Earl O’Neill with his thoughts on Round 16. Includes the Dalai Lama, General William Slim and the Barassi Line. (But sadly, no Perky Girl references-Ed)
The 2015 ‘Mopsy’ Fraser Cup – Round Fifteen
July 16, 2015 by 2 Comments
Some lovely words this week from Earl O’Neill on generational connections and changes, and his family’s intertwined Australian football and rugby league strands
Round 15 – Greater Western Sydney v St Kilda: Monaros and Mochas
July 15, 2015 by 2 Comments
Earl O’Neill, and the Mocha drinking Perky Girl, are late arrivals for the Giants game against St Kilda. Finals are a realistic aim for the Monaros thinks Earl.
The 2015 ‘Mopsy’ Fraser Cup – Round Fourteen
July 8, 2015 by 1 Comment
Earl O’Neil in his review looks at the events of the past week. He concludes that perhaps due to nutritionists having to know everything about a player is becoming too much for today’s footballer. He also writes how no words can describe the tragedy of Phil Walsh’s death and his condolences go out to the Walsh family.
The 2015 ‘Mopsy’ Fraser Cup – Round Thirteen
July 1, 2015 by 4 Comments
Now with added finals ready reckoner, Earl O’Neill is looking towards September.
Round 8 – GWS v Adelaide: Monaros v Camrys
June 24, 2015 by 1 Comment
Earl O’Neill gets his motor running to the Showgrounds, where he is on first name terms with the goal umps too.
Round 12 – GWS v North Melbourne: Monaros smashed
June 21, 2015 by 2 Comments
Earl O’Neill riffs on GWS’s performance against North Melbourne.
The 2015 ‘Mopsy’ Fraser Cup – Round Eleven
June 17, 2015 by 1 Comment
AFL on telly or Sydney League reserves live on Satdy arvo? No contest really as Earl O’Neill and Perky Girl take in the sights of Henson Park.
The 2015 ‘Mopsy’ Fraser Cup – Round Ten
June 11, 2015 by 3 Comments
The Almanac’s very own Access All Areas: in the Round 10 edition of The ‘Mopsy’ Fraser Cup, Earl O’Neill casts his eye over the role of the modern ruckman, the plight of the Bombers and what the drinking ban at the Schoolies could evolve into. [And discusses the Fremantle v Richmond game without a single reference to Nat goddamn Fyfe – Ed].
Round 10 – GWS v Brisbane: Monaros win in unconvincing fashion
June 9, 2015 by 1 Comment
Earl O’Neill went to watch the Monaros have a win against the Lions on their home deck and they do it in unconvincing style.
The 2015 ‘Mopsy’ Fraser Cup – Round Nine
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Earl “Mopsy” O’Neill dissects Round 9, distils the real finals contenders and shares the Warumpi Band’s interpretation of the Adam Goodes spear dance.
Round 8: The 2015 ‘Mopsy’ Fraser Cup
May 26, 2015 by 7 Comments
It’s that time of the week again where Earl O’Neil gives his unique take on the games and the issues to come out of Round 8.
The 2015 ‘Mopsy’ Fraser Cup – Round 7
May 19, 2015 by 4 Comments
And this week’s winner for most ground-breaking, speculative piece… Earl O’Neill puts in his two cents on, well, everything from Neale Daniher to the proposed new fixture system.
Round 6 – GWS v Hawthorn: “Go you Monaros!”
May 14, 2015 by 9 Comments
Earl O’Neill could not be happier with life: Triumph 1050, Perky Girl and the GWS Monaros on fire.
The 2015 ‘Mopsy’ Fraser Cup – Round Six
May 12, 2015 by 1 Comment
Gather ’round tipsters. The Mopsy Fraser Cup wrap-up of round six is in. “Expect the opinionistas to cut and paste everything they’ve ever writ about Confucian Mick this week…” pretty much sums up the media’s relationship with Mick Malthouse as the troubles at Royal Parade continue. Also, some great thoughts on Chris Scott and Mitch Clark.
The 2015 ‘Mopsy’ Fraser Cup – Round Five
May 6, 2015 by 2 Comments
The dust settles in the wake of round five. Earl O’Neill provides his unique take on the fall-out and gives some context ahead of the round six action.
The 2015 ‘Mopsy’ Fraser Cup – Round Four
April 29, 2015 by 2 Comments
Earl O’Neil gives his wrap on the Round that was, Mick Malthouse breaking the coaching record and how recruiting is a key to his Monaros having success over the boys from the Gold Coast.
Round 3 – The 2015 ‘Mopsy’ Fraser Cup
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Mopsy wraps from his Sydney Wrap-cave. Not to be confused with The Wrap’s leafy Wrap-cave.
The 2015 ‘Mopsy’ Fraser Cup – Round Two
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Earl O’Neill gives insight into Round 2 of the AFL and the key talking points (in his opinion) that have come out of the Round just gone.
The 2015 ‘Mopsy’ Fraser Cup – Round One
April 8, 2015 by 3 Comments
Earl O’Neill comes in off the long run (if you’ll pardon the pun) after the weekend’s matches. All sizzle, no sausage: “[Footy’s] getting like if ‘Fast & Furious Seven’ was filmed with Govt buses and no-one broke any traffic rules.”
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