Category: Lists and astounding AFL facts

GARRY “BUDDHA” HOCKING IF you wanted proof that religion is a bit of a crock, you only need look as far as the Cats in the early-90s. They had God. … Continue reading The origins of the AFL’s most famous nicknames: Part II

THERE’S a bloke with red hair on the bench called Bluey. In the ruck is Dutchy Holland, at full-forward is Browny and running around in defence is Clarkey, Johnno and … Continue reading The origins of the AFL’s most famous nicknames: Part I

WE’VE all done desperate things for money. One moment you’re flashing the plastic around Harvey Norman to get that sweet sofa with the leather, the next you’re on a sofa … Continue reading The 6 desperate things AFL clubs did for a bit of cash

FIRST of all, apologies for the lack of action on The Hickey Stand recently. Much like Fitzroy and Brisbane, we engaged in a significant merger over the past few weeks … Continue reading How your State would look if Origin still existed

EDDIE doesn’t like zones. He fears the Giants’ hold over the Riverina region of Victoria and New South Wales will give them way too much of an advantage. Fair enough, … Continue reading The 12 VFL country zones and how they would have screwed your club today

ANZAC Day was like a Top Deck tour. There were 40-odd Aussies and one American, but invariably the American was the centre of attention.

FOOTY fans talk about it with a fondness usually reserved for a first child. 2001 – The Super Draft – the year we discovered names like Luke Hodge, Chris Judd, Dane … Continue reading The 21 Super Draft players that made it The Super Draft

THE petition to change the Princes Highway to Highway to the Danger Zone has already begun in Geelong.