract extension for the 2020 season. Continue reading “Welcome back, Majak Daw”