Big Ifs and Other Dreams

August 1, 2013 by 1 Comment

Sydney, Geelong and Hawthorn are the triumvirate that the premiership seems destined to come from. Ordinarily there is folly in accepting that hypothesis this far out from finals action…but this season feels bereft of challengers to the trinity.

AFL Round 18 – Geelong v St.Kilda: Kardinia Park – A bridge too far

July 31, 2013 by 7 Comments

Scott Rankin was thrilled – his Saints were playing at Kardinia Park. He had seen them win at every suburban ground except Geelong. The scene was set, all the Saints had to do was bring their best….

AFL Round 18 – Geelong v St.Kilda: Dear God, I think Podsiadly has you covered

July 30, 2013 by 3 Comments

Saturday night’s game bought back many memories for Stephen Cooke – Barry Mitchell’s mute friend, the 2009 Grand Final, and Gary Ablett’s towering mark from 1989.