The Machine’s rush to immortality - 1930 Grand Final
Jeff Dowsing looks back at the 1930 Grand Final win that brought Collingwood an historic fourth flag in a row, a record still to be equalled.
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Hafey's heroes march on - 1981 VFL First Semi Final
In this extract from his e-book, Collingwood's 50 Most Sensational Games, Jeff Dowsing looks back at the thrilling 1981 First Semi Final between Collingwood and Fitzroy.
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Era, era on the wall: Whatever it takes - 2011 and beyond
In the final chapter of his Era, Era series, Jeff Dowsing looks at the challenges facing Australian football in the current decade.
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Era, era on the wall: Part 8 - Lost in Transmission 2000 - 2010
As Jeff Dowsing's wonderful Era, Era series continues, he takes us through the year 2000 and into the the new millennium.
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Era, era on the wall: Part 7 - Growing pains and gains 1987-1999
Jeff Dowsing's wonderful Era, Era series continues, taking us through the 90s to the cusp of the new millennium.
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Era, era on the wall: Part 6 - Castles made of sand, 1977-1986
Jeff Dowsing takes us through from the late 70s to the mid 80s in part six of his wonderful Era, Era series.
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Era, era on the wall: Part 5 - Rocking the suburbs, 1967-1976
Part five of Jeff Dowsing's Era, era series takes us through the high-scoring late 1960s and into the colourful 1970s.
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Era, era on the wall: Part 4 - 1960-1966 - A popular routine
In part four of his Era, era series, which looks at distinctive VFL/AFL periods, Jeff Dowsing revisits the sixties, when the game hit the big time on television.
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Era, era on the wall - Part 3: 1949-1959 - Safe at home, and away
In part three of his Era, era series, which looks at distinctive VFL/AFL periods, Jeff Dowsing looks at the years 1949 to 1959.
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Era, era on the wall - 1939-1948: A war of attrition
In part two of his Era, era series, which looks at distinctive VFL/AFL periods, Jeff Dowsing looks at the 1939-1948 decade.
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Era, era on the wall, which was the greatest of them all?
In the first of a nine-part series which looks at distinctive VFL/AFL eras, Jeff Dowsing revisits the 1925-1938 period.
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The ‘Bradman of football’
In an extract from his book Collingwood's 50 Most Sensational Games, Jeff Dowsing looks at the day Gordon Coventry was bestowed the title 'the Bradman of football'.
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A trade with irritation
In a stressful time for those whose careers and boyhood dreams hang in the balance, the AFL's decision to grant Gillette sponsorship of trade period is dubious.
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Tied and exhausted - the 1977 Grand final
In this extract from his book, Collingwood's 50 Most Sensational Games, Jeff Dowsing looks back at the one that got away from the Pies - the 1977 drawn Grand Final against North.
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Remembering Yabby
Allan Jeans sadly passed away just over a year ago. Five years ago I was lucky enough to gain an insight into the 5-time premiership coach and his football philosophies.
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Jeff Dowsing
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Joined 22nd Jun 2012
Last seen 22nd Jul 2016
Teams
AFL: Collingwood (VIC)
Local: West Preston Lakeside (VIC)
About Me
My full time gig is in communications, although I previously worked in sports development (I completed a Bachelor of Business / Sports Management degree back when Pearl Jam was worth listening to). For a few years I moonlighted as a freelance writer, published by Inside Sport magazine, The Sunday Age Sport and a range of online publications. As for my footy credentials, a season with Hawthorn's U17s, back when Dermie was strutting the strut, probably overstated my ability. Alas, since the age of five I've been unable to shake an obsessive Collingwood disorder.
Favourite Players
Magro, Wearmouth, Daicos, Brown, Buckley, Swan, Pendlebury
Favourite Moment
Sitting behind the goals with my brother, ground level at the Ponsford end, to see the 'Pies take the chocolates in 2010
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