In looking at North Melbourne’s chances against Sydney, Kangaroos fan Matt Watson draws inspiration from boxer Buster Douglas, singer Kenny Rogers and Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer, among others.
AFL Semi-Final – Geelong v North Melbourne: Did not deserve to lose
September 16, 2014 by 5 Comments
‘After Todd Goldstein’s goal, the Pole threw a high five with mean intentions. The smack reverberated around the garage.’ A nervous Iron Mike reports from the modern cave, the grown man’s shelter shed, the blokes’ retreat.
Your first final?
September 11, 2014 by 23 Comments
Matt Watson remembers the first final that he went to, and asks if you remember the teams you saw and the people you went with for your first.
AFL Elimination Final: North Melbourne v Essendon – two mates in a garage
September 9, 2014 by 2 Comments
The garage is home to a lot of tools. During the elimination final, no one went for a hammer as Matt Watson and his mate AJ watched their teams battle it out.
A wee deoch an doris – join in the chorus
September 4, 2014 by 4 Comments
Matt Watson is worried about the lyrics in North Melbourne’s theme song. As well as the Kangaroos recent finals record. At least their opponents in the Elimination Final this Saturday, Essendon, have just as poor a recent finals record. Just for recreation sake.
Richmond – Missed it by that much
August 28, 2014 by 17 Comments
Matt Watson rates the Tigers season and their history, and finds them wanting.
Tucker’s wooden spoon
August 25, 2014 by 4 Comments
There’s a gem at every footy club. For the Wandal Bulls, it’s masseuse Tuck.
Anthony Rock could’ve been rolled
August 18, 2014 by 3 Comments
Matt Watson remembers a sliding-doors moment for a young Anthony Rock (and for himself). Let us give thanks for prudent behaviours.
Hopeless on the punt – Fools Die
August 11, 2014 by 4 Comments
Fortune doth favour the brave… to the tune of about 18 bucks.
Hopeless on the punt – part 2
August 7, 2014 by 4 Comments
Ever heard the phrase ‘scared money’? Matt Watson has been stringing out a small stake all season. It’s death or glory this weekend. Tips please.
Big Nick’s blazer
August 4, 2014 by 1 Comment
Matt Watson tells a yarn about a kid who stole Big Nick’s blazer, and wonders about the reasons behind the theft and return of other important footy memorabilia.
Bloody brutality of boxing – mean intentions
July 30, 2014 by 4 Comments
According to Matt Watson, no man is built for boxing. Here’s his take on Golovkin v Geale.
The bloody brutality of boxing – Daniel Geale
July 24, 2014 by 10 Comments
Matt Watson lays out the harsh reality of boxing, but men still put their body on the line for money and glory. Can Australia’s tough underdog Daniel Geale undermine the champion Golovkin? Matt suggests how.
AFL Round 18 – Carlton v North Melbourne: I went in to Sin City
July 21, 2014 by 2 Comments
Matt Watson lives in Brisbane and spends $400 a year on an AFL membership that allows him to fly to Melbourne and watch his Kangaroos from the Second Tier at Docklands. He considered jumping.
I’m gonna win in Sin City
July 17, 2014 by 10 Comments
Matt Watson is on a roll and he’s comin’ to Sin City (Etihad) to roll the dice for Fingers Freddy Scott and his Kangaroos. Hope he doesn’t do a Reverse Russ (or bump into Litza).
Collingwood – what is to hate?
July 15, 2014 by 26 Comments
Matt Watson asks why do so many people hate Collingwood and Eddie? Is it the stereotypes and hatred handed down from previous generations? Who would you rather play in a Grand Final?
A Ramble to Gil McLachlan
July 8, 2014 by 1 Comment
Matt Watson thinks that Gil is a silly German sausage. He also doesn’t have to stay up late on Friday nights anymore.
The curse is real?
July 1, 2014 by 5 Comments
Last Friday Matt Watson stated the case for curses in footy, revealing the undeniable link between his mate’s attendance in Brisbane and North Melbourne losing. We can’t say we weren’t warned [STRONG LANGUAGE WITHIN].
The curse is in town
June 27, 2014 by 10 Comments
Matt Watson states the case for superstitions and curses in footy. History says his mate’s attendance at the Gabba will doom his beloved Kangaroos. What’s a man to do?
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