AFL Round 1 – Carlton v Richmond: Europhia, Nerves and Ty Vickery

Two quick goals to Betts and dad calls it: We’ve already lost. Luckily Paddy and his brother stick fast.

AFL Round 1 – Carlton v Richmond: Tigers in spite of themselves

Round one is the round of hope, where every team begins with a clean slate and all lies ahead. This is the theory. In reality, no club enters any given season unencumbered by the baggage of what preceded.

AFL Round 1 – Carlton vs Richmond: No Mas.

A few seasons ago I made the snide remark that I didn’t feel the season properly underway until the ritual slaughter of the Tigers was complete.

Sunderland, Carlton and the drive to succeed

Pete Fuller has a keen eye. Here he asks whether the fortunes of two of his teams invite us to contemplate what generates success in contemporary top-level sport.

AFL Round 1 – Carlton vs Richmond: Sensory overload

Richmond fan Sam Steele wonders what Thursday nights result signifies for each team. He’s not sure.

AFL Round 1 – Carlton vs Richmond: The Real Thing

John Green agrees with fellow Richmond supporter Russell Morris – Richmond are, indeed, the Real Thing.

AFL Round 1 – Carlton vs Richmond: Footy, a religion. A play in 4 acts

Carlton fan Barb Smith has a confession to make after Thursday night’s drama.

AFL Round 1 – Carlton v Richmond: How to have a heart attack

Cheryl Critchley will take any win, especially one over Carlton in the opening round.

AFL Round 1 – Carlton v Richmond: The Tiges may no longer be good for football.

  The Tigers, once so good for football, must take a good, hard look at themselves. What they did last night in front of 80,000 fans at the MCG was, frankly, irresponsible. Had they actually lost the match, after leading by 40-odd points, they would have continued to be the force in footy they have [Read more]