You have to feel sorry for North Melbourne fans after tonight’s game at Etihad Stadium. You have to feel sorry for Brent Harvey, who played the worst game of his long career and was reported for a tripping incident, which wasn’t caught on camera. As for me, I was just delighted to have observed another [Read more]
North in need of a higher power.
April 4, 2010 by 9 Comments
Well, what can I say? Only one thing needs to be said really. St Kilda dominated, and North Melbourne were insipid. Do I really need to relive the pain of this match by writing up a report? I had to sit through it all, so I might as well. After spending the day listening to [Read more]
Brown’s Lions Record a Sterling Victory over the Gallant Blues
April 2, 2010 by 2 Comments
AFL Round 2- Brisbane v Carlton To be perfectly honest I didn’t have any knowledge of what to expect from the Blues on this Easter Thursday night. Much anticipation has been directed towards this match over the past 6 months with a fiery, physical contest expected although most experts are tipping a Brisbane victory. To [Read more]
AFL Round 2 – Brisbane v Carlton: Lions win leaves unanswered questions
April 2, 2010 by 4 Comments
by Josh Barnstable This was the day to mark on your calendar. Brendan Fevola running out on the Gabba turf against his former side for the first time, and Lachie Henderson returning to Queensland, pitted against his old teammates. It was a day to look forward to for many people, but myself and my family [Read more]
Brown drags Lions past wasteful Blues
April 2, 2010 by 3 Comments
Round 2: Brisbane v Carlton Theories, opinions and conventional wisdoms: footy is awash with them, this game more than most in its anticipation. Ever since Carlton offloaded Brendon Fevola to Brisbane, consensus thinking on these teams has the Lions vaulting into top 4 contention, whilst the Blues were expected to struggle up forward and face [Read more]
Round 1 – Ess v Geel: the wait is over.
April 2, 2010 by 2 Comments
When I was a kid in Shepparton, I remember that long, long wait for footy to start. Cricket had finished and the linseed oil was put away, and the sports pages were filled with footy again. I remember the first Saturday morning of the season when I was about seven years old. Getting up and [Read more]
AFL Round 2: Brisbane too strong for the Blues
April 2, 2010 by 1 Comment
by Jeffrey Paterson After waking up at 8:00am, going to work at 9:30am until 4:00pm and footy training where I did dismally due to shin splints, I finally get home at 7:40pm. Enough time to shower and eat tea before the big match. Carlton v Brisbane, Henderson up against his old team Brisbane and of course [Read more]
AFL Round 1 – Sydney v St Kilda: The Swans offer hope!
March 31, 2010 by Leave a Comment
by Kieran Croker “There’s always next year”. That’s what my Dad used to say. And growing up a South Melbourne supporter in the 60’s, the hope of the next footy season was what you held onto. That and perhaps a glimpse of seeing Bobby Skilton play. In those days as kids we were only ever [Read more]
AFL Round 1 – Port Adelaide v North Melbourne: Kangaroos on the right path
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By Andrew Starkie 12.40pm, Sunday, March 28 AAMI Stadium I’m at the Rose Hotel, Fitzroy. The magnificent 1899 Fitzroy team photo hangs on the wall while a few regulars sit at the bar. I’m chatting to Sean, a fellow Roo, who I often see at games and exchange a ‘G’day’ with. We shared a [Read more]
Round 1: Same old story for Tigers v Blues
March 31, 2010 by 5 Comments
What a difference a year makes. 12 months ago I went to the opening match expecting a Richmond victory that would lead us to a finals berth with nothing but big things ahead. This year all I’m hoping is that Richmond are competitive. The spiralling downfall that was ‘Richmond ’09 has left me no hope [Read more]
AFL Round 1 – Sydney v St Kilda: Swans lose the toss again
March 30, 2010 by Leave a Comment
by Neil Jackson As a devoted Swans supporter of 14 years, I was so excited about this Round 1 clash. Sydney had had its best preseason since 1856. Then there was the appearance of no less than 6 new recruits on board, (Bradshaw, Mumford, Seaby, Kennedy, McGlynn and Jetta), plus the return of the prodigal [Read more]
AFL Round 1 – Fremantle v Adelaide: Are these the Dockers’ true colours?
March 30, 2010 by 2 Comments
by Josh Barnstable After a slightly uneventful day which saw Port Adelaide withstand a fast-finishing North Melbourne outfit by 14 points and Collingwood surprising everyone, dominating the Bulldogs to win by 36 points. I was feeling a bit down after the Roos lost to the Power, but I looked forward to the prospect of a [Read more]
AFL Round 1 – Richmond v Carlton: Tiger fans need patience of a Saint
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By Steve Healy You could argue that footy never went anywhere, with all the media fuss over the off-season. There were old replays on the new Channel 7 Two; there was many a conversation between me and friends about our great game. I watched many a tape, had many a kick to kick and followed [Read more]
A Pie feast on several levels
March 30, 2010 by 2 Comments
The pre-season has brought many good things to Collingwood and the Western Bulldogs. For the Pies the acquisition of Jolly and Ball will give further grunt and skill to an already accomplished midfield. For the Dogs the NAB Cup gave them some long-awaited silverware, while the recruitment of Barry Hall was an inspired choice. On [Read more]
Dons improving, but Cats too good.
March 30, 2010 by 4 Comments
ESSENDON V GEELONG MCG MARCH 25 There wouldn’t be too many people who could imagine what the name of George Goninon could mean to our family. Up until he came to Essendon in 1948, Geelong was the only club that we thought was “different ” in the VFL. We had absolutely no love for any [Read more]
Pies triumph on a day of firsts
March 30, 2010 by 3 Comments
It has been 197 days since I’ve experienced the warm inner glow and sweet sweet taste of a Pies’ victory and it feels as good as I remember it. As Foreigner sang all those years ago “It feels like the first time, it feels like the very first time.” Speaking of first times, a Round 1 [Read more]
Round 1: Richmond v Carlton
March 30, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Round 1 of 2010 and Richmond are playing Carltonand i thought we would get the results and for the first time in round 1 in a long time that there’s no Richo heart break and maybe a few tears fly round the M.C.G as the champs says farrwell for the last time perhaps this might lift the Tigers to win [Read more]
Round 1 – Richmond vs Carlton: Hard work ahead for Hardwick
March 29, 2010 by 13 Comments
by Adam Bulman “I can’t wait until Adam gets here,” said my Maths teacher, sauntering into the classroom wearing a Carlton polo shirt and a smug grin. A few people muttered “He’s there.” As the teacher finally noticed my presence, I spoke up, feigning a confidence I did not feel. “Looking forward to tomorrow night [Read more]
Round 1: What should a good Geelong fan think?
March 29, 2010 by 4 Comments
by Daniel Paproth Being a Geelong supporter over the past few years has been a good ride, and I have ranged from being a hopeful fan (2007) to slightly overconfident (2008) to worried-but-quietly-assured (2009). In 2010 nearly every man and his dog has tipped the Cats to begin that inevitable slide, at the same time [Read more]
Round 1 – Hawthorn v Melbourne: Just glad it’s footy season
March 28, 2010 by 7 Comments
By Steve Healy Some people don’t like footy. Other people do, but only to the extent of watching the odd game on TV and going to the odd game every season. There are some passionate ones, who know their stuff most of the time but are wondering who this new number 41 is running out [Read more]
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