When Dips (wearing a fez, no less) met Daics.
Aker joins Bribie Island Bulldogs
May 22, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Jason Akermanis will join the Bribie Bulldogs this Saturday, May 25, when they take on the undefeated Maroochydore Roos at “the Kennel”.
How to Watch Footy, part 10: Glimpses
May 22, 2013 by 4 Comments
Another big weekend of footy for Vin Maskell – Auskick, Under 18s, AFL – although the Geelong-Collingwood game played second fiddle to Julia Zemiro on SBS.
The Footy Almanac’s new book: Footy Town
May 21, 2013 by 26 Comments
Footy Town: Stories of Australia’s Game is out now.
Read the blurb and Daff’s foreword to this collection of 48 local footy yarns.
Crio’s Question: Kennel Cough
May 21, 2013 by 11 Comments
Despite the media’s indulgence of the coach’s preachings, Bulldogs supporters are worried. Have they bottomed out or has the bottom fallen out?
Standing on the outside lookin’ in
May 20, 2013 by 8 Comments
Tony Robb poses the questions that need to be asked. To quote a former North Melbourne ruckman – you know it makes sense.
Old Dog’s Footy Team of the Century (Mid-fielders)
May 20, 2013 by 14 Comments
Matt Zurbo (who has played over 500 games of local footy) has picked his Team of the Century of blokes who haven’t had a run in the AFL. He invites you to nominate a few champions you know, have played with, have seen. Today he’s after mid-fielders.
David Williams – a coaching legacy
May 19, 2013 by 3 Comments
David Williams is a name synonymous with country footy, leading Rochester to two premierships in the powerful Goulburn Valley Football League. He’s now looking to repeat that feat with Kyabram.
Is there still a spot for the small man in modern AFL?
May 18, 2013 by 4 Comments
Jackson Clark admires the shorter players. But he wonders whether they’re getting a fair go. Here he identifies the problem of heightism among AFL recruiters.
Strange business and product behaviour from Australian sport’s market leader
May 18, 2013 by 4 Comments
It is unusual for a successful business with a dominant product and strong brand loyalty to constantly mess with the core product. So why does the AFL constantly make change for change’s sake?
Hector X: Criminally insane and never to be released
May 18, 2013 by 19 Comments
Clash strips, loud music, marketing jargon….it’s enough to tip a man over the edge.
Black and white memories of Kardinia Park
May 17, 2013 by 18 Comments
Some terrific memories from Steve Fahey as he recalls Collingwood clashes at Kardinia Park. His reflections leave him wondering whether kids today will have the same sense of nostalgia from having been to the G and the Dome?
The Bump is alive
May 17, 2013 by 4 Comments
The bump hasn’t hit the wall and it isn’t dead. Round seven was filled with bumps that left players injured. The hysteria is astounding, because James Kelly deserved to get suspended.
How to Watch Footy, part 9: Homegrounds and donuts
May 16, 2013 by 2 Comments
How is Vin Maskell expected to stay the distance without an adequate supply of Blue and Gold donuts?
When the salary cap doesn’t fit
May 16, 2013 by 1 Comment
The Melbourne list should be paid 20% of what Geelong’s players earn, so why must the club pay them 95% of the salaray cap, asks Barry Levinson.
Daniel Cross and extraordinary courage
May 15, 2013 by 4 Comments
What possesses a player to throw himself headfirst into an oncoming pack when the game is already lost? Can players like Daniel Cross help themselves?
Reliving the pain
May 14, 2013 by 6 Comments
Matt Watson has never watched a replay of a game North Melbourne has lost. He doesn’t have the emotional stability to do it. So what happens when a mate brings a copy of the 1978 Grand Final against Hawthorn?
Drugs in sport: Spare a thought for the players
May 14, 2013 by 4 Comments
The scandal playing out at Essendon is a classic example of the current pressures placed on AFL players, writes Brandon Erceg.
AFL Round 7 – Fremantle v Collingwood: FIGJAM Footy
May 13, 2013 by 29 Comments
Phil Dimitriadis faces some uncomfortable truths about the Pies in 2013.
St Mary’s FC: The Green Machine
May 13, 2013 by 2 Comments
The achievements of the Saints sides in previous decades have set a tough precedent for the current teams to follow, writes Jackson Clark.
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