The latest in Litza’s series of in-depth looks at the Carlton list: the ones who didn’t make his top five. Who is the good bad guy, who is moonlighting from ‘The Castle’, and who is the other new Diesel?
The Pre-Season Elbow: A Look at Carlton’s List for 2014 (Part IV): Handcuffing Levi Casboult to Zach Tuohy
February 28, 2014 by 7 Comments
The Pre-Season Elbow: A Look at Carlton’s List for 2014 (Part III): Knee Deep in the Hoopla
February 26, 2014 by 6 Comments
Litza takes an even deeper look at Carlton’s squad and laments there is no Michael Voss to solve the Blues list management problems anymore.
The Pre-Season Elbow: A Look at Carlton’s List for 2014 (Part II): Troy Menzel, Boy Genius
February 20, 2014 by 8 Comments
Craig Little runs a jaundiced yet hopeful eye over the dance card at Princes Park. Which sleeping beauties will be kissed by Prince Mick and invited to the dance with Litza?
The Pre-Season Elbow: A Look at Carlton’s List for 2014 (Part I)
February 19, 2014 by 10 Comments
Litza has something of a rule – he’ll only emotionally invest in five players on Carlton’s list. Sometimes, it’s about the courage. Sometimes, it’s about the hair. And sometimes, he just has to let them go.
Has anyone heard from Stephen Dank?
December 12, 2013 by 25 Comments
This is an extract from Litza’s foreword in The Footy Almanac 2013. [Great to have The People's Elbow flying in this year's Almanac - ed]
Pop! Goes the Punt: Emirates Stakes Day – Islands in the Stream (or, mapping the downfalls of Janine Turner and Beven Addinsall)
November 7, 2013 by 10 Comments
Litza found another good priced winner for Oaks Day to prove that a fevered mind is as good as a form guide during the Spring Carnival. Gear changes for Emirates Day include Dolly Vardon winkers on our filly.
Pop! Goes the Punt: Oaks Day – Chim Chim Cheree, Chim Chim Chilli Burger with Bacon and Cheese
November 6, 2013 by 13 Comments
Litza is not giving Cup disappointments a Side Glance. Its onwards and upwards (in flying cars) to Thursday’s Oaks. Losing feels better with a bit of Cash in the pocket.
Pop! Goes the Punt: Cup Day – I don’t think you ready for this jelly, I don’t think you ready for this jelly
November 3, 2013 by 6 Comments
Litza is all ready for the big day, with his latest inspirations including belated Beyoncé, Caddyshack, and the big question – is Captain Carlton the worst mascot of all time?
Pop! Goes the Punt: Derby Day – Ecumenical Titanium Butt Betting
October 31, 2013 by 9 Comments
It’s time to send the children out of the room. Litza offers his Derby Day selections. You know you only read it for the post-modernist analysis, not the pictures. Last time I checked he was doing a better job than Crio’s Crew at keeping you out of the poor house.
Pop! Goes the Punt: Back-to-Back at Moonee Valley – The Sweet Science Meets the Sport of Kings
October 23, 2013 by 22 Comments
Litza shares his top-three all-time hardest losses to take in sport. Sure, one is fictional, but no less devastating. What light can it shed on race 2 on Saturday?
Pop! Goes the Punt: Caulfield Cup Day, Cranbourne and the Vic Derby – Reality Bites, the Generation X Guide to Tipping (aka ‘meh’, no collects last week)
October 17, 2013 by 29 Comments
There’s gold in Litza’s weekly racing thread. Perhaps not the financial kind like Crio’s 15/1 winner. Litza has pictures of Michelle Pfeiffer in that dress. Desperates of all kinds should read on.
Pop! Goes the Punt: Managatang Cup Day (aka Caulfield Guineas Day) – On a Winner with Sandra Bullock’s Yoga Shorts or Losing Your Shirt Entirely
October 12, 2013 by 11 Comments
Litza’s tips for Caulfield, brought to you by girls who don’t wear very much. (Warning: contains nudity. And Miley Cyrus.)
Pop! Goes the Punt: Turnbull Stakes Day / Epsom Handicap Day – The Wisdom of Saul
October 2, 2013 by 3 Comments
Pop culture goes to the races: Litza brings you the Breaking Bad guide to the weekend at Royal Randwick and Flemington.
AFL Finals Week 1 – Richmond v Carlton: The People’s (Reverse) Elbow – A message for the AFL Finals Series, written and authorised by C. Judd, Carlton
September 9, 2013 by 27 Comments
BA BA DA BA DA!! sings an unhinged Litza.
The People’s Elbow: [REDACTED] (doubling as a report on Carlton’s brave [REDACTED] loss to noble Essendon)
August 25, 2013 by 16 Comments
Litza redacts. Fill in the blanks.
AFL Round 21 – Richmond v Carlton: Fear and Loathing at the bottom of the Dr Geoffrey Edelsten Pool
August 20, 2013 by 28 Comments
Litza on drugs.
The Dangerous Games of Altar Boys: A Short Introduction to Matball, the Greatest Game Never Known
August 9, 2013 by 31 Comments
Matball was a game that deserved a bigger stage, but lamentably never found it. Litza, one of its founding fathers, reveals all.
First Test – Day 3: Agar enters the pop-culture zeitgeist as Australia’s chances just, well… pop
July 13, 2013 by 8 Comments
Of all Ashton Agar’s achievements on Thursday night, one that has gone largely unreported is Agar’s ascendency into the pop-culture zeitgeist.
AFL Round 15 – Carlton v Collingwood: The People’s Elbow – Some questions for Mick
July 8, 2013 by 20 Comments
When Jarrad Waite was subbed out early in the first quarter, was he taken to live with a nice family on a big farm? After his premature departure from the ground, Litza has quite a few questions for Mick Malthouse.
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