Tony Robb slags all the tactical, defensive crap in modern footy that puts a premium on athleticism over skill. (An early call for post of the year – Ed.)
For better or verse – Uni Blacks sign Nick Gill
March 8, 2014 by 28 Comments
Tom Martin tells the tale of how Uni Blacks used poetry to help snag ex Crows player Nick Gill. Could a couple of sonnets have saved the Swans a few mill on Buddy?
Top 100 World Cup Moments (From the Aussie P.O.V.): 97 – The World Cup Hits The Pop Charts (1990)
March 8, 2014 by 2 Comments
Dennis Gedling goes all Spicks and Specks with this revisiting of the great and gross of World Cup music.
Seven Sleeps to go
March 7, 2014 by 2 Comments
Sal Ciardulli is back and he’s got all the bases covered. A quick nod to Boof and the boys; then its off to Flemington to collect your quaddie winnings; all up Sal’s scientific AFL flag prognostications.
NTFL Preliminary Final Preview
March 7, 2014 by 2 Comments
Who will line up against the all-conquering St Marys in next week’s Northern Territory grand final? Jackson Clark previews the preliminary final clash between Waratah and Wanderers.
Golden moment concludes golden summer
March 7, 2014 by 6 Comments
Brendan McArdle with a look at the Cape Town victory and the performance of the Australian side across the summer.
Shane Warne 1 for 1
March 7, 2014 by 5 Comments
Aussiegus contemplates the role of supercoach Shane Warne in the momentous Australian victory.
Top 100 World Cup Moments (From the Aussie P.O.V.): 98 – Lothar ‘The Panzer’ Matthaus Breaks The World Cup Appearance Record (1998)
March 7, 2014 by Leave a Comment
In the third of his series Dennie Gedling tells the story of the iron fist of The Panzer Matthaus and his record at the World Cup.
Shelf life
March 6, 2014 by 9 Comments
“I’m going to need my Geoff Blethyn T-shirt.” Sometimes we need a little inspiration to get through life’s banalities.
What the AFL Needs – A CEO for the ‘Brave New World’ of 21C Sport
March 6, 2014 by 1 Comment
Stephen Alomes with some wise words for the AFL Commission
Sport unfolds 140 characters at a time
March 6, 2014 by 2 Comments
Aussiegus is not one for technology, yet has come to rely on Twitter insofar as following sport is concerned.
Crio’s Racing: Super Saturday
March 6, 2014 by 18 Comments
Crio is salivating at the prospect of racing all over the country: Flemington, Warwick Farm and then, on Monday, the Adelaide Cup.
The Rugby League Almanac 2013 on-line: Round 3
March 6, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Our intrepid writers report on Round 3 of the 2013 season. From the stadia to the suburbs, they chronicle a selection of matches which included the Friday night re-match of the 2012 Grand Final.
Moving to Melbourne
March 6, 2014 by 18 Comments
Josh Barnstable has moved to the big smoke. You can take the boy out of the bush, but you can’t take the footy out of the boy.
Top 100 World Cup Moments (From the Aussie P.O.V.): 99-Robbie Baggio’s Penalty Redemption (1998)
March 6, 2014 by 1 Comment
Dennis Gedling tells the tale of Roberto Baggio’s banishment and redemption as an Italian football hero.
Utterly absorbing Test cricket forum
March 5, 2014 by 48 Comments
This is absolutely brilliant cricket; brilliant sport. Add your comment if you love Test cricket. [Advice for the skipper and N. Lyon welcome - Ed]
JTH with Bruno Lettieri at Rupertswood
March 5, 2014 by Leave a Comment
John Harms in conversation with Bruno Lettieri as part of The Twilight School at Salesian College. (March 11)
Top 100 World Cup Moments (From the Aussie P.O.V.): 100-Rivaldo’s dive against Turkey (2002)
March 5, 2014 by 1 Comment
In this World Cup year, Dennis Gelding begins his series of 100 World Cup moments from an Australian perspective. He starts with Rivaldo. [Great idea DG. Looking forward to the countdown - Ed]
Exile on Adelaide Oval: Stone[s] the Crows
March 4, 2014 by 40 Comments
Growing up in a dusty town, The Rolling Stones were the band. So Mickey Randall had to see them in 1995 when they played at Footy Park. Now they’re playing at Adelaide Oval during Round 1, and it’s got him looking back, in a true Aussie yarn.
Dear Steve, I Was Wrong
March 4, 2014 by 21 Comments
When he gets it wrong, Luke Reynolds is prepared to admit it. He had written Steve Smith off as a poor man’s Cameron White. Early Test performances were proving him correct. But now…an apology is in order.
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