Cocky Marr
by Between the wars, Cocky Marr was the Carlton Football Club’s unofficial mascot: a crested cockatoo who loved the Blues, and despised bad umpiring.
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AFL Teams That Changed Their Name
The VFL/AFL has seen many changes in the last 120 years; here are the AFL teams that have changed their name.
The Longest Winning Streak in VFL/AFL History
In 1953, Geelong set an Australian football record that still stands today: the longest winning streak in VFL/AFL history.
The Last Australian Man to Win the Australian Open
Mark Edmonson is the last Australian man to win the Australian Open singles; he also set a tennis record that stands to this day.
The Origins of Women’s Football
The origins of women’s football in Australia features department store workers, fancy dress costumes, and a player from the north of England named Trixie.
A History of the AFL Grand Final
The history of the AFL grand final involves challenge matches, bloodbaths, skipped years and a Geelong lawyer named Kenneth McIntyre.
Synthetic Test Cricket: Calling the Ashes by Telegraph
Before live TV, Synthetic Test Cricket used telegraph cables and radio to bring the Ashes home to Australia.
8 Discontinued Olympic Sports
In 120 years, the modern Olympics has seen many sports come and go. Here are 8 discontinued Olympic sports.
The History of the Boxing Day Test
On December 26 each year, test cricket comes to the MCG in a celebrated local tradition. But the history of the Boxing Day Test is …