Fearless 2015; Finals Weeks 1 & 2: Sam, Snezana & Lana – it’s all too much!

September 22, 2015 by 1 Comment

Fearless reckons Brad Scott got it right in Round 23 (“Regardless of how the Roos go against the Eagles, Scott’s policy has been proven to be smart”). And he sums up AFL Finals Weeks 1 and 2.

Finals Week 1 – Western Bulldogs v Adelaide: Don’t Dream It’s Over

September 16, 2015 by 4 Comments

Kerrie Soraghan reaches into her reserves of “defensive pessimism” as she reflects on the ending to the Bulldogs’ 2015 campaign. Resilience and hope.

Finals Week 1 – Western Bulldogs v Adelaide: Dog Day Evening

September 15, 2015 by 16 Comments

Dips knows “football as it should be played” when he sees it. It’s a game that sparks spontaneous eruptions of noise. It’s a game that crackles with the possibilities of David Campese, of Keyser Söze, of Dirk Diggler, of Mohammed Ali…

Finals Week 1 – Western Bulldogs v Adelaide: Would Marsh and Lillee Have Backed That?

September 14, 2015 by 101 Comments

Malcolm “Rulebook” Ashwood is back with his analysis of his beloved Crows win over the Western Bulldogs in the thrilling final at the ‘G. Who robbed the train Eddie? (one of Rulebook’s very best lines)

Finals Week 1 – Western Bulldogs v Adelaide Crows: Disco-Tex and His Sex-O-Lettes

September 14, 2015 by 15 Comments

Leadership isn’t necessarily about the big mark, the inspirational goal or a swag of possessions. Taylor Walker’s ‘unfussy beauty’ and selflessness is to be equally admired says Mickey Randall.

Finals Week 1 – Western Bulldogs v Adelaide: Mocking Birds

September 14, 2015 by 12 Comments

With his Bulldogs out of the 2015 premiership hunt at the hands of an old nemesis, Neil Anderson finds solace in the wisdom of Atticus Finch after the final siren. “They can shoot all the blue-jays they want but remember it is a sin to kill a mocking-bird…”

Finals Week 1 – Western Bulldogs v Adelaide Crows: Respect is earned, not just given

September 14, 2015 by 10 Comments

If you ever need to illustrate the difference between home and away footy versus finals footy, sit someone down with a tape of this game. Outside of a Grand Final, It doesn’t get much faster and hotter than this one did on Saturday night. The Bulldogs are left to wonder what might have been after not being able to convert, while the Crows continue to achieve well beyond what few considered possible after that Friday morning in July.

Finals Week 1 – Western Bulldogs v Adelaide: Heartbreak in September (Again)

September 14, 2015 by 5 Comments

Nick the Stats Guy reports on a shattering finals loss for Dogs fans.