As Crows supporter Dave Brown explains history is forgotten as the Giants beat the Crows by 24 points and the Giants’ eternal sunshine has began.
Analysis: why has the Power’s run and carry stopped and dropped?
May 21, 2015 by 1 Comment
Dave Brown (somewhat gleefully) analyses the reasons behind the rise and fall of the Port Adelaide empire.
SANFL Round 7 preview: Norwood v South Adelaide
May 14, 2015 by 2 Comments
Dave Brown likes the idea of another Friday night game at The Parade. This time against South.
Round 6 – Gold Coast v Adelaide: what’s the difference between Eddie Betts and Ed Smart?
May 12, 2015 by 6 Comments
Dave Brown prepares solidly for a Crows-on-the-TV experience with Mr 7th Birthday Party Lad. Eddie Betts rises a rung or two.
SANFL Round 4 – Norwood v Port Adelaide: the meanest man in Port Augusta
May 2, 2015 by 8 Comments
Dave Brown’s Dad, the elder statesman, turned 70, watching his beloved Redlegs take on their old Magpie rivals.
Round 3 – Adelaide v Melbourne: A Danger-filled weekend at Bernie’s
April 20, 2015 by 11 Comments
Bernie Vince has crossed over from Adelaide darling to demon (and Demon), and his callous treatment of Patrick Dangerfield and other former mates got Dave Brown’s attention. Let’s just say his new role is playing to mixed reviews.
The Rainbow Conundrum: seeking consensus on homophobia in the AFL
April 17, 2015 by 4 Comments
The AFL rightly reacts to racial slurs because there is now a universal understanding that racism is abhorrent. But we still have a long way to go when it comes to homophobia, writes Dave Brown.
SANFL Round 1: a series of unfortunate events
April 10, 2015 by 3 Comments
Dave Brown brings us all the colour of the Maundy Thursday SANFL season-opener at The Parade.
Round 1 – Adelaide v North Melbourne: The sermon from the mount
April 7, 2015 by 7 Comments
There’s a full moon over the Flinders Ranges. Dave Brown is appropriately inspired to answer some questions about the 2015 model Adelaide Crows.
Andy Murray – Zen and the art of racquet maintenance
February 1, 2015 by 5 Comments
Dave Brown reflects on the mental side of tennis and how Andy Murray stacks up for tonight’s Australian Open final.
From the back patio – Dave’s Australia Day sporting honours
January 26, 2015 by 10 Comments
Dave Brown enlists a fine Barossa Shiraz and a fine intellect to list his Top 10 Australia Day Sporting Honours (even Phil the Greek gets a gong – and unfortunately its not Dimitriadis).
An open letter from the residents of Canberra to Kevin Pietersen
January 12, 2015 by 7 Comments
KP’s popularity rating should have him ideally suited to a stint in Canberra. The locals have their reservations however…
Dr Dangerlove or: how I learned to stop worrying and love Geelong
December 25, 2014 by 1 Comment
According to Dave Brown the AFL silly season (October – February) is reaching its height of Christmas madness with Dr Strangelove-like hysteria driving footy media and trade speculation.
The spirit of the game – off the long run, on the high horse
December 21, 2014 by 9 Comments
Dave Brown is off the long run to mount his high horse and dig one into the ribs of weak-kneed, lily-livered cricket umpires not enforcing rules against time wasting and sharp practice.
Adelaide Test, Australia v India – Day Four: Our Melbourne Cup
December 13, 2014 by 10 Comments
Approaching lunch on the final day Dave Brown provides some unique Adelaide context to this morning’s session, which saw India’s run chase begin.
In the line of fire?
December 3, 2014 by 5 Comments
An impassioned plea from Dave Brown for the short-pitched delivery to remain an integral part of Test Cricket
A tall story – should ruckmen bother turning up to draft night?
November 25, 2014 by 7 Comments
Dave Brown runs the ruler (pun intended – Ed.) over the role of tall players in the AFL. Pure ruckman, pinch hitter or key position player? Can you pick ruck talent at 17?
Schrödinger’s club: an experiment on the duality of James Hird
October 5, 2014 by 6 Comments
Heads up Nobel Prize panel; Dave Brown fires towards Stockholm with his allusion to Schrödinger’s cat thought experiment. The original presented a cat that may be simultaneously both alive and dead. So of course, that means the coach at Essendon is… wait…
Ready Reckoner: Where Do the Western Bulldogs Fit Amongst Recent AFL ‘Scandals’?
Avoid knee-jerk reactions and mis-directed, energy sapping, screaming-banshee hysteria on social media or in refined company with Dave Brown’s handy guide to the appropriate level of outrage you should invoke when it comes to AFL ‘scandals’.