I started collecting philatelic items associated with Australian Football, “Aussie Rules”, in 1996 following Australia Post’s issue to commemorate the 100th year anniversary of the
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2022 Sir Douglas Nicholls Stamp Issue
Childhood Born on 9 December 1906 on the Cummeragunja Reserve in New South Wales, he was the youngest of five children from the Yorta Yorta
2022 AFLW Premiers: The Crows
The 2022 AFL Women’s Grand Final was held at the Adelaide Oval on 9 April to determine the premiers of the sixth season of the
2022 Buddy Franklin 1000th Goal
In round 2 of season 2022 Sydney Swans star Buddy Franklin reached the incredible feat of kicking 1,000 AFL career goals. Franklin is only the
The Oval, Kennington, UK
The Oval, currently referred to for sponsorship purposes as the Kia Oval, is an international cricket ground in Kennington, in the London Borough of Lambeth,
2022 Footy Stamps
The 2022 Footy stamp release was announced in the Stamp Bulletin, no. 376. Like the 2021 issue there was a combined stamp pack including the
2022 RIP Shane Warne
On the 4 March 2022, Shane Warne, Wisden’s bowler of the century, died while attending a fitness retreat in Thailand. He was only 52 years
2022 Status International Auction (February)
On the 3rd January Status International Auctions of Sydney held an online public auction. Lot 1935 was a Souvenir Event Sheet commemorating the Inaugural Kokoda
2021 Leski Auctions (December)
On the 9th December Leski auctions of Melbourne held an online auction of Stamps, Coins and Postal History. Lot 285 was a group of photographic
2021 Subiaco Oval Postmark
On the 1st December 2021 Australia Post released a commemorative postmark to celebrate the redevelopment of Subiaco Oval. The design shows the heritage listed Subiaco
2021 Premiers: The Demons
For the second consecutive season, the COVID-19 pandemic caused alterations to the grand final scheduling. Again the MCG was unavailable as no patrons were able
2021 Brownlow Medalist
Port Adelaide midfielder Ollie Wines has been crowned the 2021 Brownlow Medallist, winning the award on 36 votes. In what was a close count, Wines