Sean Mortell continues his in-depth coverage of the AFL season, reflecting on the recently completed Round 11 and looking ahead to this week’s Round 12.
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Round 11 Review, Round 12 Preview: The draw returns as the top eight begins to settle
August 13, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Round 11 – Adelaide v Collingwood: Baby steps
August 13, 2020 by 1 Comment
Sean Mortell says it isn’t easy being a black and white fan. He experienced the whole range of emotions as he watched the Pies confront the Crows.
Almanac (Footy) History: A season under the great Herb Matthews
August 10, 2020 by 5 Comments
Sean Mortell caught up with octogenarian (and Almanac contributor) Jim Johnson to findout about his footy career under South Melbourne legend Herb Matthews.
Round 10 Review, Round 11 Preview: Who wants to be a tipster?
August 8, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Sean Mortell makes sense of Round 10 and previews Round 11 with this comprehensive look at all things AFL footy.
Round 10 – Collingwood v Sydney: A magical moment breaks through the buffering
August 7, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Problems setting up the live stream, problems with Collingwood’s game, not a great start for Sean Mortell and his Magpies against the Sun In their Round 10 match. However, perseverance is rewarded in the end for the Pies as they win a close one.
Round 9 – Fremantle v Collingwood: A farewell multi for the Avalon
August 4, 2020 by 3 Comments
Sean Mortell’s beloved Toyota Avalon presented a pleasant surprise before it was towed away, a cache of loose change. A Ten Leg Multi Bet was the way to go thought Sean. Nine legs in, Collingwood to beat the Dockers, and Sean was on the money. Or so he thought.
Round 9 Review/Round 10 Preview: Some big wins done; straight onto another telling week
August 3, 2020 by Leave a Comment
No rest for the wicked as Round 9 blurs into Round 10; Sean Mortell has his finger on the pulse!
Round 9 – Preview: All-Victorian clashes in Queensland and WA mean everything
July 29, 2020 by 1 Comment
Sean Mortell has cast his discerning eye over the Round 9 games and has made his selections for your consideration.
Round 8 Review: Eagles and Giants fire warning shots
July 28, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Sean Mortell takes an extensive look at the Round 8 action.
Round 8 – West Coast v Collingwood: The showtime Eagles and a perfect image
July 28, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Basketball analogies aplenty from the coach and Sean Mortell – the Pies sorely missed former baller Pendlebury as West Coast showed why they are only a pick and roll away from even more greatness.
Round 8 – Preview: Mouth-watering clashes outrank a Grand Final rematch
July 23, 2020 by 1 Comment
Footy tipping has been a nightmare for many over the past few rounds. Sean Mortell has made his call with all the previews, tips and insights tipsters need.
Round 7 Review – Pies and Tigers replace some dropping teams at the top
July 21, 2020 by Leave a Comment
A round that began on Thursday finally finished last night. A taste of things to come, as the AFL seeks to squeeze a season into an unpredictable social landscape. Sean Mortell reviews Round 7.
Round 7 – Geelong v Collingwood: A boxing bout with the mentality of chess at Collingwood’s second home
July 20, 2020 by 2 Comments
Sean Mortell shares his thoughts on the Pies’ win at their “home away from home” in the west, with a liberal serving of one of the world’s oldest games the colour the report [Reminiscent of ‘Chessboxing’ – Ed.]
Round 7 Preview: A Victorian clash in WA and a return to the Oval
July 16, 2020 by 1 Comment
Regular analyst Sean Mortell looks at Round 7 of the 2020 AFL season and, amid the hubs and bubbles, nominates his winners.
Round 6 Review: Upsets and comebacks
July 13, 2020 by 1 Comment
The round reviewed by Sean Mortell – strangely all of the “home” teams got the job done, despite none of them actually playing on their own decks!
Round 6 – Collingwood v Hawthorn: If Atu doesn’t get you, Quaynor must
July 13, 2020 by 1 Comment
A wary Sean Mortell had reasons to doubt the Pies could go toe-to-toe with Hawthorn; injuries, venue, opposition form all seemed against Collingwood. Enter three exciting young players, exit Sean’s worries.
Round 6 Preview – A nation-wide weekend of season-defining contests
July 9, 2020 by 1 Comment
Sean Mortell has an eye for the contest. Here he runs it over the AFL’s Round 6 fixtures.
The perfect storm – a history of the enigmatic Cam Newton
July 8, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Sean Mortell examines the career of enigmatic NFL star Cam Newton.
Round 5 Review – Returning to form or losing touch?
July 6, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Some games went to script, others had people scratching their heads…all in all another typical round of games for 2020! Sean Mortell has some insights on each match and their winners & losers.
Round 5 – Collingwood v Essendon: Give me Julia and Maynard ahead of cold Pies
July 5, 2020 by 5 Comments
The Pies toyed with Sean Mortell’s emotions on Friday night, although he’s willing to admit the Bombers deserved to win.
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