Rick Kane accepts that two of his Hawks crossed the line last week. We are quick to judge, but how do these incidents sit with the contradiction that in our dark hearts, we don’t mind players going the biffo.
AFL Round 2 – Essendon v Hawthorn: Pipped
April 15, 2015 by 29 Comments
A classic in the Almanac style of footy being a way into writing about the things that most matter. Here Trucker Slim, in writing about Essendon v Hawthorn from a Greek Easter celebration, remembers his father. Beautiful piece.
“With a warm hand on my shoulder he taught me how to kick and mark
But the dearest truth he taught me was the depth of love that’s in a laugh”.
“this moment is the only thing you have”
” Family, community and the maintenance of a spirit built from the blood, sweat and tears of decent people and deep meaning.”
Round 1 – Hawthorn v Geelong: Rust?
April 8, 2015 by 13 Comments
The sense of awe and wonder have not abandoned R. Kane. In fact, he clasps them to his Hawthorn bosom, like children. [The bastard – JTH]
If Footy Teams Were Bands… or Something Like That
April 2, 2015 by 14 Comments
Put aside the pre-Easter stresses, relax and match wits against the leviathan musical intellect that is Trucker Slim: If AFL teams were bands. Brilliant!
My 12 Favourite Songs of 2014
January 13, 2015 by 6 Comments
Rick Kane takes the time to list his 12 best songs of 2014. Note: Lots of country AND some western.
The Top 10 Hawks Games of 2014
January 8, 2015 by 12 Comments
It’s been a big year for Hawks fans. Asking Rick Kane to nominate the best ten performances of his beloved Hawthorn in 2014 was a massive ask, but he appears to have done it. [Now with added KAPOW’s! – Ed]
AFL Round 20 – St.Kilda v Hawthorn: A game of little mo(ve)ment
August 15, 2013 by 4 Comments
This was a game of little moment. The Hawks had a 37 point lead at half time and at the final siren had stretched it to 46 points. A good solid win for sure but it left Rick Kane wondering why the real Hawks didn’t show.
Money
July 24, 2013 by 12 Comments
There are things money can’t buy, writes Rick Kane, but will Buddy realise this before it’s too late?
An Open letter to Betfair about its ad, Power to the Punter
June 28, 2013 by 17 Comments
Betfair says it represents all punters – men and women. Rick Kane says its recent advertising suggests otherwise.
Yabba (from the cheap seats), part 3: Spiritual leaders, give me a break
June 14, 2013 by 3 Comments
Yabba’s back, once again calling a spade a bloody shovel. Mind you, he has a point (or four).
One Eyed
April 30, 2013 by 4 Comments
Rick Kane was literally a one-eyed Hawks fan. Now he’s seen the light.
Springsteen’s pen: Kaney’s attempt at a Crio type question
April 4, 2013 by 20 Comments
Rick Kane, inspired by his audience with Bruce Springsteen, asks for your favourite opening line of the great man’s songs, as well as reflections from his recent tour if you attended.
Melbourne’s demons trouble me deeply
November 5, 2012 by 9 Comments
We first published this piece by Rick Kane on July 20, 2009, when the media were of the view that Melbourne should tank. He agreed with Caroline Wilson, one of the sole dissenters, who said: Winning is the paramount reason for being for a footy club.
The Axis of Enlightenment
April 12, 2012 by 10 Comments
By Rick Kane Somewhere between these three points lies the truth. Late last week, Crawf, writing for the little paper, (Victorian reference) argued that in the upcoming Easter Monday game between dreaded rivals, Hawthorn and Geelong, the Hawks would prevail. He finished his well balanced essay exclaiming that if the Hawks couldn’t beat the Cats [Read more]
Bring on your wrecking ball
February 29, 2012 by 10 Comments
by Rick Kane I received a text from my sister’s daughter’s husband or as I like to call him, Glenn. They live up in the dry dusty heat of Port Headland. This is what he said. “How’s life in the big V? Wish I was there right now. I bet Melbourne is getting that [Read more]
Talkin’ Hawks Blitzin Blues Blues
August 21, 2011 by 7 Comments
“Somebody said they saw me Swinging the world by the tail Bouncing over a white cloud. Killing the Blues” John Prine The night, the game is still a blur to me, such was the anticipation leading up to the first bounce. By the time the game got under way I was all over the shop. [Read more]
Where Buddy and I part ways
August 13, 2011 by 9 Comments
I would love to have a cool one word nickname that everybody knew me by. Hi, I’m Tiger, g’day, I’m Chappy. Immediately identified. Not merely in name but in character. I love how one word can so simply capture the essence of the individual. That’s neat. So descriptive, familiar, as if we’ve known each other [Read more]
Thank You Hawthorn
July 21, 2011 by 7 Comments
I was not a fan of the AFL rule change prohibiting the deliberate rushed behind. Not a fan at all. If I was in the front bar of Cramers in Preston I’d go so far as to exclaim to no-one in particular that it’s akin to social engineering as far as I’m concerned. It’s a [Read more]
Heartaches by the Number
June 14, 2011 by 29 Comments
by Rick Kane On Saturday night I caught a train home from the MCG feeling lost and despondent. I knew what the Hawks could have done better. I know that the Hawks can take it right up to the Cats. I know a free kick when I see one. And boy, I know [Read more]
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