NAB Challenge | Richmond v Port Adelaide: Consequences

Rulebook has a different view from Yoshi on the NAB Challenge kerfuffle the other night. And for once something at Richmond is not Troy Chaplin’s fault

Life and what’s really important

Malcolm Ashwood (Rulebook) provides perspective in our sporting priorities.

Test cricket in crisis?

Test cricket is in crisis argues Rulebook Ashwood. Is it? Add your thoughts?

Finals Week 2 – Hawthorn v Adelaide: Crows slaughtered by Hawks

Friday’s Hawthorn v Adelaide game has caused Rulebook to think deeply. He brings tactical insight here, along with a word about Patrick Dangerfield [and still manages to give Richmond a whack – Ed].

Finals Week 1 – Western Bulldogs v Adelaide: Would Marsh and Lillee Have Backed That?

Malcolm “Rulebook” Ashwood is back with his analysis of his beloved Crows win over the Western Bulldogs in the thrilling final at the ‘G. Who robbed the train Eddie? (one of Rulebook’s very best lines)

Round 22 – Adelaide v West Coast Eagles: All Played Well

They’re in! With Geelong knocked out of the finals race on Friday evening, there was an extra spring in the step of Crows fans as they headed to Adelaide Oval on Sunday afternoon. No one though, could have predicted the onslaught Adelaide would unleash on the second-placed Eagles in that opening quarter. Rulebook has more…

Round 21 – Adelaide v Brisbane: Tex Walker wins a cliffhanger

Union organiser, raffle ticket seller and general umpire about town, Rulebook finds a close match amidst the Crows’ 87 point taming of the Lions

Round 20 – Essendon v Adelaide: A Bradman win at Etihad by the Crows

Blacks, Greys and the Bombers are blue. Rulebook covers the Crows’ biggest ever win in Melbourne and imparts a couple of blows to the AFL and everyone’s favourite coach while he’s at it.

Round 19 – Adelaide v Richmond: Tiger Taming

The Blacks, raffle tickets, a Crows win and a crack at Troy Chaplin – the essential ingredients for a ‘Rulebook’ write-up as the Crows tame the Tigers by 100 points off the scoreboard and 36 points on it

Round 17 – Adelaide Crows v Gold Coast Suns: Adelaide one day, Surry Hills the next

The resilient and courageous Adelaide Crows get the job done against the Suns at the Adelaide Oval in style. Rulebook then heads off to Sin City for the Adelaide Uni Greys and Footy Almanac Sydney lunch, where The Harcourts and the ‘Mopsy’ Fraser Cup’s Earl O’Neill have our man entertained in fine style.

SANFL Round 10- Sturt v Norwood: Ferreira is a Ferrari

Norwood fan Malcolm “Rulebook” Ashwood witnesses the debut of a young excitement machine in the Redlegs win over Sturt.

SANFL: Legs reunion, win and the mayor in a perfect day

Rulebook has an 80s reunion of the junior Norwood Redlegs as the current Redlegs have a win against West Adelaide.

Round 10 – Carlton v Adelaide: Some Sombre Reflections

Rulebook is in a reflective mood as he watched his Crows have a win against a gallant Blues side.

SANFL: Rulebook’s Redlegs v The Cock-a-doodle-dos

Rulebook previews the big game between the Legs and the Roosters.

Round 7 – Adelaide v St Kilda: Betts Bargain Basement Buy

Adelaide find themselves back on the winners list after a comprehensive defeat of St Kilda at the Adelaide Oval. A sickening head clash which sees St Kilda’s inspirational Nick Riewoldt taken to hospital, and an emotional send off for Brent Reilly puts the game in perspective for Rulebook Ashwood.

SANFL – Norwood v South Adelaide: Rulebook’s Redleg Report

Malcolm ‘Rulebook’ Ashwood offers his predictably sound footy and umpiring advice on the SANFL. He steps into more dangerous territory with some fashion and music advice.

Round 6- Gold Coast v Adelaide: No Sun, No Alcohol But Crows Shine

Malcolm “Rulebook” Ashwood, in between doing a hospital run for the Adelaide University FC and meeting The Avenging Eagle (and PB), found time to cover the Crows win over the Suns.

SANFL round 6 preview: Norwood V Adelaide

The Adelaide Crows’ SANFL team and lighting don’t seem to mix. All things being equal though, The Redlegs and the Crows (should) meet under lights this weekend to get the SANFL’s multi-cultural round off to a fly and Rulebook shares this preview of the clash at The Parade.

One-Eyed Footy Fans: Bushy, the Lunatic Tiger

The One-Eyed footy follower. We all know someone who believes – no matter all evidence to the contrary – that THIS is his or her teams’ year. Rulebook gets the ball rolling with this warm about his Tiger-loving mate ‘Bushy’.

AFL Round 3 – Adelaide v Melbourne: Dees make Crows earn it

Malcolm ‘Rulebook’ Ashwood analyses a workmanlike performance from his Adelaide Crows that gets them home over an improving Melbourne Demons.