Richmond fan Dr Cruel (aka Vaughan Menlove) offers his thanks to Damien Hardwick for the enjoyment and the three flags.
Sports obsession with perfection is making it more imperfect.
May 3, 2022 by 5 Comments
The use, and reliance on technology by referees and umpires to determine if a decision made is the correct one is wearing a bit thin for supporters suggests Vaughan Menlove.
Almanac Soccer: Five Things I am looking forward to in the A-League season
November 19, 2021 by 1 Comment
The 2021/22 A-League and W-League seasons are upon us! Vaughan Menlove is looking forward to the action and, hopefully, the re-emergence of Melbourne Victory as a force.
Round 1 – Richmond v Carlton: A night at the footy
March 22, 2021 by 1 Comment
The simple pleasures of passing suburban Melbourne on the train to the MCG are all Vaughan Menlove needed to rekindle his connection with the triumphant Tigers at their home ground after a year of distance.
Richmond – 18 Months in Review: A Fruitful Journey
September 27, 2018 by 6 Comments
Dr Cruel relives the past 18 months as a Tiger supporter. He looks forward to 2019.
Richmond Finals 2018: They are coming for us
September 10, 2018 by 2 Comments
Dr Cruel urges the Tiger faithful to lap up the current wave of success while it lasts. Long-suffering Tiger fans know the wisdom of this advice – after all, they waited so long to get back to the top of the pile.
Russia 2018: Is this the last great World Cup?
August 1, 2018 by 3 Comments
DrCruel73 reflects on the World Cup just gone, and worries about Qatar 2022. Is FIFA about to undermine its own showcase?
Bert Van Marwijk: Safe Choice, Yes. Inventive, No.
February 16, 2018 by 1 Comment
The appointment of Bert Van Marwijk as the Socceroos coach following the departure of Ange Postecoglou has left DrCruel73 thinking that the FFA are still playing it too safe with our national side.
Almanac Soccer: 2017 – A Nothing Year in Australian Football
January 19, 2018 by 4 Comments
Lack of coverage, crowds and cooperation is keeping soccer in Australia from a bright future writes Dr. Cruel.
Australia v Iran 1997: What happens when a sport bets the house and loses
November 29, 2017 by 9 Comments
As the 17th anniversary of Australia v Iran ticks by, Vaughan Menlove shares his memories of that World Cup qualifier at the MCG. He remains haunted. [And with a debt to pay…? – Ed] [First published Nov 29 2014, reprised Nov 29, 2o17]
Grand Final – Adelaide v Richmond: A week where Richmond went from a joke to kings of the AFL
October 9, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Tiger fan Vaughan Menlove recounts his Grand Final day.
37 Years Have Come to This.
September 27, 2017 by 2 Comments
Vaughan Menlove looks back on his lifetime as a Richmond supporter, but looks forward too, as he prepares for his first ever Grand Final.
Vale Les Murray
August 6, 2017 by 3 Comments
Yes, in reality, how do you compete with a god? asks Dr Cruel in his tribute to Les Murray.
The ups and downs of being a Richmond supporter in 2017 or just a standard season
July 5, 2017 by 2 Comments
Relive a week in the life of a Richmond supporter, according to Vaughan Menlove.
Political turmoil in Soccer (I think we have been here before)
May 22, 2017 by 1 Comment
History has a way of repeating itself. Particularly when it comes to the issues facing Australian soccer. Dr Cruel explains.
Junior Sports: Where Can They Play?
March 17, 2017 by 2 Comments
In a world of high density housing developments where the focus is on profit, just where are our junior sportspeople supposed to train and play?
A-League Expansion: Where should the new teams be based?
December 24, 2016 by 2 Comments
As FFA looks to expand the A-League from 10 to 12 teams, DrCruel73 favours South Melbourne as the best of many options.
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