Archive - Good one, Wilson!

Yabby and the Chief — Two Legends

This is ten minutes of audio with new Legend Jason Dunstall about arriving at Hawthorn and his early experiences of being coached by Allan Jeans.

Apr 17 •

Our legend of awesomeness

For the first time in seven years, Jack watched a movie at the cinema. Then, having conquered one of his greatest fears, we went back three days later…

Apr 10 •

March 2024

A Really Really Good Friday [repost]

Jack is twelve and loves the music quiz show, Rockwiz. He's been gifted a comp ticket for the 2024 Really Really Good Friday Show tonight by his heroes…

Mar 28 •

'For two hours a week we would feel alive' — Ange speaking in Greek about the glory of Hellas

Ange Postecoglou speaks in Greek about what South Melbourne Hellas means to him, and about his championship winning coach, Hungarian legend Ferenc…

Mar 27 •

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'Once again, words fail Norman Mailer'

This is the end of one of many beautifully constructed anecdotes Declan Fay shared on Speakola podcast. Great episode. Surprise When We Were Kings…

Mar 25 •

9 photos in 9 — Happy birthday Alice!

Our youngest, Alice, has turned nine. She asked for 'one of those year by year photo posts on your blog'. And for a puppy.

Mar 22 •

A tale of two ruckmen (and two Bernies) - REPOST

In 1981, Don Scott took a vow of silence within the walls of the Hawthorn Football Club. Another big, affable Hawk, refused to notice.

Mar 10 •

An Affair to Remember — Hawthorn (Part 3)

The third and final part of a piece I wrote about my journey with the brown and gold.

Mar 6 •

An Affair to Remember — Hawthorn (Part 2)

The second of three parts about my life long love affair with footy and Hawthorn.

Mar 4 •

An Affair to Remember — Hawthorn (Part 1)

This is a longish piece I published in a sports anthology called, ‘Best on Ground, Great Writers on the Greatest Game’, Penguin. It's about my footy…

Mar 4 •

February 2024

'A paradox, a paradox, WTF's a paradox?'

I remember finding out about the Leap Day birthday thing during a child friendly performance of The Pirates of Penzance. I think Jon English might have…

Feb 29 •

The weight of the archive — how broadcasters have killed Australian filmmaking

Our film 'Puskas in Australia' (trailer below) has laboured under the weight of an uncleared copyright archive for several years. We are not alone, as a…

Feb 28 •

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