AFL Grand Final: Daydream Island

Matt Quartermaine watches the Grand Final in Queensland, but his mind is on weightier matters. He coins a wonderful new term “insinserendipity” that is a lock for the next Macquarie Dictionary.

A moment of clarity

Matt Quartermaine found Channel 7’s insightful panel show so fascinating last night that he is sharing a transcript of the program to enlighten readers, especially beleaguered Bombers supporters.

Ashes: The Mini-Series

News has come through that Hollywood is making a mini-series of the Ashes. The production has been plagued by script problems, but Matt Quartermaine’s spies in the Land of Make Believe have let him in on the casting.

AFL Round 13 – Hawthorn v West Coast: Another case for secession

Matt Quartermaine meets old mates across from WA at Ethical (damn predictive text) Stadium. If only the Eagles bought their ducking game they may have stolen the points.

AFL Round 10 – West Coast v Richmond: The end of TV as we know it

Matt Quartermaine doesn’t have pay TV, hates shows that are about hard work, and wonders what happened to the Eagles on Monday night.

One Phrase At A Time

Football players and coaches are being coached on and off the field to within an inch of their lives. Their language used to be colourful, but the only colour in football these days is in the jumpers. Media training off the field is killing spontaneity and the thrill of seeing a footballer mangle players on [Read more]