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The 25th of May has seen two draws in VFL/AFL history, both involving the Bulldogs. In 1929, Footscray 10.15 (75) drew Melbourne 11.9 (75) and in 1974 at Princes Park, Carlton & Footscray drew 9.12 (66) apiece. - Andrew Gigacz
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On this day in 1897, South Melbourne 8.11 (59) defeated St Kilda 0.2 (2) at the Lake Oval. Unsurprisingly, a final score of 59 to 2 has never been seen again. - Andrew Gigacz
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Happy 46th birthday to ALLAN BARTLETT, who played 11 games for Adelaide in their debut season of 1991. At 188 cm, he was clearly quite a bit taller than his 403-game namesake, Kevin, which is reflected in the anagram of his name - TALLER (BLATANT). - Andrew Gigacz
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Theo Harms remains ahead of the field after round 8. As the Bombers start to slide down the ladder, can Theo hold on?
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After Sydney and Fremantle finished level on Saturday night, Gigs was always going to make this week's edition of Micro Noises all about draws.
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In May 1927, The Argus reports on the car accident that killed the former Essendon and Fremantle champion.
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On this day in 1982, Carlton defeated Sydney by 102 points at Princes Park. There have been 11 VFL/AFL matches in history decided by a margin of 102 points and the Blues have been involved in five of them, winning four and losing one. - Andrew Gigacz
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Essendon's JOHN SOMERVILLE made his debut on this day in 1960, kicking two goals against Carlton. Somerville played in Essendon's 1962 flag side but missed the 1965 premiership after he was knocked unconscious behind play in the Preliminary Final and had to be taken from the field. That moment was perhaps best captured by the anagram of his name: JOHN'S ILL - REMOVE. - Andrew Gigacz
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Former leading VFL umpire, Jack McMurray Jnr, talks to Hugh Buggy of The Argus, about the great players he has umpired.
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Writing for The Mail (SA), in 1954, former Sturt champ and new Hawthorn recruit, Clayton 'Candles' Thompson, looks at footy in Victoria as compared to SA.
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On this day in 2000, Carlton 20.9 (129) d North Melbourne 15.9 (99) at Princes Park. That match remains the only one in VFL/AFL history to have finished with a final score of 129 v 99. - Andrew Gigacz
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RAY STEELE, who played 42 games for Richmond between 1940 and 1943, was born on this day in 1917. A player who may or may not have been known for his good peripheral vision, he was an anagram of ALERT EYES. - Andrew Gigacz
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On this day in 1996. Fitzroy won its last ever match in the AFL, defeating Fremantle 16.11.107 to 10.16.76. Fitzroy had also been involved in the only other game to finish with a score of 107-76, losing to Melbourne in May 1929 at the MCG. - Andrew Gigacz
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West Coast and North Melbourne, who meet tonight at Subiaco, have played each other once before on May 17th. In 2008, the Kangaroos won a thriller 13.11 (89) to 12.11 (83). The match, North Melbourne's home game, was played at Carrara on the Gold Coast in front of 6,354 spectators. - Andrew Gigacz
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Happy birthday to Cash Fitzgerald, born on this day in 1921. Fitzgerald played three games for Hawthorn in 1947 and remains the only player in VFL/AFL history to have Cash as a first name. Coincidentally, the only player to have the surname Cash, Pat Cash Senior, was also a Hawthorn player. - Andrew Gigacz
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Did you enter the Gigs Ladder Comp this season? Check out how your ladder's looking after seven rounds.
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After Sydney and Fremantle finished level on Saturday night, Gigs was always going to make this week's edition of Micro Noises all about draws.
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Andrew Gigacz | 22 May 2013
Three anagrams, a postcode, a year and a rare tale of two Magpie teams. Gigs has got something for everyone this week.
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Andrew Gigacz | 14 May 2013
Theo Harms remains ahead of the field after round 8. As the Bombers start to slide down the ladder, can Theo hold on?
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Andrew Gigacz | 23 May 2013
Did you enter the Gigs Ladder Comp this season? Check out how your ladder's looking after seven rounds.
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Andrew Gigacz | 15 May 2013
Brisbane are anchored firmly near the base of the ladder with just one win. Oliver Caffrey asks if time is up for Michael Voss.
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Oliver Caffrey | 24 Apr 2013