A tough loss for the Tiger army to take. Paddy Grindlay watches the battle-hardened Dockers capitalise on opportunity when it presented itself in the dying seconds of Saturday’s clash.
Crio’s Q? – beating Collingwood (Round 17 – Western Bulldogs v Collingwood)
July 27, 2015 by 7 Comments
The Silver Anniversary of Stevie Kolyniuk’s famous goal against Collingwood and the Doggies’ win this weekend is the trigger for reminiscence on those happy “Pie-eating” memories. Indulge!
Round 16 – St Kilda v Richmond: Benevolence beams down on Etihad during the inaugural Maddie’s Match
July 27, 2015 by 2 Comments
Artist and wordsmith Jen Muirden with her take on Maddie’s Match.
Round 17 – Melbourne v St Kilda: Demons cast out, Saints be praised
July 27, 2015 by 2 Comments
Ken Haley was in that number in 1966 and he wants to be there when next the Saints go marching in. Here is his story of a cold and wet afternoon when two re-developing sides went at it. [Nice to have you on our page Ken – JTH]
Round 17 – Carlton v Hawthorn: The flipside of twenty years ago
July 26, 2015 by 2 Comments
Carlton versus Hawthorn; Alan Stewart recalls that over twenty years ago the margin was similar but the song sung at the end of the games was different.
Round 17 – Adelaide v Gold Coast: A Pillar of (Chicken) Salt
July 26, 2015 by 13 Comments
A Mickey classic as he samples Adelaide Oval’s culinary delights and the Crows for the first time post repatriation. Would you like chicken salt with that?
Round 17 – GWS v Geelong: They Call the Wind….*
July 26, 2015 by 2 Comments
GWS supporter Steve Duffy’s day ended in disappointment as he saw his Giants go down to the Cats, after he took the bus to the nation’s capital from Sydney.
Round 16 – Fremantle v Carlton: Back on track
July 25, 2015 by 1 Comment
Poppy Penny recounts last weekend’s Dockers’ win which righted the good ship Freo.
Round 17 – Preview: It’s Game Time!
July 24, 2015 by 3 Comments
Sal Ciardulli gives his tips for Round 17 and continues his discussion on how the game may need to be reduced in length.
Round 16 – Richmond v St. Kilda: All things good and bad
July 24, 2015 by 1 Comment
Attending the footy with his cousin gives Chris Daley cause to contemplate and celebrate the Riewoldt cousins on Maddie’s day. It also allows him to reflect on the “match day experience”.
Round 16 – Geelong v Western Bulldogs: Cats Close the Gap on Red Dogs
July 23, 2015 by 2 Comments
Burkie reviews some classic moments from the underrated cats vs dogs rivalry. He also traveled down highway for the latest installment. It was close, but well short of classic status.
Round 16 – Collingwood v West Coast Eagles: Haiku Bob – spark and sizzle
July 23, 2015 by 2 Comments
A lament over a torn calf and poor goal kicking accuracy has rarely been more eloquent
Round 16 – Fremantle v Carlton: Live (well, sort of)
July 23, 2015 by 2 Comments
Peter Fuller maintained a media blackout for long enough to watch his recorded Freo-Carlton fixture “live”.
Round 16 – St Kilda v Richmond: Maddie Riewoldt’s Vision and Love
July 23, 2015 by 1 Comment
Every St Kilda game is special to Yvette Wroby, but Sunday’s clash against the Tigers occupies a special place in her heart.
Round 16 – Adelaide v Port Adelaide: Two codes, one city and over 107,000 people.
July 23, 2015 by 1 Comment
Chris Michaels reflects on a couple of days that saw the Adelaide Oval packed for an emotional Showdown between the Crows and Power, as well as EPL giants Liverpool taking on Adelaide United in the world game.
The (Renovated) Statistical Premiership Window
July 23, 2015 by 18 Comments
The time-honoured Damien Little Premiership Window. So, who wins the flag? This is quite remarkable.
Round 16 – Gold Coast v Greater Western Sydney: Youth in abundance, talent in spades
July 22, 2015 by 1 Comment
The talent and dare of both the Suns, and Giants, is becoming a scary thought for other clubs writes Sean Mortell.
Round 16 – Fearless: Let’s face it: ANZ Stadium is nothing but a bad joke (and kudos to Brent Harvey).
July 22, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Fearless by name, Fearless by nature, our man gives Homebush a nice old whack and pays tribute to Brent Harvey on a well-deserved milestone
AFL Multicultural Round – A Multicultural Game For All To Share
July 22, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The AFL’s Multicultural round is once again upon us in the coming weeks. Having spent a significant period of his life in many different parts of Australia, Wesley Hull is uniquely placed to understand the significance of multiculturalism to both society and sport.
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