Rohan Connolly
@rohanconnolly65.bsky.social
I'm an Australian journalist talking/writing/broadcasting/posting about sport (particularly AFL football), music, politics and culture. You'll find my stuff at Footyology, ESPN, Australian Community Media and on 3AW.
One of the great '90s post-hardcore bands Quicksand have made a great return in recent years & their latest 'Bring On The Psychics' is a belter. And if you like this, check out their masterpiece 'Slip' from 1993. Quicksand - Crystallize youtu.be/iu3xqskepyg?... via @YouTube
Quicksand - Crystallize (Official Music Video)
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Vault: With thanks to @rohanconnolly65.bsky.social , I've managed to digitise 'Paul Kelly and the Messengers' 20min live performance on MTV Australia, February 1st 1990 at 11.35pm youtu.be/nX9jjZaWZzo
Paul Kelly and the Messengers - February 1st 1990, MTV Australia Live Studio performance.
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On FOOTYOLOGY, he’s humble, respectful, hardworking and, at just 23, already one of the most decorated players in the AFL. Yet somehow, the more extraordinary Nick Daicos becomes, the more vitriol he cops, writes Rohan Connolly.
Shut up haters, Nick Daicos really is that good | Footyology
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WOW what a game!! If that isn't the best game of this season it's on the podium. What a ripper!! Free-flowing, high-scoring, heaps of pressure & great individual efforts. Really hope both @melbournefc & @freodockers are there at the end, will be a fantastic finals! #afldeesfreo
On FOOTYOLOGY, There are games in which only one team really has something to gain. Then there are games in which one team simply can't win. Fremantle's trip to the MCG, to play Melbourne on Saturday, is somehow both, writes Rohan Connolly.
Can the Fremantle Dockers afford to lose or not? | Footyology
Shai Bolton is all smiles after Fremantle's win over the Western Bulldogs last week. Photo: AFL MEDIA There are games in which only one team really has something to gain. Then there are games in which...
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AFL obsession with teams resting players is bizarre and shows they've learned nothing since overreacting to the same thing 10 years ago and lumping us with the pre-finals bye. My latest for Australian Community Media ...
To rest or not? The AFL's obsession is bizarre, and a problem of their own creation
The league is cracking down on the problem it created.
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On FOOTYOLOGY, AFL clubs, including Carlton, might still be wary of appointing a caretaker to a full-time role after some recent misfires. But what Josh Fraser is doing at the Blues is different, and real, writes Rohan Connolly.
‘Caretaker curse’? No, Carlton, Fraser’s the real deal | Footyology
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On FOOTYOLOGY, Geelong looked shot to ribbons only a month ago. But the remarkable Cats just keep finding a way, even with injuries, writes Rohan Connolly.
Remarkable Cats keep clinging on | Footyology
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What can the Bombers and Tigers get out of the last month of the AFL season? Not a lot. My latest for Australian Community Media …
Injuries or a broken game plan? The hard verdict on two AFL giants
The end of the season is perhaps the only bright spark for these teams.
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Not really the same gravitas as, say, Howard unloading on Keating, is it? 😂🙄
On FOOTYOLOGY, a difficult weekend for northern expansion clubs Gold Coast and GWS is another reminder that the next AFL cab off the rank will have some natural advantages the Suns and Giants don't, says Rohan Connolly.
In hard times, it always helps to have some heritage | Footyology
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“As Gold Coast and GWS stumble, Tasmania’s greatest strength is already clear” … my latest for @espnausnz.bsky.social LINK: bit.ly/4vSXdL3
HAHAHA Fox Footy crapped itself and they had to throw to the alternative Hindi broadcast… think I preferred it!!! #afldogstigers
Great test for the Demons (and the Cats for that matter) at the MCG tonight. My latest for @espnausnz.bsky.social
King's true test: Why Cats clash could turbocharge Dees' season
The Dees have already exceeded expectations in Steven King's first season, but beating the Cats could prove they're genuine flag contenders and not just a great story, writes Rohan Connolly.
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Latest Macca's ad brought me here. Seriously though, not my genre, but always loved this track and clip. Bomfunk MC's - Freestyler (Video Original Version) youtu.be/ymNFyxvIdaM?... via @YouTube
Bomfunk MC's - Freestyler (Video Original Version)
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2001 was the sixth and final year of 'Football Feedback' on C7 sport. Was always great fun to work on. And a great 90-minute Monday night wrap up of the weekend's footy. youtu.be/H7RanRqxLp8?...
Round 4 2001 "Footy Feedback" - Guests: Danny Frawley, David King.
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Trying to work out why we should give a rat's tossbag why a 28yo man facing drug charges briefly attended a particular private school in the long distant past. Just weird.🤪🙄
If you're another club with genuine flag aspirations, Collingwood won't be appearing anywhere on your September wish list, writes Rohan Connolly on FOOTYOLOGY. The Pies can still cause others problems.
Pies mightn’t be premiers, but can still cause problems | Footyology
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Why don't we just start calling Photoshop the "Trump Removal Machine"? Anyway, anything which removes that bloated, narcissistic POS from any setting his odious and unwanted presence infects is a valuable tool. JFC what a knob. 🤡💩 #FIFAworldcup #ESPARG
Grant Hansen trying to fire up Derek Kickett and me without a lot of luck. 😂
Congratulations Spain, absolutely deserved, in terms of play, really, one of the most one-sided finals ever. Would have been highway robbery if they hadn't prevailed. #ESPARG #FIFAworldcup
It's hard to argue against the removal of Nicky Winmar from the Australian Football Hall of Fame, says Rohan Connolly on FOOTYOLOGY. But by making membership conditional on conduct, the AFL has opened itself to questions about consistency.
Winmar ruling is right, but raises more questions | Footyology
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Same bloke who a few months back wrote an impassioned defence of Kyle & Jackie O's rancid radio show. Nothing would surprise me after that smouldering pile of dog poo.
Kaz Cooke@kazcooke.bsky.social · last mo.Well that's one way to start a paragraph about men trying to destroy democracy and civil rights in America: Michael Koziol (SMH/Age) leads off with 'to be fair' ... because Bannon & henchmen are proud to wave around their fascist playbook.
Too long since I tweeted this awesome song and awesome clip! Helmet - Wilma's Rainbow youtu.be/k3a8Ow-DoAw?... via @YouTube
Helmet - Wilma's Rainbow
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There, fixed up that typo for you, guys. You're welcome.
Wonder if the AFL would really want a side as accomplished as Geelong sneaking into 10th with a wildcard, getting on a roll and winning a flag? My latest for Australian Community Media...
The AFL's wildcard round is a cheap gimmick that rewards failure, even if good teams are involved
The league might get lucky, but the system is fundamentally flawed.
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It's been an up and down season for St Kilda, but finally, there are some visible signs of improvement. Can the Saints keep the momentum going now? On FOOTYOLOGY, Rohan Connolly looks at what's required. #footyology
Are the Saints sneaking into the September mix? | Footyology
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Enjoy doing this regular chat. As you might expect by now, didn't hold back on just where the Bombers are at, either. (That's the last 6-7 minutes if you want to cut to the chase)🙄 omny.fm/shows/sports...
Sports Drive - Rohan Connolly (13/07/2026) - Sports Drive
AFL Journalist, Rohan Connolly, joins Sports Drive with Regan Spear to review another huge weekend of footy.
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