AFL Qualifying Final – Hawthorn v Geelong: #woohooandaboutbloodytime

September 12, 2014 by 8 Comments

Rick Kane curses the curse that was Jeff Kennett, and then (rashly?) goes on to wave the “Mission Accomplished” banner after his Hawks beat their ancient nemesis Geelong in the Qualifying Final.

AFL Qualifying Final – Hawthorn v Geelong: It’s not over yet

September 12, 2014 by 18 Comments

Hawthorn register a reasonable win as the bumbling Cats miss early opportunities.

We can win this.

AFL Finals- Week 1 Review: The End of The Kennett Curse, Wharfies and Tom Jones

September 10, 2014 by 2 Comments

Earl O’Neill covers the 4 games of the first week of the finals, admiring the work of a star Swan, two long haired gun young forwards and and a singer with a voice of gold.

AFL Finals: WHO. IS. ARE. AM. I. YOU. THAT?

September 9, 2014 by Leave a Comment

‘Who are you?’ Gregor Lewis asks of the teams in the finals. And if they don’t know the answer, they’re playing catch-up footy too late.

AFL Finals – Week 1 Review: Good footy

September 9, 2014 by 4 Comments

JTH enjoyed a weekend where footy was the winner and Port Adelaide took over as the team who play the game as it should be played.

AFL Qualifying Final – Hawthorn v Geelong: Ghost of a Mission Accomplished

September 9, 2014 by 2 Comments

Mick Gwyther denies that the woollen beanie is only for the crazy, except when his Hawks are well clear of Geelong in the final quarter of a final.

First Elimination Final: Reflections of a Tiger Tragic

September 4, 2014 by 1 Comment

Tiger nut Paul McEvey sets the scene, channelling the collective sensibility of the Tiger faithful, and wonders what is going to happen on Sunday.