They say we should use this time to learn something new – so we thought we’d offer up a history lesson free of charge!
We’re going to be recapping all the important sporting moments each and every day as we look to fill the void our beloved sports have left behind.
So if it’s AFL, NRL, Basketball, Cricket, Golf or even Wrestling, be sure to return each morning as we take a trip back through the history books to relive some of the great sporting moments On This Day.
2015 – Valentine’s Day
It might have been Paul Gallen’s 250th game for the Sharks but Valentine Holmes proved to be the hero.
Holmes sealed a golden point victory with a dramatic field goal against the Raiders at GIO Stadium on this day five years ago.
It was a great escape for Cronulla after a controversial no try ruling against Andrew Fifita before going into extra-time.
1970 – Around the Grounds VFL Round 16
With talk of 19 days straight of AFL games, the footy fixture was far simpler 50 years ago.
July, 18th 1970 staged Round 16 of the VFL which featured six games being played at 2:10pm on a Saturday afternoon.
At Princes Park, Carlton easily accounted for St Kilda by 39 points with Alex Jesaulenko kicking nine goals.
36,044 people were on hand at the MCG to witness COllingwood slog out a 15 point win over the Demons.
Nine goals from legendary full-forward Doug Wade played a big part in the Cats 41 point victory over the Bombers at Kardinia Park.
A small crowd of only 8,442 were on hand at Arden Street to see the bottom of the ladder North Melbourne go down to Fitzroy by 27 points.
Hawthorn and Footscray had top billing at the League’s new prized possesion VFL Park and the Hawks demolished the Buldogs by 99 points.
Peter Hudson kicked a lazy 11 goals.
South Melbourne and Richmond slogged it out at the Lake Oval with the Tigers recording a 14 point victory.
