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Review: Football's Forgotten Years
Wherever you stand on the argument for the inclusion of pre-1897 seasons to be included in AFL records, Colin Carter's new book is a must-read, argues Andrew Gigacz.
Dogs sting the Blues – again!
For the sixth time, the Bulldogs and Blues were entwined in a last-round battle for finals in 2022. Andrew Gigacz looks at all six chapters of this ongoing saga.
Equal opportunity for Cazaly and co
The list of two-club V/AFL players runs into the thousands but only 62 of those, Andrew Gigacz reveals, have played exactly the same number of games for each of their clubs.
When the honeymoon is over
History correctly predicted Melbourne would begin their 2021 premiership defence with a win but does it suggest the Demons can go back-to-back in 2022? Andrew Gigacz investigates.
Dee-lightful — 2021 in review
The Demon dream, so long out of reach, has become a reality. Andrew Gigacz looks back on Melbourne's remarkable 2021 AFL season, which saw the club break a 57-year premiership drought.
John Devaney: footy's hidden legend
Following the sudden and very sad passing of John Devaney, founder of this website's predecessor, Andrew Gigacz reflects on the legacy of a man known to too few.
Footy Research
The Association Burst Up
An 1896 article in the Leader highlights how at least some of the mainstream media viewed the VFA/VFL split, says Andrew Gigacz.
Can you help Carlton find its holy grail?
Carlton FC historian Tony De Bolfo has put out a call for help to find its first Premiership trophy, which dates all the way back to 1871. Can you help?
Bert's Backyard (medal)
A chance find in a South Perth garden has set the scene for a little footy history mystery. Andrew Gigacz tells the story of Bert Hall's 1901 medallion.
The one and only... Ray Saltmarsh
In the latest in his series looking at one-game players, Andrew Gigacz takes us back to Ray Saltmarsh's only game for Collingwood in 1975.
The one and only... Joe O'Grady
On his 150th birthday, Andrew Gigacz looks back at the career of St Kilda's Joe O'Grady, whose career and life were tragically cut short by illness.
Two-Way Traffic: Port Adelaide⇄Richmond
Ahead of Thursday's Richmond vs Port Adelaide match, Andrew Gigacz looks at the 11 footballers who have turned out for both clubs.
Treasure Trove
Fitzroy premiers
The Age's football correspondent Pivot, reports on Fitzroy's Grand Final win over Collingwood in 1922 to claim its seventh VFL premiership.
Melbourne's 1933 plan succeeded
The Herald's Bert Barclay looks at how the foundations of Melbourne's 1939 premiership-winning team were laid in 1933 by 'Checker' Hughes and Percy Page.
1951: Geelong's jubilee flag
In 1952, The Argus's Hugh Buggy took a look back at the previous VFL season, lauding Geelong's intelligence in their 1951 premiership win.
A West Torrens protest
Protests at the result of matches have been rare in Australian Football but a 1924 match between West Torrens and Norwood was the subject of one.
Obituaries
The death of Ted Fleming
The Riverine Herald and Table Talk staff writers report on the tragic death of Ted Fleming, former Melbourne and University player in the VFL.
The death of Tom Forgarty
The Herald and Argus staff writers report on the tragic death of Tom Fogarty Senior, former St Kilda, South Melbourne and University player in the VFL.
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Match Reports
Greater Western Sydney v Adelaide
GWS 15.16 (106) | ADEL 12.18 (90) Round 1
St. Kilda v Fremantle
STK 10.7 (67) | FREO 7.10 (52) Round 1
Hawthorn v Essendon
HAW 9.11 (65) | ESS 19.10 (124) Round 1
Melbourne v Western Bulldogs
MELB 17.13 (115) | WBULL 9.11 (65) Round 1
Gold Coast v Sydney
SUNS 9.7 (61) | SYD 16.14 (110) Round 1
North Melbourne v West Coast
NTH 12.15 (87) | WCE 12.10 (82) Round 1
Port Adelaide v Brisbane
PORT 18.18 (126) | BRIS 11.6 (72) Round 1
Geelong v Collingwood
GEEL 16.7 (103) | COLL 19.11 (125) Round 1
Richmond v Carlton
RICH 8.10 (58) | CARL 8.10 (58) Round 1