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.
Pinned
Hi everybody, with some trepidation, I'm going to start an account here. I'm a journalist of 40-plus years experience from Melbourne, Australia, specialising professionally in AFL football, but with a VERY keen interest also in other sport, music, politics & popular culture. Let's see what happens!
This has been one of my favourite songs for about 35 years now. And the more I listen to it the more I think it might actually be the greatest pop song ever written. Just beautiful in every way, the feel, lyrics, playing. Perfecto.
XTC - Mayor Of Simpleton youtu.be/Ciq0wlhwUVw?... via @YouTube
XTC - Mayor Of Simpleton youtu.be/Ciq0wlhwUVw?... via @YouTube
XTC - Mayor Of Simpleton
YouTube video by XTCVEVO
youtu.be
November 27, 2025 at 12:11 PM
This has been one of my favourite songs for about 35 years now. And the more I listen to it the more I think it might actually be the greatest pop song ever written. Just beautiful in every way, the feel, lyrics, playing. Perfecto.
XTC - Mayor Of Simpleton youtu.be/Ciq0wlhwUVw?... via @YouTube
XTC - Mayor Of Simpleton youtu.be/Ciq0wlhwUVw?... via @YouTube
Just stumbled on this new HD version of a great Nirvana gig at their absolute peak in 1991. Pretty damn good!
Nirvana LIVE @ The Paramount 1991 | Full Concert (4K Remastered) youtu.be/Z53nb74H7Vc?... via @YouTube
Nirvana LIVE @ The Paramount 1991 | Full Concert (4K Remastered) youtu.be/Z53nb74H7Vc?... via @YouTube
Nirvana LIVE @ The Paramount 1991 | Full Concert (4K Remastered)
YouTube video by fruzalv
youtu.be
November 27, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Just stumbled on this new HD version of a great Nirvana gig at their absolute peak in 1991. Pretty damn good!
Nirvana LIVE @ The Paramount 1991 | Full Concert (4K Remastered) youtu.be/Z53nb74H7Vc?... via @YouTube
Nirvana LIVE @ The Paramount 1991 | Full Concert (4K Remastered) youtu.be/Z53nb74H7Vc?... via @YouTube
If I’m doing a list of songs defining both a decade (90s) and a musical movement (grunge) THIS is definitely on it. What a classic!!
Screaming Trees - Nearly Lost You youtu.be/PE5f561Y1x4?... via @YouTube
Screaming Trees - Nearly Lost You youtu.be/PE5f561Y1x4?... via @YouTube
Screaming Trees - Nearly Lost You
YouTube video by ScreamingTreesVEVO
youtu.be
November 27, 2025 at 7:40 AM
If I’m doing a list of songs defining both a decade (90s) and a musical movement (grunge) THIS is definitely on it. What a classic!!
Screaming Trees - Nearly Lost You youtu.be/PE5f561Y1x4?... via @YouTube
Screaming Trees - Nearly Lost You youtu.be/PE5f561Y1x4?... via @YouTube
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...
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
This is the stuff which will resonate with voters, much as the rail crossing removals did ... ie. actually doing things. Mainstream media is now so far off the pace with identifying and informing people about this stuff it feels increasingly like the rest of us live in a parallel universe. Bizarre.
Important to remember that while the Murdoch and Ninefax outlets are under the covers 'fluffing up' the Libs, in the next few weeks the Vic Govt will deliver
- a whole new 5 stations & tunnel.
- a new river crossing/tunnel to the west.
And a month or two later
- a new, bigger Footscray hospital
- a whole new 5 stations & tunnel.
- a new river crossing/tunnel to the west.
And a month or two later
- a new, bigger Footscray hospital
Some hard hitting journalism in the Hun
November 26, 2025 at 1:42 PM
This is the stuff which will resonate with voters, much as the rail crossing removals did ... ie. actually doing things. Mainstream media is now so far off the pace with identifying and informing people about this stuff it feels increasingly like the rest of us live in a parallel universe. Bizarre.
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.
Can this POS possibly become even more revoltingly cringeworthy? Apparently. God he's loathsome. Even listening to him for five seconds makes you squirm.
Everything about this might be the saddest thing I’ve ever seen
November 24, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Can this POS possibly become even more revoltingly cringeworthy? Apparently. God he's loathsome. Even listening to him for five seconds makes you squirm.
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
What I like most about Ricky Ponting as a commentator is you get terrific insight & preparation, but not the blokey bullshit that so often accompanies former champions turned media people. The focus is the game, not him, and he talks to, not down to the audience. #ashes
November 22, 2025 at 2:35 AM
What I like most about Ricky Ponting as a commentator is you get terrific insight & preparation, but not the blokey bullshit that so often accompanies former champions turned media people. The focus is the game, not him, and he talks to, not down to the audience. #ashes
Reposted by Rohan Connolly
'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.
'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!