Fitzroy’s last premiership was in the VFL reserves in 1989:
Fitzroy at Brunswick Street Oval
I came across a wonderful site called Maroon and Blue (not active at December 27, 2011) that’s dedicated to documenting and celebrating the history and culture of the Fitzroy Football Club. I really liked the article, 1944 And All That, about the post-war era while Fitzroy still played at the Brunswick Street Oval. I’ve heard [...]
Haydn Bunton: Legend and Myth
I’m privileged to publish this story. Several months ago I converted to YouTube “The Ballad of Haydn Bunton” by Ken Mansell and Peter Bell. I conceded at the time I was probably breaching copyright, and if Ken didn’t like it he could let me know. Ken discovered the video recently and caned me with the [...]
Fitzroy against the odds
What a treasure, and thanks to YouTube. Fitzroy left the AFL in 1996 so quality video is hard to come by. I came across this clip tonight, which I think is from a game in 1991. Whatever the year, I remember coach Robert Shaw taking the team across to supporters at three-quarter-time for a rev-up [...]
The Ballad of Haydn Bunton
Ken Mansell wrote The Ballad of Haydn Bunton a few years ago and released it on CD with Peter Bell. Bunton was probably the greatest ever Australian footballer. Even though his performances are now beyond living memory for most people, he still rates in the top 10 all-time players when people compile those lists. He [...]
