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A Beach Road belting
On a cool June day in 1981, Port Melbourne ran hot against Sandringham, turning a top-of-the-table tussle into a Beach Road belting. Mic Rees recalls an afternoon of annihilation.
Footscray's VFL 50th: April blooms
In part two of Mic Rees' retrospective look at Footscray's 1974 season, he covers the first month, in which the Dogs' showed very promising signs and unveiled future stars.
Footscray's VFL 50th: Pre-season
In this first article in a new series examining Footscray's 1974 VFL season – its 50th in the 'big league' – Mic Rees looks back at how the Bulldogs shaped up in the pre-season.
Coodabeen Champions? They are!
For many fans, there's never been footy without the Coodabeen Champions. But as their time on radio comes to a close, Andrew Gigacz reflects on what will be a great loss.
The one and only... Geoff Weber
He played only one VFL game, but Geoff Weber achieved much more. Andrew Gigacz reveals he was a wrestler, mentor, performer and even saved a man's life on his way to getting a player permit!
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.
Footy Research
The demise of University in the VFL
Shortly after war broke out in Europe in 1914, University Football Club withdrew from the VFL. Here's how the club's league demise was reported.
The "Perfidy" of Ron Barassi
As the footy world mourns Ron Barassi's passing, a look back at how The Bulletin's 'Batman' dealt with the legend's move to Carlton in 1964.
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.
Treasure Trove
One kick saves North in hectic finish
The recent AFLW Grand Final between the Lions and Kangaroos reminds us of the first time their two men's sides met in a final in 1958.
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.
Obituaries
The death of Harry Goding
Tributes for Harry Goding came from The Record, The Sun and The Australasian upon news of his sudden death, aged 64, in 1924.
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.
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Match Reports
Sydney v Brisbane
SYD 9.6 (60) | BRIS 18.12 (120) Grand Final
Geelong v Brisbane
GEEL 12.13 (85) | BRIS 14.11 (95) Second Preliminary Final
Sydney v Port Adelaide
SYD 14.11 (95) | PORT 8.11 (59) First Preliminary Final
Greater Western Sydney v Brisbane
GWS 15.10 (100) | BRIS 15.15 (105) First Semi-final
Port Adelaide v Hawthorn
PORT 11.9 (75) | HAW 11.6 (72) Second Semi-final
Sydney v Greater Western Sydney
SYD 13.10 (88) | GWS 12.10 (82) First Qualifying Final
Brisbane v Carlton
BRIS 14.15 (99) | CARL 11.5 (71) First Elimination Final
Western Bulldogs v Hawthorn
WB 9.8 (62) | HAW 14.15 (99) Second Elimination Final
Port Adelaide v Geelong
PORT 7.12 (54) | GEEL 20.18 (138) Second Qualifying Final