I’ve noticed that Collingwood like to put us supporters through a bit of a heart attack before winning a game. Unlike the cool, swift Geelong that once had the sandwich eating coach and the supporters with their feet up, ready to relax with a win by the end of the second term, my boys seem […]
John Kingsmill’s Footy Diary
May 26, 2012 by 2 Comments
ROUND NINE Friday night Geelong had to win tonight and they did. But they made such a sluggish task of it. The Dogs are no force this year; they’re no easybeats. They’re not shirking. But they’re skinny up forward. They’re one tower short in their castle. Each goal they kick demands a sacrifice from the […]
AFL – Round 9 Preview
May 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Western Bulldogs v Geelong When and Where: Friday 25th of May, 2012 @ Etihad Stadium Who would have thought coming into this game that Geelong would be outside the top 8 and being questioned about their hunger this season. At the start of the season Geelong fans would have looked at this fixture and rolled […]
Two Eagles fans discuss the footy
May 25, 2012 by 13 Comments
By Pete Cruttenden Two Eagles fans, Barnie and Berney, discuss the footy. Barnie: Good win over the Blues Bern! Berney: Yeah, did a number on the little smert-erses. Merk Marphy and Jeff Gerlett were sters for them, but it was our thard-quarter barst that won it. Barnie: Derling kicked a bag. And laid tharteen tackles. […]
Are the planets realigning?
May 25, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Greetings All, Another week goes by and it becomes clearer that the world of football maybe spinning on another axis. The dominance of the interstate clubs is one thing, but on the other football front the Hammers are back in the EPL. Now where to get enough cash to spend more than Manchester City? A […]
Round 9 – Adelaide v Collingwood Preview
May 25, 2012 by 1 Comment
When: Saturday 26th May, 2012 – 7:40PM Where: AAMI Stadium Last week Adelaide managed to pull off a shock win against a Carlton team who had been touted as premiership contenders and have also been favourites for the majority of the season so far. Patrick Dangerfield once again stood up for the Crows, showing his […]
John Kingsmill’s Footy Diary: Round 9 preview
May 24, 2012 by 3 Comments
ROUND NINE – preview My wavering nerve In Adelaide’s rugged May, I’ve tipped the Crows to lose against Sydney, Geelong and Carlton. It’s been a successful ploy: I’ve lost my tips but we’ve won the games! That’s been small fish for such joy but I’ve become reluctant to change my bait. OK, this week I’m […]
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