The bump hasn’t hit the wall and it isn’t dead. Round seven was filled with bumps that left players injured. The hysteria is astounding, because James Kelly deserved to get suspended.
Reliving the pain
May 14, 2013 by 6 Comments
Matt Watson has never watched a replay of a game North Melbourne has lost. He doesn’t have the emotional stability to do it. So what happens when a mate brings a copy of the 1978 Grand Final against Hawthorn?
The goal is to get it right
April 30, 2013 by 3 Comments
Gola umpires now must get it right all the time. There are no excuses, because goal umpires are the only umpires backed up by a review system, writes Matt Watson.
Put down the poison pen
April 26, 2013 by 1 Comment
Melbourne ruined the stories and headlines of many journalists by winning their game against the Giants. Matt Watson wonders if Neeld can get a little breathing space.
Blood line supporter
April 16, 2013 by 2 Comments
After all that’s happened, what does it take to make a Melbourne supporter finally snap? Matt Watson found out.
Melbourne’s demons – This is the life we’ve chosen
April 9, 2013 by 4 Comments
The losing culture Melbourne fostered, to ensure high draft picks, has become entrenched.
Run for your life
April 5, 2013 by 1 Comment
Given recent events in Brisbane where a huge storm caused injury to some participants, Iron Mike considers the mind of the long distance runner whose competitive instincts preside.
How great we once were
April 4, 2013 by 4 Comments
It’s one of life’s simple pleasures but when was the last time you had a kick of the footy? Iron Mike hasn’t had one for years and knows there’s no excuse. What’s your excuse?
The AFL has limped into Round 1, again
March 26, 2013 by 5 Comments
The AFL keeps missing the point. After another long, meaningless pre-season, round one was limp and unimaginative. That the round was split isn’t the problem. The problem is the choice of games.
India – the undisciplined story
March 13, 2013 by 1 Comment
A leaked email has revealed the extent of recent fines coach Mickey Arthur has slapped on the Australian side.
Boxing can self-regulate, right?
February 15, 2013 by 2 Comments
Combat sports in Queensland, particularly boxing, remains an unpredictable exercise. The latest sham involving Sonny Bill Williams and the recent death of young boxer Alex Slade should see the regulation of boxing in the State.
Action Man doll versus the tattered teddy bear
February 11, 2013 by 4 Comments
In his Almanac debut, Matt Watson says the fight between Sonny Bill Williams and Frans Botha epitomised all that is wrong with boxing.
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