On Friday night Dan Lonergan attended a prostate cancer charity footy match on the Mornington Peninsula. While keeping an eye on the Swans v Bulldogs game he concluded that, at the end of the day as much as we enjoy it, footy is not life or death, ensuring you are healthy is.
Round 17 – Sydney v Western Bulldogs: Footy brings people together no matter what the result
July 7, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Round 16 – Port Adelaide v Adelaide: Showdown is box office in AFL on-field rivalries
June 29, 2026 by 2 Comments
Dan Lonergan loves the Showdown and on Saturday night he was confronted with all sorts of distractions, from birthday cake to politics, but still managed to tune in. As he predicted, the matches never go to script.
Round 15 – Fremantle v Geelong: Is it ‘wharfie time’?
June 23, 2026 by 3 Comments
Dan Lonergan makes the case that it may be ‘wharfie time’ in the West. He poses the million dollar question: how do teams beat Fremantle?
Round 14 – North Melbourne v West Coast: Kangaroos and Eagles powers of the 1990s and how the mighty have fallen
June 16, 2026 by 1 Comment
On his way to the circus, Dan Lonergan listened to the North Melbourne v West Coast game on the car radio after a day broadcasting at Hastings. In his match report he reflects on the great rivalry between Wayne Carey and Glen Jakovich in the 90s when the Eagles and the Kangaroos were flying high.
Round 13 – Gold Coast v Brisbane: Big brother Brisbane continues to own little brother Gold Coast
June 10, 2026 by 1 Comment
Dan Lonergan suggests that Australian Rules is giving the other codes a good run for their money in the profile and popularity stakes in Queensland. Meanwhile, the Lions continue to dominate the Suns.
Round 11 – Port Adelaide v Carlton: Tell them the Blues are coming!
May 26, 2026 by 1 Comment
For Blues supporters, is it “all duck and no dinner”? And are Port too focused on the mantra of winning premierships. Dan Lonergan provides his thoughts.
Round 10 – Essendon v Fremantle: The Bombers a victim of their long term success in the 1980s and 1990s
May 19, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Dan Lonergan casts a critical eye over Essendon’s recruiting and coaching, suggesting little joy for the once successful club in sight. In contrast, he sees a bright future for Fremantle.
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