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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Football's falls from grace
In response to a question from a fan, Andrew Gigacz looks at past V/AFL teams that have flown out of the blocks before falling short of finals.
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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.
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Two-Way Traffic: Fitzroy+Brisbane⇄South Melbourne+Sydney
Andrew Gigacz takes a look at the footballers who have played for both Fitzroy/Brisbane and South Melbourne/Sydney.
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Micro Noises 207: Will it end in tears?
Kicking off a premiership defence with five wins on the trot is a good thing, yeah? Maybe not, says Gigs.
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Two-Way Traffic: Richmond ⇄ St Kilda
In the wake of last week's St Kilda vs Richmond encounter, Andrew Gigacz takes a look at the footballers who have played for both clubs.
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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.
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Dee-lightful — The 2021 AFL season 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.
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Giga Bite, January 18, 2022
Collingwood's Bob Galbally was born 101 years ago today. One of three brothers to play for the Magpies in the 1940s, Bob made eight senior appearances in black and white in 1944, kicking 26 goals. — Andrew Gigacz
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Giga Bite, January 4, 2022
Sturt's Peter Edwards was born 130 years ago today. Edwards played 36 games for the Double Blues from 1912 to 1915 before enlisting. He was killed in action in France in 1917, aged just 25. — Andrew Gigacz
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Giga Bite, January 3, 2022
Sturt's Don Bartlett was born 100 years ago today. Bartlett played 54 games for the Double Blues in the 1940s and 1950s. He passed away in 2012, aged 90. — Andrew Gigacz
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Giga Bite, December 23, 2021
First recorded by Fitzroy in 1943 and most recently by Richmond in 2019, 23.12 has been a final score just 13 times over 123 V/AFL seasons. Its reverse, 12.23, has come up 14 times. — Andrew Gigacz
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Giga Bite, December 22, 2021
First recorded by Geelong in 1925 and most recently by North Melbourne in 2019, 22.12 has been a final score 34 times across 124 V/AFL seasons. Its reverse, 12.22, has been registered 25 times. — Andrew Gigacz
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Giga Bite, December 20, 2021
North Melbourne and Brighton's Ted Turner was born 100 years ago today. Turner played 16 games for the Shinboners from 1944 to 1946 before becoming a VFA premiership player with Brighton in 1948. — Andrew Gigacz
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Andrew Gigacz
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Joined 6th Jun 2012
Last seen 17th Aug 2018
Teams
AFL: Western Bulldogs (VIC)
Local: Footscray (VIC)
About Me
Footy-head since I fell in love with the game in 1973 after receiving the Murfett "Aussie Footy" game for my 8th birthday. Born and bred in the western suburbs, I'm a passionate FOOTSCRAY supporter. David Smorgon might like the name Western Bulldogs, but they'll always be Footscray to me and many others.
Favourite Players
Robert Groenewegen, Bob Murphy
Favourite Moment
1. In a reserves game in 1978 at the Western Oval, from deep in the pocket at the Barkly St end, Peter Welsh sent a handball towards a team-mate in the goal square. He overcooked it and it went straight through the big sticks. The goal umpire thought he'd kicked it and signalled a goal, putting the Dogs in front against Essendon just before the final siren. The sight of the Essendon cheer-squad going nuts at the injustice will always be a highlight for me. 2. October 1st, 5pm. I think you know why.
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