The 2015 ‘Mopsy’ Fraser Cup – Round Twenty

Earl O’Neil on the Essendon situation over the past week, which included James Hird leaving as coach.

Round 19 – GWS v Essendon: Give me the child

Earl O’Neill watches the young GWS Giants finish over the top of the broken Bombers. He is encouraged by the kids in the crowd and can see a future for footy in western Sydney.

The 2015 ‘Mopsy’ Fraser Cup – Round Sixteen

Earl O’Neill with his thoughts on Round 16. Includes the Dalai Lama, General William Slim and the Barassi Line. (But sadly, no Perky Girl references-Ed)

The 2015 ‘Mopsy’ Fraser Cup – Round Fifteen

Some lovely words this week from Earl O’Neill on generational connections and changes, and his family’s intertwined Australian football and rugby league strands

Round 15 – Greater Western Sydney v St Kilda: Monaros and Mochas

Earl O’Neill, and the Mocha drinking Perky Girl, are late arrivals for the Giants game against St Kilda. Finals are a realistic aim for the Monaros thinks Earl.

The 2015 ‘Mopsy’ Fraser Cup – Round Fourteen

Earl O’Neil in his review looks at the events of the past week. He concludes that perhaps due to nutritionists having to know everything about a player is becoming too much for today’s footballer. He also writes how no words can describe the tragedy of Phil Walsh’s death and his condolences go out to the Walsh family.

The 2015 ‘Mopsy’ Fraser Cup – Round Thirteen

Now with added finals ready reckoner, Earl O’Neill is looking towards September.

Round 8 – GWS v Adelaide: Monaros v Camrys

Earl O’Neill gets his motor running to the Showgrounds, where he is on first name terms with the goal umps too.

Round 12 – GWS v North Melbourne: Monaros smashed

Earl O’Neill riffs on GWS’s performance against North Melbourne.

The 2015 ‘Mopsy’ Fraser Cup – Round Eleven

AFL on telly or Sydney League reserves live on Satdy arvo? No contest really as Earl O’Neill and Perky Girl take in the sights of Henson Park.

The 2015 ‘Mopsy’ Fraser Cup – Round Ten

The Almanac’s very own Access All Areas: in the Round 10 edition of The ‘Mopsy’ Fraser Cup, Earl O’Neill casts his eye over the role of the modern ruckman, the plight of the Bombers and what the drinking ban at the Schoolies could evolve into. [And discusses the Fremantle v Richmond game without a single reference to Nat goddamn Fyfe – Ed].

Round 10 – GWS v Brisbane: Monaros win in unconvincing fashion

Earl O’Neill went to watch the Monaros have a win against the Lions on their home deck and they do it in unconvincing style.

The 2015 ‘Mopsy’ Fraser Cup – Round Nine

Earl “Mopsy” O’Neill dissects Round 9, distils the real finals contenders and shares the Warumpi Band’s interpretation of the Adam Goodes spear dance.

Round 8: The 2015 ‘Mopsy’ Fraser Cup

It’s that time of the week again where Earl O’Neil gives his unique take on the games and the issues to come out of Round 8.

The 2015 ‘Mopsy’ Fraser Cup – Round 7

And this week’s winner for most ground-breaking, speculative piece… Earl O’Neill puts in his two cents on, well, everything from Neale Daniher to the proposed new fixture system.

Round 6 – GWS v Hawthorn: “Go you Monaros!”

Earl O’Neill could not be happier with life: Triumph 1050, Perky Girl and the GWS Monaros on fire.

The 2015 ‘Mopsy’ Fraser Cup – Round Six

Gather ’round tipsters. The Mopsy Fraser Cup wrap-up of round six is in. “Expect the opinionistas to cut and paste everything they’ve ever writ about Confucian Mick this week…” pretty much sums up the media’s relationship with Mick Malthouse as the troubles at Royal Parade continue. Also, some great thoughts on Chris Scott and Mitch Clark.

The 2015 ‘Mopsy’ Fraser Cup – Round Five

The dust settles in the wake of round five. Earl O’Neill provides his unique take on the fall-out and gives some context ahead of the round six action.

The 2015 ‘Mopsy’ Fraser Cup – Round Four

Earl O’Neil gives his wrap on the Round that was, Mick Malthouse breaking the coaching record and how recruiting is a key to his Monaros having success over the boys from the Gold Coast.

Round 3 – The 2015 ‘Mopsy’ Fraser Cup

Mopsy wraps from his Sydney Wrap-cave. Not to be confused with The Wrap’s leafy Wrap-cave.