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.
What was already a great weekend for this state just got even better! 😂
November 30, 2025 at 8:17 AM
What was already a great weekend for this state just got even better! 😂
No skin in the game, but got to chuckle at this mob reporting through gritted teeth what is obviously a pretty good day for Melbourne. As for the reader comments ... 😂
November 30, 2025 at 2:55 AM
No skin in the game, but got to chuckle at this mob reporting through gritted teeth what is obviously a pretty good day for Melbourne. As for the reader comments ... 😂
Total Grand Final domination from North Melbourne the appropriate manner in which to win their 27th straight game and second straight premiership. Phenomenal team, so disciplined and well-structured, deserve all the plaudits and success which comes their way. #AFLW
November 29, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Total Grand Final domination from North Melbourne the appropriate manner in which to win their 27th straight game and second straight premiership. Phenomenal team, so disciplined and well-structured, deserve all the plaudits and success which comes their way. #AFLW
Regular catch up of former Age sport alumni today. Many stories told, many reputations shredded. 😂 (L-R) John Locking, Glenn Lester, Bob Parsonage, Norm Carter, Martin Blake, Mike Sheahan, Andy Ryan, Greg Baum, Rohan Connolly, Darrell O'Connor, Graham Trevellyan, Wendy Carter, Christine Lester.
November 28, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Regular catch up of former Age sport alumni today. Many stories told, many reputations shredded. 😂 (L-R) John Locking, Glenn Lester, Bob Parsonage, Norm Carter, Martin Blake, Mike Sheahan, Andy Ryan, Greg Baum, Rohan Connolly, Darrell O'Connor, Graham Trevellyan, Wendy Carter, Christine Lester.
Here's a few thoughts on video of James Packer's recent outburst and the media's dutiful reporting of the rich crying poor...(see link)
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November 27, 2025 at 4:57 AM
Here's a few thoughts on video of James Packer's recent outburst and the media's dutiful reporting of the rich crying poor...(see link)
open.substack.com/pub/rohancon...
open.substack.com/pub/rohancon...
It’s AusMusic T-Shirt day! Wear yours with pride and support our local music industry!! 🤘🎸#ausmusictshirtday
November 27, 2025 at 1:31 AM
It’s AusMusic T-Shirt day! Wear yours with pride and support our local music industry!! 🤘🎸#ausmusictshirtday
Jeez, who'd have thought?! Such an amiable, empathic and charismatic sort of bloke, can't understand why he didn't resonate with people.😂
November 26, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Jeez, who'd have thought?! Such an amiable, empathic and charismatic sort of bloke, can't understand why he didn't resonate with people.😂
I'm no massive fan of Labor these days but jeez I've had a gutful of this sort of delusional bullshit from the likes of Jeff Kennett & Herald-Sun. Claiming a party which holds massive majorities at both federal and state level is in freefall is just absolutely laughable garbage.
November 25, 2025 at 5:15 AM
I'm no massive fan of Labor these days but jeez I've had a gutful of this sort of delusional bullshit from the likes of Jeff Kennett & Herald-Sun. Claiming a party which holds massive majorities at both federal and state level is in freefall is just absolutely laughable garbage.
One of the most incredible Tests I’ve ever seen. Still thought we were no chance even needing just 200 to win, can’t believe how easily we did it in the finish given how good England looked early today. Take a bow Mitch Starc and Travis Head! And go you Aussies!! #ashes
November 22, 2025 at 10:07 AM
One of the most incredible Tests I’ve ever seen. Still thought we were no chance even needing just 200 to win, can’t believe how easily we did it in the finish given how good England looked early today. Take a bow Mitch Starc and Travis Head! And go you Aussies!! #ashes
'Australian values' according to whom, FFS? Given that most of the Libs' policies now seem straight from the 1970s, I'd be fairly sceptical they have the remotest idea what this country's values actually are.
November 19, 2025 at 10:42 AM
'Australian values' according to whom, FFS? Given that most of the Libs' policies now seem straight from the 1970s, I'd be fairly sceptical they have the remotest idea what this country's values actually are.
"Thanks Basil. I just want to give you a bit of an insight into the WA prison system. We’re a bunch of unique individuals..."
November 19, 2025 at 7:27 AM
"Thanks Basil. I just want to give you a bit of an insight into the WA prison system. We’re a bunch of unique individuals..."
This. Worst thing the Liberal Party has ever done is taking its cues from the culture war machinery of a self-interested Murdoch and other outrage media. Pitching to an Australia which no longer exists.
November 19, 2025 at 1:55 AM
This. Worst thing the Liberal Party has ever done is taking its cues from the culture war machinery of a self-interested Murdoch and other outrage media. Pitching to an Australia which no longer exists.
The coaches grilling the media for a change in the AFL Footy Record in 1997, courtesy of @rfchistorian. (Note Huddo looking 15! At least he looks like he's in his 30s now! 😂)
November 18, 2025 at 8:36 AM
The coaches grilling the media for a change in the AFL Footy Record in 1997, courtesy of @rfchistorian. (Note Huddo looking 15! At least he looks like he's in his 30s now! 😂)
Wilson and more moderate Liberals are clearly the party’s only hope, but that’s completely at odds with how the Libs are tracking federally and the very direction the Murdoch headkickers have been screaming opposition to for years. Going to be a very interesting watch!
November 17, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Wilson and more moderate Liberals are clearly the party’s only hope, but that’s completely at odds with how the Libs are tracking federally and the very direction the Murdoch headkickers have been screaming opposition to for years. Going to be a very interesting watch!
Worst Proclaimers cover band ever.
November 17, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Worst Proclaimers cover band ever.
OK, I did my favourite 10 Foo Fighters songs in an earlier post, now I'm adding No. 11-20 (no, there's no Everlong & My Hero here sorry, yes, I know you love them, but I just prefer others, right?😂) #foofighters
November 15, 2025 at 4:40 AM
OK, I did my favourite 10 Foo Fighters songs in an earlier post, now I'm adding No. 11-20 (no, there's no Everlong & My Hero here sorry, yes, I know you love them, but I just prefer others, right?😂) #foofighters
Whatever ends up happening with Trump, we can at least now say with some certainty that you'll never see or hear his name again without that of Epstein right alongside it in the same breath. And that's magnificent, exactly the legacy he deserves.
November 15, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Whatever ends up happening with Trump, we can at least now say with some certainty that you'll never see or hear his name again without that of Epstein right alongside it in the same breath. And that's magnificent, exactly the legacy he deserves.
Thanks Basil. I just want to give you a bit of an insight into the Opposition front bench. We’re a bunch of unique individuals... #IYKYK
November 13, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Thanks Basil. I just want to give you a bit of an insight into the Opposition front bench. We’re a bunch of unique individuals... #IYKYK
Talked last week about how much I love Foo Fighters. Have ranked my fave 10 songs. Lot to choose from!
1. Monkey Wrench
2. This Is A Call
3. The Teacher
4. Bridge Burning
5. Enough Space
6. White Limo
7. All My Life
8. Breakout
9. The Pretender
10. Times Like These
1. Monkey Wrench
2. This Is A Call
3. The Teacher
4. Bridge Burning
5. Enough Space
6. White Limo
7. All My Life
8. Breakout
9. The Pretender
10. Times Like These
November 13, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Talked last week about how much I love Foo Fighters. Have ranked my fave 10 songs. Lot to choose from!
1. Monkey Wrench
2. This Is A Call
3. The Teacher
4. Bridge Burning
5. Enough Space
6. White Limo
7. All My Life
8. Breakout
9. The Pretender
10. Times Like These
1. Monkey Wrench
2. This Is A Call
3. The Teacher
4. Bridge Burning
5. Enough Space
6. White Limo
7. All My Life
8. Breakout
9. The Pretender
10. Times Like These
Forgot to post this last week. James Reyne at The Corner last Friday night, great gig, lot of fun, terrific band too.
November 13, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Forgot to post this last week. James Reyne at The Corner last Friday night, great gig, lot of fun, terrific band too.
I used to do a forensic analysis of the AFL fixture, not just “double ups”, but travel, short breaks. Got to be honest though, now you can limp into 10th spot and still play finals, does any draw advantage matter that much? Be thereabouts for six months and you’ll have a chance.
November 13, 2025 at 2:21 AM
I used to do a forensic analysis of the AFL fixture, not just “double ups”, but travel, short breaks. Got to be honest though, now you can limp into 10th spot and still play finals, does any draw advantage matter that much? Be thereabouts for six months and you’ll have a chance.
First few reader comments under Herald-Sun story about Channel 9 redundancies. (Ch7 of course, particularly, long noted as a hotbed of left-wing politics!) Seriously, are these the dumbest people on the face of the earth? 🤣🤪🤡
November 11, 2025 at 1:30 AM
First few reader comments under Herald-Sun story about Channel 9 redundancies. (Ch7 of course, particularly, long noted as a hotbed of left-wing politics!) Seriously, are these the dumbest people on the face of the earth? 🤣🤪🤡
Oh FFS. Let's have 10 of 18 teams play finals. Well done guys, sensational way to reward mediocrity. But at least broadcasters can hyperventilate over some more "finals".🙄
November 9, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Oh FFS. Let's have 10 of 18 teams play finals. Well done guys, sensational way to reward mediocrity. But at least broadcasters can hyperventilate over some more "finals".🙄