“Look! Up in the sky!” “It’s a bird!” “It’s a plane!” “No – It’s SuperNic!”
AFL Round 6 – West Coast v Western Bulldogs: Nobody, Nothing and NicNait
May 6, 2013 by 2 Comments
The contest reminded Peter Baulderstone of a Bill Collins race call from the 1970’s when two gallopers called Nobody and Nothing were both running around in Melbourne.
AFL Round 5 – Port Adelaide v West Coast: No Direction Home
April 29, 2013 by 3 Comments
Eagles fan Peter Baulderstone adopted the Mike Brearley theory of leadership heading into the Port game. John Worsfold appeared to as well. It didn’t work. Is Gai Waterhouse the answer?
AFL Round 4 – West Coast v Carlton: Lost at Sea
April 22, 2013 by 4 Comments
SS Eagles is going under quicksmart says Peter Baulderstone.
AFL Round 2 – West Coast v Hawthorn: Jeff Was Right
April 8, 2013 by 7 Comments
Peter Baulderstone channels his inner Kennett after a demoralising West Coast loss.
Book Review: Footy Town. Do Yourself a Favour.
April 2, 2013 by 7 Comments
In this entertaining review Peter Baulderstone explains how he chuckled his way through Footy Town on a flight to Perth. (It’s always nice to know when the connection you hope a book makes with people is evident – JTH)
Down wiv Skool – my letta to Selektaz
March 12, 2013 by 4 Comments
Watto tells his side of the story.
ARNFL Fixture 2013
March 9, 2013 by 2 Comments
Peter Baulderstone has called for board games and other obscure sports to help keep certain Cronulla and Essendon players busy this year.
Looney Tunes
February 24, 2013 by Leave a Comment
AFL CEO Elmer Fudd has been granted bail on the charge of causing unnecessary criminal damage to the game. Mr Fudd is unrepentant.
The Sporting-Industrial Complex
February 11, 2013 by 3 Comments
The current performance enhancing drugs controversy should be the “canary in the coalmine” to tell us that there are some things rotten in the culture, value and ethics of modern professional sport.
Hubble, bubble, toil and trouble
February 7, 2013 by 10 Comments
Shakespeare had it all sorted out 500 years ago. Fate, destiny, hubris and tragedy – all mixed up in a poisonous brew. Peter Baulderstone presents the Tragedy of Macbeth – adapted for the modern age of professional sport.
The Double Cheese Burger Address
February 3, 2013 by 1 Comment
In a shock announcement, Shane Warne has used the release of his Second Manifesto docutweet to announce that he is turning his back on cricket.
Our National Dish
January 20, 2013 by 3 Comments
Peter Baulderstone looks at the state of the nation through the sporting lens in the lead-up to Australia Day.
The potential rise of Bernard Tomic at the Australian Open – Grantland
January 18, 2013 by 2 Comments
Peter Baulderstone has been visiting the Grantland website and recommends this analysis of the current state of men’s tennis, and the allure of Tomic to distant eyes.
Howard Jacobson on Phil “The Power” Taylor
January 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Peter Baulderstone alerts all darts fans to Booker Prize winner Howard Jacobson’s piece on World Darts Champion Phil Taylor.
The Sermon on the Mound
December 24, 2012 by 1 Comment
Peter Baulderstone has found the Christmas spirit – for most…
Testing cricket – just a thought
December 18, 2012 by 2 Comments
Peter Baulderstone struggles to take the Australian Cricket Board at its word when it declares (with hand on heart) that test cricket is the pinnacle of the modern game.
Club Chrissie Carols
December 13, 2012 by 3 Comments
Peter Baulderstone spreads some yuletide cheer with his take on some classic Christmas carols – Bluebaggers, Cats fans, Sainters and head office be warned.
Punter Looks at Forty (apologies to Jimmy Buffett)
December 4, 2012 by 3 Comments
Peter Baulderstone channels the American singer-songwriter for his Ricky Ponting commemorative poem.
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