‘Hulk’ Hawkins

A fired up Tom Hawkins had a ‘day out’ against Carlton at Docklands Stadium (6 June 2014), dragging in 10 marks and kicking 4 goals personally. His powerful display from the very start was on show, and during the game prompted me to nickname him as Hulk Hawkins. He monstered the Blues with great marking […]

Tom Hawkins: Rise of the Tomahawk

Tom Hawkins, much maligned, much anticipated.  Some supporters always knew he’d take time to develop; but many were screaming for his head on a platter.  It’s time now for the nay-sayers to give him the respect he richly deserves. Finally he is getting the recognition that he has fought for; that he was going to […]

Party Time on the Gold Coast

A new family tradition was borne this week – we were off to the Gold Coast to watch our beloved Cats take on the Suns at their new home ground, the old Cararra.  When we were kids we’d drive to VFL Park or the ‘G’ or catch the train down to Geelong; in this modern […]