Before the game even begins my dad manages to drown my hopes. Pendles had just kicked his first when dad walked in shook his head and let out a defeated sigh. Because of channel seven the game isn’t shown live. I REFUSE to check the scores or listen on the radio because I need to [Read more]
Saints Steal the Points in the Big Let-down
May 2, 2010 by 6 Comments
Once again a long week is over, and a weekend of pulsating footy has finally arrived. What can get more pulsating than the Preliminary Final rematch from 2009? I thought this match could of, maybe it did, but in my eyes, it failed. Big time. The contest started and Daniel Giansiracusa snapped the first goal [Read more]
Round and Round They Go. Where They Stop, Nobody Knows.
May 1, 2010 by 9 Comments
Those lucky enough to attend the Almanac lunch on Friday afternoon were entertained by the many reminiscences of 1960 Brownlow Medallist John Schultz. The very gentlemanly Mr Schultz spoke at length about John Kennedy’s famous “Commandoes” of 1961, who set new standards for the day in fitness and endurance. This team was famous for putting [Read more]
Cuba provides early omen for the Saints’ night.
April 29, 2010 by Leave a Comment
By David Downer Ancient Chinese military general Sun Tzu once remarked: “choose your battles wisely”. Indeed mate. When supporters size up the fixture release in October, there is a general pecking order of matches to consider as “interstate dirty weekend away” material. Who is most worthy of your hard-earned $39 discounted Tiger/Virgin/Jetstar fare? Not high [Read more]
Almanac Rugby League – Anzac Day: From Reservoir to the ‘G’, to the eye of the Storm
April 29, 2010 by 2 Comments
The national anthem brings the dawn service at the Reservoir cenotaph to a close and a greying man wrapped in black and white trumpets, Carna Pies! Some giggle into their winter coats while a few women puff on heartstarters. Children hang from parents’ arms. A craggy digger approaches another standing at the rear of the [Read more]
Round 5: Fremantle v Richmond – Defeat’s not as bad from home
April 29, 2010 by 1 Comment
It’s looking like another grim football season for the Allan household. I decide this as my “other” side of the family watch their under performing Hawks remarkably lose to the predicted cellar dwellars North Melbourne. I can’t help but think back to 2008, when the season ended with my Tigers, finishing just outside the eight, [Read more]
Dees Fans Sing a Saturday Night Song
April 28, 2010 by 15 Comments
It seemed like an eternity since the Demons had played a night game at the MCG. In actual fact, it was Round 19, 2008, and I wasn’t even there. But I was there tonight for the game between my rampant Demons and an undefeated Brisbane side. As I walked down to the Olympic Stand pocket [Read more]
The Real Round 5 Ladder?
April 28, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Following a discussion with a Swans supporter about their dream run to get them to the top after round 5, I felt the need to try and justify my position……. Consequently, please find below the real ladder after Round 5. One that perhaps offers a bit more perspective on a team’s performance to date. The [Read more]
FPS: ANZAC XVI Pies surge to equal top!
April 28, 2010 by Leave a Comment
By Mark O’Connell The 16th annual clash between Colingwood and Essendon was, as always, eagerly anticipated. Unfortunately we had to again put up with the annual whingeing about the right of these two teams to have this fixture. Let me re-print something from a previous ANZAC day report Anzac day, as a commemoration of those [Read more]
A well-rounded holiday
April 27, 2010 by 1 Comment
26 April – the day after ANZAC Day. Which means it is a public holiday as Victoria has adopted the national policy of a day in lieu of the Sunday. Good idea if you are an employee. My actual ANZAC Day was spent at the MCG seeing the Pies dominate the Bombers, so the extra [Read more]
Blues take advantage of fluctuating circumstance
April 27, 2010 by 1 Comment
Isn’t it interesting how the sporting landscape can change so immensely in the space of just 7 days? It had been an enjoyable week on a personal level as I completed my Work Experience at Channel 10 and felt thrilled as I took a glimpse at the professional work involved in the fascinating medium of [Read more]
Speed kills: Blues run and run while the Cats plod
April 26, 2010 by 6 Comments
Sometimes, the more we think we know, the less we really know. Week after week, we study form, history, maybe even tea leaves, and boldly predict the unknowable. It’s called, amongst other things, footy tipping. Many even venture to wager. Others prognosticate. Aren’t humans amusing? This week’s games looked pretty straight forward. Well, we all [Read more]
THE TIGERS IN UNACCUSTOMED TERRITORY
April 26, 2010 by Leave a Comment
The Tigers are in unaccustomed territory. A big Anzac day clash on the Sunday night with the focus of an entire state upon the match. As for Fremantle, perhaps it is fitting. After all, Western Australians from the tenth battalion were among the first ashore on that tumultuous morning back in 1915. The Dockers are [Read more]
North triumph in Tassie
April 26, 2010 by 25 Comments
I wasn’t feeling too good about this game at all. North hadn’t beaten Hawthorn since Round 13, 2008, and the last time these two sides played at Aurora Stadium, the Roos had a three goal buffer going into the last term in freezing conditions, only for Luke Hodge and Lance Franklin to steal the four [Read more]
Off-field consolations must suffice on a bad day for Bombers.
April 26, 2010 by Leave a Comment
It was a tough day at the “G” on Anzac Day. Not the company I was with of course, it’s the Annual Father /Son Bonding Day and we always get together for a pre match beer and chat about the season so far. I admitted i wasn’t feeling to confident but thought if the Dons [Read more]
Pies play Last Post for Bombers
April 26, 2010 by 22 Comments
It’s ANZAC Day. The day we proudly remember our fallen heroes, above any other days, and feel grateful for the sacrifices they made for Australia, also the day that Collingwood and Essendon play on, its tradition. But with recent debate over who should play on the MCG on ANZAC Day, I believe that the Pies [Read more]
A week is a long time for the Saints.
April 26, 2010 by Leave a Comment
I have a confession to make. I’m an addict. A Supercoach addict. It didn’t take me long to be swayed by the internet phenomenon, and with the season beginning in Supercoach, I’m getting quite competitive with my team. But every week, one decision needs to be made. A very hard decision. Who will I make [Read more]
Pies show ANZAC spirit while Bombers..just don’t
April 25, 2010 by 11 Comments
The Anzac match between my Magpies and the Bombers is one of the most important clashes on the footy fixture. On occasion when I’m out shopping I’ll see a young man dressed in military attire and when I do my mouth goes dry and I get goose bumps. I still can’t understand the bravery of [Read more]
Bullying the Bullies: Geelong vs. Hawthorn
April 25, 2010 by Leave a Comment
I’ve lived in more than a dozen different suburbs on the south side of Melbourne and caught the train to the footy from all of them, but had never experienced a Geelong Hawthorn game travelling on the Glen Waverley line. It is like the reverse of Geelong station at midday on a Saturday with the [Read more]
Dees bring it home, while I’m stuck at home!
April 24, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Siren! We are now 2-2, what a win! And by so many points! Blood is pumping through the red and blue veins again! We are no longer a “worthless” team! I must be dreaming! And we were so close to winning against Collingwood! Those were thoughts that flooded through my head after and during the [Read more]
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